St. Louis Portfolio

This primary bathroom remodel transformed a cramped, outdated space into a calm and sophisticated retreat inspired by modern spa design. With its soft gray palette, natural light, and striking Italian marble, the finished bathroom feels bright, timeless, and intentionally designed for relaxation.

This bathroom remodel was designed to bring warmth, comfort, and improved functionality to a country home while maintaining a timeless aesthetic that feels relaxed and inviting.

This full apartment renovation in Clayton, Missouri transformed a dated high-rise condo into a sophisticated modern living space designed for comfort, functionality, and contemporary city living.

As the Irvines prepared for retirement, they wanted to create a primary bathroom that felt calm, luxurious, and restorative — a space where they could comfortably begin and end each day in a spa-like environment.

The kitchen may be the hardest-working room in a home, but the mudroom often comes in a close second. This renovation project transformed both spaces, dramatically improving the flow, functionality, and overall feel of the home through a combination of thoughtful structural changes and carefully selected design updates.

The homeowners of this Wildwood residence wanted to transform their atrium and fireplace into a warm, inviting focal point that better reflected their personal style and complemented the rest of the home.

When homeowner Nick Mantia approached Aptitude Design and Build about remodeling his previously unfinished basement, the goal was to create a modern, welcoming space that felt fully integrated with the rest of the family’s home.

When the Holt family decided to finish the large unfinished basement in their Wildwood, Missouri home, they quickly realized that finding the right contractor for a project of that scale was not an easy process.

Not every bathroom remodeling challenge comes from a lack of space. In this St. Albans bathroom renovation, the homeowners had the opposite problem — a large primary bathroom with an inefficient layout that left much of the square footage feeling awkward and underutilized.

This renovation project was a collaborative and highly detailed remodel completed for homeowner and architect Jeff Hyatt. Because the family came into the project with a strong vision for the home, Aptitude Design and Build was able to work closely with them to thoughtfully execute the design ideas while helping coordinate the construction and renovation process across multiple areas of the home.

Aptitude Design and Build recently completed a custom basement and home office remodel for the White family, transforming the lower level of the home into a highly functional retreat centered around relaxation, wellness, entertainment, and everyday living.

The Reed family partnered with Aptitude Design and Build to transform their unfinished basement into a fully customized entertainment and gathering space while also making targeted updates to the kitchen.

When Aptitude Design & Build first met with these homeowners, their fairly new home included an unfinished basement with significant untapped potential. Because the space was unfinished, the project gave the design team the opportunity to fully build out the lower level from scratch and create a basement tailored specifically to the family’s lifestyle.

The Moore family partnered with Aptitude Design and Build to create a basement remodel that would serve two important purposes: provide a comfortable living space for an aging parent moving into the home and create a highly functional entertainment area designed for hosting family and friends.

The centerpiece of this basement remodeling project was the creation of a state-of-the-art golf simulator designed specifically for a father and son who are both passionate golfers. The homeowners wanted a dedicated space where they could practice year-round while also creating a basement built for entertaining, relaxing, and spending time together as a family.

A basement can become one of the most enjoyable and versatile spaces in a home — but only when the design is thoughtful from the start.

In this luxury bathroom remodeling project, Aptitude Design and Build transformed an awkward and disconnected layout into a sophisticated, spa-inspired retreat designed for both comfort and everyday functionality.

One of the biggest challenges in this bathroom remodeling project was creating a greater sense of openness and significantly more storage while working within a limited existing footprint.

Many homes have a front room that is underused — often intended as a formal sitting room or secondary living space. For this project, Aptitude Design and Build transformed that room into a dedicated home office designed to better support the way the homeowners live and work today.

Remodeling a high-rise condo presents a very different set of challenges than a traditional residential renovation. From coordinating elevator access and delivery schedules to minimizing disruption for neighboring residents, these projects require careful planning, communication, and precision throughout every stage of construction.

This Brentwood kitchen remodeling project transformed a traditional compartmentalized layout into a more modern and connected living space designed for everyday gathering and entertaining.

Historic homes throughout the St. Louis area are known for their charm and architectural character, but they often present unique challenges when it comes to modern kitchen layouts and functionality.

For many families, the kitchen naturally becomes the center of the home — especially during holidays, gatherings, and everyday family life. That was exactly the motivation behind this major kitchen remodel for homeowners Jan and Bearnie Tonjes, who wanted to transform their small, closed-off kitchen into a more open and welcoming space designed for entertaining.

For this custom millwork project in O’Fallon, Missouri, Aptitude Design and Build created a tailored built-in bookshelf and storage solution designed to improve organization while seamlessly integrating with the home’s existing style and architecture.

The goal of this bathroom renovation project was to update two existing bathrooms while making thoughtful improvements that would support the homeowners’ current needs without limiting future renovation possibilities.

Aptitude Design and Build partnered with the Angelo family to renovate their newly purchased home before move-in, transforming nearly every area of the first floor into a more modern, functional, and personalized living space.

South City St. Louis is known for its rich collection of historic homes and architectural character, and this bathroom renovation project focused on preserving that timeless appeal while introducing modern functionality and updated finishes.

This full home renovation in Creve Coeur, Missouri transformed a traditional five-bedroom home into a brighter, more contemporary living space designed for modern family life and entertaining.

After living in their home for nearly 10 years, the Nowikow family partnered with Aptitude Design and Build to renovate their kitchen and three bathrooms, creating a more modern, functional, and cohesive feel throughout the home.

Aptitude Design and Build enjoys collaborating closely with homeowners to create spaces that feel both highly functional and deeply personal. In this remodeling project, the homeowners brought bold design ideas and a love for the color orange, giving the team an opportunity to create a space with strong personality while improving the overall functionality of the home.

The Blakely family partnered with Aptitude Design and Build for a major home renovation that included a complete kitchen remodel, two bathroom renovations, and a full basement transformation.

When these homeowners partnered with Aptitude Design and Build, they had several clear goals for the renovation: improve the efficiency of the kitchen, create a more open connection between the home and backyard, modernize the overall design, and make entertaining easier and more enjoyable.

When Aptitude Design and Build first met with this family, the primary goal was clear: improve the functionality and efficiency of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room while creating spaces that better supported the family’s everyday routines.

This kitchen remodeling project began with one clear priority: creating a space designed around how the homeowners actually cook and live day to day. Before discussing layouts or finishes, the homeowners selected their appliances first, knowing exactly how they wanted the kitchen to function. From there, storage and usability became the driving forces behind the design.

The Donley family partnered with Aptitude Design and Build to remodel their kitchen with the goal of opening up the space, improving functionality, and creating a more modern and inviting atmosphere for everyday living and entertaining.

When the Eagon family partnered with Aptitude Design and Build, their original goals were relatively straightforward: replace the flooring and prepare the home for a future sale within the next few years.

In this kitchen remodeling project, Aptitude Design and Build worked with homeowners who wanted to modernize their kitchen, improve functionality, and create a more open connection between the kitchen and family room.

Aptitude Design and Build recently completed this kitchen remodeling project for a family looking to improve the functionality, organization, and overall flow of their existing space while maintaining the character and warmth of the home.

For this kitchen remodeling project, the homeowner wanted to create a more open and functional kitchen layout while incorporating a central island and eliminating the oversized wall oven that consumed a large amount of valuable space.

Creating a truly luxurious primary bathroom requires more than upscale finishes — it requires thoughtful space planning, efficient functionality, and carefully considered details that improve everyday living.

Aptitude Design and Build has completed several renovations throughout this St. Charles home over the years, including updates to the kitchen, deck, and bathrooms. This featured project highlights a recent bathroom remodel designed to complement the home’s clean, minimalist aesthetic while still creating warmth and visual interest within the space.

The homeowners for this kitchen remodeling project love to cook and entertain, and their primary goal was creating a more open connection between the kitchen and the rest of the home so they could stay engaged with guests while preparing meals.

The homeowners for this kitchen remodeling project wanted to modernize the look of their kitchen, improve functionality, and add a dedicated coffee bar area — all while working within a realistic renovation budget.

For this kitchen remodeling project, the homeowner wanted to create an updated open-concept kitchen that better supported the daily needs of her family of six while also creating a brighter and more welcoming atmosphere throughout the home.

In this kitchen remodeling project, Aptitude Design & Build helped the homeowners transform a dark, closed-off kitchen into a brighter, more open space designed for entertaining and everyday living.

This Phase One home renovation transformed a never-remodeled 1985 home with a focus on functionality, low maintenance, and long-term livability. The project included a full kitchen remodel, hall bathroom renovation, new flooring throughout the main level, and upgraded lighting, creating a brighter and more open home while preparing for a future second phase of renovation.

The goal of this bathroom remodeling project was to improve the layout and functionality of the existing space while incorporating features that would create a more luxurious and personalized experience for the homeowners.

This whole-home bathroom renovation project included the complete remodel of three bathrooms, each designed around the specific needs, personalities, and lifestyles of the family members who use them most.

When Aptitude Design and Build first met with these homeowners in Kirkwood, Missouri, the family knew they needed more space but were unsure of the best way to expand their home.

This kitchen remodeling project is a strong example of how thoughtful design updates can significantly improve functionality, storage, and everyday living without expanding the overall footprint of the space.

What began as a water damage restoration became an opportunity to completely reimagine this home's main living space. Rather than simply rebuilding the existing kitchen, the homeowners chose to invest in a full kitchen remodel that would better suit the way they cook, gather and entertain.

‍This unfinished basement was transformed into a warm, contemporary living space designed for everyday comfort, entertaining and family gatherings. Featuring a private guest suite, dedicated home gym, custom bar, wine room and inviting lounge with a linear fireplace, the thoughtfully planned layout maximizes functionality while maintaining an open, spacious feel. With modern finishes, full-height glass doors and carefully designed living areas, the basement is now a beautiful, seamless extension of the home.

For the Galloway homeowners, the goal was to transform an outdated, awkward primary bathroom into a contemporary, spa-like retreat designed around how they actually use the space each day.

This kitchen remodel completely transformed the way the homeowners use their main level. By removing a major structural wall, reworking the kitchen layout and creating an oversized island at the center of the space, Aptitude Design & Build turned what had been a more closed-off kitchen and family room into one bright, connected gathering space.