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address: "8301 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100, St. Louis, Missouri 63105, United States"
latitude: 38.6443
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phone: "(314) 374-3846"
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rating: 5
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# Michael Lauren Development LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Michael Lauren Development LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/michael-lauren-development-llc-pfvwus-pf~1862360276)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO
- **Serves:** Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac, Towns and Country
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

Michael Lauren Development LLC (MLD) is a Homer award-winning, residential development firm that designs and creates custom homes that meet the discriminating standards of its affluent clientele. Using an extensive design process, MLD works with its clients and their vision to create finished living spaces that are highly useable and built with soul and purpose. The firm provides an end-to-end home building service that encompasses lot acquisition, architectural design, zoning approval, full construction management and design finishes. Michael Lauren seeks to not only build truly spectacular custom homes, but guide its clients through an enjoyable, creative and ultimately satisfying process that delivers on their vision for their home.

### Services Provided

- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Building Design

### Areas Served

- Webster Groves
- Creve Coeur
- Clayton
- Ladue
- Frontenac
- Towns and Country

### Typical Job Cost

$1 million - 7.5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Michael Lauren Development LLC |
| Address | 8301 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100, St. Louis, Missouri 63105, United States |
| Phone | (314) 374-3846 |
| Website | http://www.michaellauren.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 147 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/michaellaurendevelopment
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikerechan

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Michael Lauren Development LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/michael-lauren-development-llc-pfvwus-pf~1862360276)
- **Website:** http://www.michaellauren.com
- **Phone:** (314) 374-3846

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2017), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Crescent Plumbing Supply Co., Sept. 2014**

> We work with Michael Lauren Development on many of their custom homes, providing a variety of plumbing products to compliment their beautiful designs. We highly recommend Mike Rechan and the folks at MLD for their exceptional attention to detail and their desire to make their clients happy. We look forward to working with them in the future.

**★★★★★ — L. Haff, Oct. 2012**

> In 2010, we were fortunate to come upon the website of Michael Lauren Development and the rest is history! Mike Rechan, of MLD, along with his wife Laurie, made the design-build of our 4000 square foot "empty-nest" home  a most positive process. Building a custom home is not for everyone, but , for us, it was not only positive, it was great fun!
> Our lot, 1/5 acre, in an urban area, posed challenges that could have been overwhelming but Mike walked us through each phase, making decision making  easy and kept the project on target. Mike's experience, professionalism and hands-on approach in working with everyone from city planning and zoning right down to meeting the plumber on a tub issue, is what sets MLD apart from other companies. Best of all, our home was completed two weeks ahead of schedule!  We are now coming up on our one year anniversary in our home! We couldn't be happier with the results and the compliments we continue to receive on our home are a testament to Michael Lauren Development.

## Selected projects

- [Clayton Gardens: Brentwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clayton-gardens-brentwood-pj-vj~2625159)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Clayton Gardens: Forsyth](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clayton-gardens-forsyth-pj-vj~13716)
  - Location: St. Louis/Clayton, MO
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This Clayton gardens cottage style home boasts nice symmetry, trim details and landscape creating a welcoming side entrance into a covered screen porch that is vaulted with a bead board ceiling on the inside. The black, grey and white trim colors create a compelling pallete. A custom designed screen door that is as thick as a typical entrance door picks up on a decorative architectural x detail that is seen elsewhere on the exterior of this home and is flanked by column details next to the door…
- [Clayton Gardens: Lancaster](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clayton-gardens-lancaster-pj-vj~64860)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This elegant Clayton Gardens home boasts the perfect down sized floor plan for the family in transition to the next phase of life. First floor master offers a cozy sitting room with bay window, his and her master closets, and a luxurious master bath with separate large shower area with no step uninterrupted shower floor. Convenient laundry and office area great for multitaskers. The kitchen island, bar area and family room offer the perfect space for entertaining and looks onto the pool and pati…
- [Webster Groves: McDonald Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/webster-groves-mcdonald-place-pj-vj~312779)
  - Location: Webster Groves, MO
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This transitional home blends all that is good with the cedar style home along with all the modern updates and amenities creating a truly unique, yet traditional home. Vaulted ceilings and generous ceiling heights create a spaciousness and openness that is inviting to family and friends. Numerous enclaves create cozy spaces to congregate including an intimate library, a breezy sunporch, a kids stage area, and a more private hobby/entertaining space with vaulted ceilings and french doors to a bal…
- [Clayton Gardens: University](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clayton-gardens-university-pj-vj~13713)
  - Location: St. Louis, MO
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Brand new architecturally designed home just steps from Downtown Clayton. Graceful millwork, designer finishes, elegant lighting fixtures, and hardwood floors fill all three levels.
- [Clayton Gardens: Westmoreland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clayton-gardens-westmoreland-pj-vj~13714)
  - Location: Clayton, MO
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Elegant cottage style front elevation of custom home developed by Michael Lauren Development LLC in Clayton, Missouri a residential/urban center near St. Louis. Stamped concrete front walkway and patio with brick ledge perimeter and wrought iron railings; covered front entry portico flanked by round columns and sets of 3 french doors on each side, and brick painted tan with black shutters, gutters and front door help "pop" the generous white trim. Windows and doors by Marvin with transitional cr…

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/michael-lauren-development-llc-pfvwus-pf~1862360276)

## Ideabooks

- [Interior Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34200151/list/interior-doors) — 27 ideas
- [Paz wine room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59698022/list/paz-wine-room) — 2 ideas
- [Pacifico Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50896785/list/pacifico-project) — 13 ideas
- [Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67818233/list/chicago) — 11 ideas
- [Ceilings and Trim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34202526/list/ceilings-and-trim) — 60 ideas
- [michaellaurendevelopment's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53902673/list/michaellaurendevelopment-s-ideas) — 3 ideas
- [townhome project--hollywood regency elements](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53899034/list/townhome-project-hollywood-regency-elements) — 113 ideas
- [Townhouse Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47217140/list/townhouse-project) — 6 ideas
- [Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25627338/list/landscapes) — 18 ideas
- [Mud Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32696305/list/mud-room) — 3 ideas
- [Martin Exterior Ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33726315/list/martin-exterior-ideabook) — 70 ideas
- [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32696496/list/fireplaces) — 12 ideas
- [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32695364/list/kitchens) — 10 ideas
- [Fireplace Wall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32696069/list/fireplace-wall) — 1 idea
- [Kitchen TV](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32695933/list/kitchen-tv) — 1 idea
- [French Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32695892/list/french-doors) — 1 idea

[See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/michaellaurendevelopment)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Cabinet color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the color of the cabinets?

A: Plain and Fancy cabinets--celery is the color.

**Q: Love the patio furniture!…can you tell me where you purchased?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Home Decorators Collection.

**Q: Hello, where are the sconces from ( brand)?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Yes, this is correct!

**Q: floor finish** *(in Photo Questions)*

Michael
What is the floor stain color?
Looks great!!!

A: This was a mix of floor stains, I'm sorry I don't know the exact color.

**Q: The home is lovely and beautifully decorated.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you share who the decorator was for this house?  Thank you

Beth

A: The decorator assisting the homeowner is Corinne Jones Interiors of St. Louis, Missouri.

**Q: What is the exterior paint color? I love the color combinations.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The color is close to Benjamin Moore Raccoon Hollow

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-09.*