Not everyone knows that the Build-A-Bear headquarter office is in St. Louis, right at Union Station. To mark their 25th business anniversary, Build-A-Bear wanted to create something unique to enhance the visitor experience outside of their flagship Build-A-Bear studio and home offices to celebrate the milestone. Working with a team of architects and contractors in …
Obtaining permits for landscaping renovations can be a difficult and time-consuming process if you aren’t sure what permits your city or county requires. Fortunately, professional landscapers are fully aware of what is required to create a beautiful yard while following all of the rules and regulations in your area when it comes to irrigation or lighting …
Many of us have a renewed interest in making our residences more stylish, functional & enjoyable. See how we added a whole new multi-faceted living space to a backyard of a young family with three girls growing up in a modern home in the Town & Country community of St. Louis. What was once an …
Since the 80’s, people have been volunteering all across our beautiful state in order to help keep it that way. Quiet Village decided to join the effort in 2020, in an idea inspired by our commitment to sustainability and participation in the St. Louis Green Business Challenge. Our team of landscape designers, horticulturalists and eco-champions …
Backyard Makeover Ideas Before & after backyard makeover inspiration is easy to find online. What isn’t so easy to discover are real solutions to solving the problem of a boring, uninspired backyard. The best backyard makeovers clear out overgrown areas, make room for more usable space and are designed to require less maintenance while boosting visual …
The St. Louis Green Business Challenge is a sustainability-focused program organized by Missouri Botanical Garden that Quiet Village has participated in for several years now. The program has seen over 250 local businesses like us take on the challenge, progressing from Challenge Apprentice up to Leader and Champion. It’s a perfect fit for our green-thumbed …
Outdoor Lighting Design Tips Daylight savings hits, and we all feel left in the dark during the coldest months. Lighting design focused on brightening outdoor spaces can have a major impact not only on the outside of our property, front entrance, and back yard spaces, it can also make your home feel bigger on the …
Want to revitalize your outdoor space with the help of a professional landscape designer? Just like any home improvement project, you’ll get more value out of your investment with smart planning, research, and most importantly; being able to successfully communicate your goals. Pick up some tips from our landscape designers on everything they wish a …
Having a pool is nice, but what takes a backyard pool from simple to simply divine? Inviting lounge areas, twinkling lights, serene privacy make up a thoughtful landscape design for a family in Webster Groves, MO. See how we worked with their wish-list to make the backyard feel like the ultimate vacation spot. No passport …
Brilliant outdoor upgrade ideas – boost your outdoor space to increase your home’s value and charm. Is your yard looking dull and in need of a little TLC? Well, there’s no time like the present to tackle your outdoor space. If your yard is uneven and patchy, or you lack areas that you enjoy, it …
