--- title: Northern Virginia's Best Remodeling and Design Blog | Home Remodeling description: Home Remodeling | Get all of your remodeling and design information from Northern VA's best contractor. --- [![Moss Building and Design](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-small-1.png?width=173&height=108&name=logo-small-1.png "Moss Building and Design")](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/)   4125 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 100 Chantilly, Virginia 20151 703.961.7707 [![Facebook](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign) [![Instagram](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/mossbuildinganddesign/) [![Houzz](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/houzz.png)](https://www.houzz.com/pro/mossbuildinganddesign/moss-building-and-design) [![Twitter](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/mossbuilddesign) [![LinkedIn](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/moss-building-%26-design/) [![Pinterest](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/pinterest.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/mossbuilddesign/) ** [![Photo Before and After Allen Dining Room_before](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Blog%20Before%20and%20After%20Allen%20Remodel/Photo%20Before%20and%20After%20Allen%20Dining%20Room_before.jpg) ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/before-after-project-in-arlington-virginia) ## [Before & After: An Arlington Home Remodel](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/before-after-project-in-arlington-virginia) July 27, 2018 By: Jenn Zschunke We’re always excited to showcase home remodel projects that MOSS, Northern Virginia’s top remodeler, completes. This particular remodel in north Arlington, Virginia, is a stunner. [Read More](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/before-after-project-in-arlington-virginia) [Read the full article →](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/before-after-project-in-arlington-virginia) [![Contemporary_Daigle Arlington_Bedroom](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Contemporary%20Vs.%20Modern%20Blog/Contemporary_Daigle%20Arlington_Bedroom.jpg) ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-vs.-modern-design-whats-the-difference-) ## [Contemporary vs. Modern Design: What’s The Difference?](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-vs.-modern-design-whats-the-difference-) April 4, 2018 By: Julia Kilberg Many people mistakenly interchange the terms contemporary and modern when describing their home design style. Contemporary design style is fluid and ever-changing. [Read More](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-vs.-modern-design-whats-the-difference-) [Read the full article →](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-vs.-modern-design-whats-the-difference-) [![scented-candles](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/scented-candles.jpg) ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/how-to-do-outdoor-interior-design-without-house-plants) ## [8 Ways To Bring The Outdoors In That Don't Involve House Plants](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/how-to-do-outdoor-interior-design-without-house-plants) March 27, 2018 By: The MOSS Team We spend a majority of our time under the fluorescent lights of an office, and then swap a computer screen glow for a television blur. Most of us want to spend more time outside, basking in the sunlight or frolicking in the snow. [Read More](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/how-to-do-outdoor-interior-design-without-house-plants) [Read the full article →](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/how-to-do-outdoor-interior-design-without-house-plants) [![Contemporary_Oakton_Bathroom](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Contemporary%20Kitchens%20and%20Bath%20Blog/Contemporary_Oakton_Bathroom.jpg) ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-design-kitchen-bathroom-remodels) ## [The Best Contemporary Kitchen And Bath Styles](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-design-kitchen-bathroom-remodels) March 26, 2018 By: Julia Kilberg What I like about contemporary design style, as cited by HGTV, is its fluidity and ever-changing personality. Unlike traditional design style, which can become over-the-top with ornamentation, and modern design style, which seems overly sharp and stark, contemporary design blends the two in perfect harmony. It’s never exactly the same with any project. [Read More](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-design-kitchen-bathroom-remodels) [Read the full article →](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/contemporary-design-kitchen-bathroom-remodels) [![20180309_141503 (002)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/20180309_141503%20(002).jpg) ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/5-things-you-need-to-keep-your-kitchen-organized) ## [5 Ideas To Keep Your Kitchen Organized](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/5-things-you-need-to-keep-your-kitchen-organized) March 16, 2018 By: Jenn Zschunke Getting organized at home is something that I am constantly striving for. I like to consider myself pretty organized, but I admit that if you open up some of our kitchen cabinets or drawers, the contents are in terrible disarray. I'm going to come clean and share that the below photo is the current state of one of my kitchen cabinets. 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Farmhouse chic design is best described in this blog by Moss Building & Design, Northern Virginia’s top remodeler. [Read More](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/farmhouse-chic-decorating-ideas) [Read the full article →](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/farmhouse-chic-decorating-ideas) [![Sliding Barn Door Great Falls](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/sliding-barn-door.jpg) ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/favorite-farmhouse-chic-living-rooms) ## [Our Top 5 Favorite Farmhouse Chic Living Rooms](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/favorite-farmhouse-chic-living-rooms) February 21, 2018 By: Carly McAlister Northern VA Remodeling: Farmhouse Chic Design Farmhouse chic (also known as farmhouse design) is a very popular design style right now. You can achieve a farmhouse chic look in any room of your home. Check out our blogs to see how you can make each room in your home more farmhouse chic. [Read More](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/favorite-farmhouse-chic-living-rooms) [Read the full article →](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/favorite-farmhouse-chic-living-rooms) [![capital-remodel-show](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/capital-remodel-show.jpg) ](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/capital-remodel-garden-show-moss-building-design) ## [How To Make The Most Out Of Your Capital Remodel + Garden Show Experience](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/capital-remodel-garden-show-moss-building-design) February 14, 2018 By: The MOSS Team Join Moss Building & Design at the Dulles Expo Center for the Capital Remodel + Garden Show from Feb. 23 to 25, 2018. 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