--- title: "LU Design Build — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lu-design-build-pfvwus-pf~277056199 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~277056199.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "LU Design Build" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7283ac33082fbb57_2303-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5634 Morgan Ford Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63116, United States" latitude: 38.5814 longitude: -90.2625 phone: "(314) 403-5018" website: https://ludesignbuild.com rating: 5 review_count: 26 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 38 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # LU Design Build Original Houzz profile: [LU Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lu-design-build-pfvwus-pf~277056199) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** St. Louis, MO - **Serves:** St. Louis, Chesterfield, Oakville, University City, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Mehlville, Maryland Heights, Webster Groves, Affton, Concord, Creve Coeur, Clayton, Saint Louis, Overland, Crestwood, Richmond Heights, Des Peres, Sunset Hills, Ladue, Olivette, Maplewood, Brentwood, Sappington, Shrewsbury, Glendale, Rock Hill, Breckenridge Hills, Woodson Terrace, Frontenac, Warson Woods, Westwood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (26 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Published locally - High-end - 16 years in business Welcome to LU Design Build! We have an excited team of designers and craftsman who are eager to begin your next project. LU Design Build was founded on the premise that designing and remodeling your home should be easier. After over a decade in the remodeling industry, I’ve seen just how much homeowners are overwhelmed by the renovation process. From design concept through execution, there can be as many as five or more middlemen who each have their process. By the time your remodel is completed, you’re paying more for the end product and you have experienced more headaches than necessary. We’re challenging the status quo and minimizing the steps between great design and making it a reality. Our process begins with you working closely with a designer and a skilled construction manager to develop a plan that meets your needs and keeps your budget in mind. We will manage the project all the way through from design conception to project completion. Our process has streamlined home remodels and leaves the client much happier in the end. Our company consists of a group of amazing people that care about each other and enjoy working creatively and synergistically together. We like to remember that work, although very important, is not the most important thing in life. Family, friends and relationships are what really matter. We seek out clients, vendors and staff members who share these same values. We believe that the way we value people and relationships above all else is what makes our team stand out above the rest. Work is work, but it's the people that make the difference! We are passionate when it comes to working with great people. We believe working with the right people is crucial in our ongoing mission to serve our clients exceptionally well. We are proud of the great people that make up the LU Design Build team and we are excited to show you what we can do! “Working with Great People, produces Great Results.” So let’s get started! We are ready to make your home perfect, whether it be small updates or a full remodel. We are looking forward to reconnecting with past clients and meeting new ones. Thank you for supporting us and joining our effort to improve the remodeling industry! All the best, Lucas Bourgeois CEO, LU Design Build ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Basement Remodeling - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Garage Building - Basement Design - Universal Design - Custom Home Bars - Laundry Room Design - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Attic Conversion - Space Planning - Home Gym Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Deck Design - Mudroom Design - Garage Design - Home Theater Design - Workshop Design & Construction - Shed Design & Construction - Custom Cabinets ### Areas Served - St. Louis - Chesterfield - Oakville - University City - Ballwin - Kirkwood - Mehlville - Maryland Heights - Webster Groves - Affton - Concord - Creve Coeur - Clayton - Saint Louis - Overland - Crestwood - Richmond Heights - Des Peres - Sunset Hills - Ladue - Olivette - Maplewood - Brentwood - Sappington - Shrewsbury - Glendale - Rock Hill - Breckenridge Hills - Woodson Terrace - Frontenac - Warson Woods - Westwood ### Typical Job Cost $65,000 - 500,000 Our process starts with a two hour $99 consultation with our professional designer and general contractor in your home. Designer influenced bathroom $65,000 - $125,000. Custom kitchens $85,000 - $200,000, room additions $75,000 to $350,000+. Custom basement remodels $85,000 - $250,000+ ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | LU Design Build | | Address | 5634 Morgan Ford Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63116, United States | | Phone | (314) 403-5018 | | Website | https://ludesignbuild.com | | Followers on Houzz | 38 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/LUDesignBuild/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/ludesignbuild - Blog — www.ludesignbuild.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [LU Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lu-design-build-pfvwus-pf~277056199) - **Website:** https://ludesignbuild.com - **Phone:** (314) 403-5018 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 26 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 48.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — The Thompsons, Sept. 2024** > We engaged LU Design Build to redesign and remodel our kitchen. We interviewed three companies and were most impressed with LU. They had a transparent process, accurate budgeting, and an organized project management system for communicating and every step of our project. The skill and craftsmanship of their professionals were very impressive, and we were pleased with the sub-contractors used for our project. > > What I was most impressed with was the way every single person treated our home as if it was their own - they didn’t refer to our project by our address, they referred it by our last name. Given that we were living in the home with our three dogs throughout the renovation, it was nice to have the work site humanized by recognizing us. > > This was a significant project for us from a time and investment perspective, and we couldn’t be happier with the finished project. LU designed and built our dream kitchen along with work throughout the main level of our home. I underestimated how much this project would improve our quality of life and overall love for our home. Truly a work of art! > > I can’t recommend LU enough - if you are contemplating a large scale project involving multiple rooms or just a single room, do yourself a favor and meet with them! **★★★★★ — Maggie McCormick, Aug. 2021** > We loved working with Jennifer from LU Design Build to design our master bath! Our finished product turned out amazing. Having a team of experienced people made the whole process so much easier! **★★★★★ — lynm4, Feb. 2021** > We had the BEST experience with LU! We are thrilled with the results and loved everyone who worked on our project. We will be using them again in the near future! **★★★★★ — Diane & Marty Wiesler, Jan. 2021** > Lu Design & team did an excellent job for us and we could not be happier with the results. We had two bathrooms & master bedroom remodeled and job was fantastic from start to finish with the designing of the renovations to the finished results. Special thanks to > Luke, Jen, Don, Chris & Matt who were all there as scheduled & available for any questions that arose. We feel that they went above > to see that the job was done right . Would definitely recommend this company for a job well done. **Comment from LU Design Build:** > Thank you so much for the kind review! We had so much fun working on your project. We hope to work with you again in the future! :) **★★★★★ — Scott Mitchell, Jan. 2021** > LU Design designed and built an awesome garage for us in the Shaw Neighborhood. If you care to see it, it's on the corner of Flad Ave and Thurman. They suggested a technique for the siding called Shou Sugi Ban (look it up!) so we've got the only burnt black garage around. We absolutely love it. LU Design were the first contracting company I've ever worked with who stuck to their schedule, communicated proactively, and generally behaved in an extremely professional manner. We loved working with them and will definitely, definitely use them again for our next big project. Call Luke and Rochelle today! **★★★★★ — Albert Kim, Jan. 2021** > We had LU Design remodel our carriage house into a custom climbing gym. They did an excellent job, extremely responsive, Rochelle was a pleasure to work with. Adam, Chris, and Matt did a ton of custom construction and wiring work for us in the build and did an amazing job. It was great to work with people excited to tackle new and interesting projects. Would definitely have them work on our house again! **★★★★★ — Christine Brewer, March 2019** > I am grateful to this company for helping me through a large renovation and doing a beautiful job. The folks I worked with, Rochelle, Jamie, Chris and Richie were professional and courteous, and EXPERTS at their jobs. I have other projects that I need to work on in the future and will hire them again for those projects. Many thanks to this great group of folks who have integrity, are trustworthy, and are reliable. Thank you! **★★★★★ — Jamie Blum, March 2019** > We hired LU Design to build a bar in our basement. I can't say enough good things about their professionalism and hard work. We are incredibly pleased with the results. Many contractors were unresponsive or didn't understand our vision. LU Design worked with us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We have received so many compliments on the finished product, and we're incredibly excited to have this new space to enjoy with friends and family. **Comment from LU Design Build:** > Thank you so much for the kind words Jamie =\] It was such a pleasure working with you. Call us anytime! **★★★★★ — Joe Pahl, Jan. 2019** > Whole team is amazing and super professional! Contractors can be difficult to manage, and LU handled all of the hard stuff. They are well organized and provide updates along the way so there are never any questions. **★★★★★ — Casey Jeannine, Oct. 2018** > So wonderful! Earned lifelong client status, we love our new space! It was quite a big (main floor) project and the entire process was professional, clear, and timely...beyond my expectations! **Comment from LU Design Build:** > Casey & Jon, > Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy you and Jon are pleased with the design and remodel work in your new 1st floor space. What a transformation! Thank you for being such great clients! It was really a pleasure for us as well =\] **★★★★★ — Catherine Silva, Aug. 2018** > LU Design Build remodeled a carriage house for me on the Central West End. Rochelle, Jamie, Chris, and their team rebuilt the entire space. They were always ready and willing to listen to and address any concerns/suggestions we had; they completed the project on time and on budget, and were very attentive to detail. The quality of their work is excellent. They creatively transformed a dark space into a light and inviting home, while retaining much of the character of the space. > Photographs were taken by Karen Palmer Photography. **★★★★★ — Cory King, July 2018** > We are very happy with LU Design Build's work! Throughout the entire process, their day-to-day communication was wonderful and everyone working in our house every day were very friendly, courteous and hard-working. They did their best to meet deadlines even with multiple change orders. And the finished project is absolutely gorgeous! We are very happy with our new kitchen, office area, laundry room and nursery. Thank you! ## Selected projects - [Sophie Court Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophie-court-kitchen-pj-vj~7326251) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [MID-CENTURY KITCHEN & EN SUITE ADDITION](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-kitchen-and-en-suite-addition-pj-vj~7337891) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Welcome to our stunning mid-century kitchen and bath makeover, designed with function and color. This home renovation seamlessly combines the timeless charm of mid-century modern aesthetics with the practicality and functionality required by a busy family. Step into a home where classic meets contemporary and every detail has been carefully curated to enhance both style and convenience. Kitchen Transformation: The heart of the home has been revitalized with a fresh, open-concept design. Sleek Ca… - [Ladue Estates Master Suite & Hall Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ladue-estates-master-suite-and-hall-bathroom-pj-vj~7325874) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Ladue Estates Master Suite & Hall Bathroom Creve Coeur, MO Designer: Rochelle McAvin Photographer: Karen Palmer Photography The color palette in this modern, elegant bathroom is dominated by a soothing blend of neutrals. Crisp whites, and subtle beige tones create a timeless and calming atmosphere. Accents of metallics, such as brushed gold add a touch of luxury. The vanity is a focal point featuring a natural stone countertop with veining that adds visual interest, with double sinks and white o… - [MERMOD KITCHEN & MUDROOM](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mermod-kitchen-and-mudroom-pj-vj~7220769) - Location: Kirkwood, MO - Photos: 6 - Description: Kirkwood, MO Designer: Jennifer Chapman Photographer: Karen Palmer Photography 2023 Our clients' were in dire need of a larger kitchen that could function better for their family. They love to cook and entertain which was not very comfortable in their small, closed off kitchen. We started by opening up the kitchen to the dining room, which added more connectivity and allowed us to add a good size island with seating. We stole space from the adjacent hallway and powder room and moved the powder r… - [RADCLIFFE PLACE FIRST FLOOR REMODEL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/radcliffe-place-first-floor-remodel-pj-vj~7219784) - Location: Eureka, MO - Photos: 12 - Description: Wildwood, MO Designer: Jennifer Chapman Photographer: Karen Palmer Photography 2022 Our clients decided to embark on a full home update to their 1990's home. We completely reconfigured the kitchen and laundry with two main purposes- the first one was to provide them with access to a new covered deck and the second was to expand the footprint of their laundry room. We pushed the entire kitchen towards the family room and made the laundry room the entire width of the kitchen. We closed up the port… - [GEORGETOWN MASTER BATH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgetown-master-bath-pj-vj~7219748) - Location: Chesterfield, MO - Photos: 4 - Description: Chesterfield, MO 2022 Designer: Jennifer Chapman Designs, LLC Photographer: Karen Palmer Photography This bathroom needed a total refresh- it was dated and needed some love! The original layout was functional as it was so we didn't change too much. We did remove the corner tub and we increased the size of the shower by a little bit. We added storage and seating in the corner where the tub used to be. Our clients wanted a very clean and white color palette. We added some brushed brass accents to… - [GASTMAN KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gastman-kitchen-pj-vj~7219745) - Location: Maplewood, MO - Photos: 3 - Description: Maplewood, MO 2022 Designer: Jennifer Chapman Photographer: Karen Palmer Photography Our clients' kitchen had not been updated since sometime in the 80s. It was dated and did not make use of the space in a functional way. The goal was to give the clients more counter space, a more functional layout, and more connectivity to the living and dining room. We started by widening the open between the kitchen and dining room to create a more open floor plan. The kitchen design was inspired by the clien… - [PARK KITCHEN & POWDER ROOM](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-kitchen-and-powder-room-pj-vj~7219738) - Location: Webster Groves, MO - Photos: 7 - Description: Webster Groves, MO Designer: Jennifer Chapman Photographer: Karen Palmer This kitchen remodel was inspired by the clients' desire for a more open space & a large island. Their existing kitchen was closed off from the rest of the first floor and pretty tight on space. The powder room location caused a bottleneck between the living room and the kitchen as well. We started by deciding to move the powder room to the back sunroom where it could still be easily accessed. This really opened up the traf… - [BODLEY MASTER BATH & PORCH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bodley-master-bath-and-porch-pj-vj~7219681) - Location: Kirkwood, MO - Photos: 14 - Description: Kirkwood, MO Designer: Jennifer Chapman Photographer: Amy Schromm Our client's master bath needed a major update and a more functional layout. In general, we left the layout the same except we moved the vanities next to the shower and added additional closet space. The clients really wanted to go with a classic style befitting of their 1940 home, but wanted to elevate it with modern touches. We used a marble look porcelain tile in the shower and on the floor and we laid the flooring in a classic… - [CRESTWOOD FIRST FLOOR REMODEL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crestwood-first-floor-remodel-pj-vj~7219717) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 9 - Description: Designer: Rochelle McAvin Photographer: Amy Schromm Our client found a great house on a great street. The main priorities were to open up the small rooms and dated floor plan, add a master suite, remodel the kitchen, add a powder room and a mudroom and all new flooring. We tackled the whole first floor and the results were perfect for today’s modern lifestyle! - [PEEKE BASEMENT](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peeke-basement-pj-vj~7219583) - Location: Kirkwood, MO - Photos: 6 - Description: Kirkwood, MO Designer Jennifer Chapman Photographer Karen Palmer Photography Our clients wanted to create the ultimate entertaining space. It was important for the basement to have a connection to the outdoors, as this was part of a larger project including their deck and patio. The window at the bar is a double casement that opens super wide to act as a pass-through to the patio space. We also changed up the traditional slider to a pair of custom black metal french doors that really make a stat… - [SAN BONITA KITCHEN & BASEMENT REMODEL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-bonita-kitchen-and-basement-remodel-pj-vj~7144442) - Location: Clayton, MO - Photos: 6 - Description: Our client is a young family who wanted to inject some storage and color into the outdated kitchen and capture the unused basement space for a fun playroom. We started by designing a set of built-ins around a bright and cheerful window and complementing the bright white with a cool blue cabinet color and herringbone backsplash. The fun pendant light anchors the space with a bench seat for the kids. In the basement we added a spare bedroom and bath, The floor for the playroom is removable floor t… - [Carmen Meadows Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmen-meadows-basement-pj-vj~6794825) - Location: Ballwin, MO - Photos: 6 - [Sunset Chase Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-chase-drive-pj-vj~6794824) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 4 - [Drazen Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drazen-home-pj-vj~6792468) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 9 - [Meramec Grove Dr.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meramec-grove-dr-pj-vj~6792466) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 5 - [Organic Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/organic-oasis-pj-vj~6792460) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 12 - [Juniata Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/juniata-kitchen-pj-vj~6667456) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This black and white kitchen design was inspired by the historic architecture of the home. A new cabinet layout truly opens the room, allowing for more function throughout. The white subway tile was further defined with dark gray grout to tie in with the soapstone countertops. We continued the theme with antique schoolhouse lighting, and added stainless and wood elements for dimension. The transom window floods the black and white kitchen with light, which really elevates this kitchen, and the b… - [Bellevue Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-bungalow-pj-vj~6792474) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 10 - [Millfield Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/millfield-master-bath-pj-vj~6668665) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: We took this master bathroom from dark and heavy to light and bright! We started by slightly changing the layout- the water closet and the shower created a strange "V" shape where they intersected. We straightened this line out in order to create more space for each. We chose white cabinets, a large scale white porcelain tile with bold marble-like veining, and gray quartz countertops. We chose a 12 x 24 gray porcelain floor tile with a linen texture for the main flooring and complemented it with… [See all 65 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lu-design-build-pfvwus-pf~277056199) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125329343/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas - [home office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14074342/list/home-office) — 26 ideas - [LU Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103879528/list/lu-office) — 1 idea - [Laddu Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101424701/list/laddu-kitchen) — 1 idea - [King Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101424562/list/king-kitchen) — 2 ideas - [Renetzky](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88613292/list/renetzky) — 1 idea - [Elan and Heather Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10855664/list/elan-and-heather-master-bathroom) — 12 ideas - [Wolfersberger porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17304210/list/wolfersberger-porch) — 9 ideas - [Front walk](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9473672/list/front-walk) — 10 ideas - [Rob and Dani fireplace ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6824067/list/rob-and-dani-fireplace-ideas) — 10 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lukebourgeois) ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the paint color on lower cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* Lovely kitchen, can you tell me what the paint color is on the lower cabinets? A: Hi Diana, Unfortunately, we cannot. These were the manufacturer's color- not a custom paint color. Wish we could be of more help! **Q: where can I buy this fan** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I buy it? A: Hi, Our client found the fan on Amazon! It is quiet and looks great in the master bedroom. A perfect compromise! **Q: Brick on the wall** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it real brick or paper ? A: It is a real brick wall in a 100+yr old home! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*