Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2016

Last week, Benjamin Moore announced their pick for the 2016 color of the year. We were surprised to see that they named “Simply White OC-117” as their choice for color of the year! Now you might look at “Simply White” and think “hmm… white. That’s pretty boring.” But it doesn’t have to be! White is the perfect color to brighten a…

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Preventing Stress During a Remodel

Close your eyes and picture your home in the middle of a remodel project. How does it look to you? Are you picturing a messy, unorganized disaster zone and you as a bundle of stress and anxiety? That does not have to be the case! Here are a few of our tips to prevent stress during a remodel. Organize before…

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RIGGS Company Donates $3,000 to the Walker Natatorium

St. Louis, September 17, 2015 – The Riggs family has a longstanding tradition of supporting Kirkwood schools and community organizations. Amie and Bill Riggs are carrying out their family’s legacy of community service with their most recent gift of $3,000 towards the Walker Natatorium. Many Riggs family members have attended Kirkwood High School, as will both Amie and Bill’s children….

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Top Questions to Ask Your Remodeling Contractor

You’ve decided to take that step and remodel your home. Congratulations! It can be a scary and overwhelming process, but that’s where your remodeling contractor comes in to help. Our goal is to help you create the home of your dreams with a pain free and enjoyable  experience. Knowing what to expect before you start the process will help ease…

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Old Cathedral Window Replacement

Sometimes there are projects that contractors feel they need to bring in someone with the expertise to handle the complexity of the install. This was the case with a project we are currently working on with the Old Cathedral in downtown St. Louis. Musick Construction is the general contractor currently working on some remodeling and upgrades to the Old Cathedral….

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Metro Lighting Named Energy Star Partner of the Year

At RIGGS, we have a commitment to working with vendors and companies who strive for excellence and are committed to sustainable business practices, including green initiatives. We Energy Starwould like to congratulate one of our vendors, Metro Lighting, who was recently honored with the Energy Star® Excellence in Retailing award! Excellence in Retailing is awarded to companies in the retail…

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Long Distance Home Remodel in Kirkwood a Hit

“On a scale of one to ten, RIGGS is a ten. They were available, personal, understanding, and worked with me very well. They are masters of their craft, and are super easy to work with.” -Janet Nelson, homeowner The thought of managing a long distance remodeling project can be daunting for many. After all, how would you know what’s happening…

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Welcome 2015 With These Home Resolutions

A New Year is upon us, and with that comes the traditional New Year’s Resolutions. Now that we are a couple weeks into January, how are you doing with sticking to your resolutions? Here are some resolutions you can make for your home this year that are not only simple, but your house will certainly thank you for. Home To-Do…

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The Five Things Your Kitchen Must Have to be Kid-Friendly

Between grabbing an after-school snack, preparing meals or simply catching up with the family, everyone passes through the kitchen, or more accurately, the hub of the home. We are often asked to help make a family’s kitchen more kid-friendly and functional for the whole family. One of our most popular kitchen remodel projects was with a South County family who…

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RIGGS Company Wins BBB TORCH Award

St. Louis, Mo., August 27, 2014 – RIGGS Company & Design of Kirkwood, Mo., is among 10 businesses and two charities who will receive TORCH Awards from Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois at noon Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis. RIGGS Company & Design, founded in 1959, had a long…

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