Kitchen Remodeling Tips

If you are remodeling your Lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, deciding on finishes can be one of the most challenging aspects, especially for a kitchen remodel. Let’s face it, there are so many trends and so many options to choose from and it can seem overwhelming. When it comes to your home, there are no set rules for choosing materials and finishes. You should look at your design style and your lifestyle to help determine what would be best for your home. Mission Bay has some tips to help you make sense of your kitchen remodel.

Start with the Countertops

The countertops are a great place to start when deciding what color concept you want in your kitchen. This is because it can be the biggest single item of color and texture, especially if your kitchen has an island. The countertops usually serve as the foundation for the rest of your kitchen's materials palette.

You will want to choose a countertop that is durable and easy to clean, such as granite or a manmade material like quartz. If you want your kitchen to make a bigger statement, you can choose a material such as concrete. There are many new trends when it comes to the countertop material and style. You will want to aim for a material that's light, smooth and reflective. Large tiles or slabs of stone will minimize grout lines and create a smooth and easy-to-clean surface. It's best to stick with a single countertop material, with a slight variation at the pantry or island for consistency and simplicity.

Choose the Cabinets

If your kitchen has more cabinets than counter space, then you may want to consider beginning with them instead. Cabinets can be one of the most prominent items, as they are usually eye level. It's best to keep them simple and natural. It's best to stick to a small color palette and use neutrals if your kitchen is on the smaller side. It's best to keep the cabinets light in color to open and brighten the space. If you have a large kitchen and want to make a statement, consider using colored cabinets. Navy blue and gray cabinets are on trend right now.

Pull the Space Together

You can use contrast to pull the entire space together. If the counters are a rich, dark color, go with a lighter backsplash. While a monochromatic approach can be great, if the countertop is visually active, use a simple backsplash to make it stand out. Choose a backsplash color that visually contrasts with the countertop and cabinets. Floors are usually decided based on the surrounding rooms, but make sure the colors won't clash with what's in your kitchen. Lighting, fixtures, bar stools and hardware can bring the entire look together. However, less is more. If there are too many different materials and colors, it could look busy.

Luxury Lake Living at Mission Bay

Mission Bay offers Lake living at its finest with gorgeous Lakefront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. The development is beautifully tiered so most of the homes have stellar views of the Lake of the Ozarks. Residents enjoy multiple common areas, parks, and picnic areas, as well as 1400' seawall and Lakefront cart path to provide ease of access to community docks. Learn more about our year-round residential community at the Lake of the Ozarks by visiting our website. 

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Weekend Events at the Lake

Spring is finally here! That means there are going to be plenty of fun spring events and activities that will lead us into the busy summer months. Mission Bay knows that there are many family-friendly, fun spring events coming up. We’re not sure about you, but we are ready to get outside and enjoy some warm spring weather. This upcoming weekend is going to be jam-packed with events and the best waterfront homes in Lake of the Ozarks doesn't want you to miss out on any of the fun. We have put together all the information you need to know.

68th Annual Dogwood Festival

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Date: April 19th - April 21st

Where: Camdenton Middle School

88 Laker Drive

Camdenton, MO 65020

Fun for the entire family. There will be crafts, a pageant, food, entertainment, a parade, fish fry, and much more! The Dogwood Festival Parade is on Saturday, April 21, 2018 and starts at 10:00 am.

LOMDA Spring In-Water Boat Show

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Date: April 20th – April 22nd

Time: Friday – 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Saturday – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | Sunday – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: Dog Days Bar & Grill

1232 Jefferies Rd.

Osage Beach, MO 65065

The In-Water Boat Show by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association hosts a variety of boats including new cruisers, performance, and runabouts and personal watercraft.

Spring Big Bass Bash

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Date: April 21st – April 22nd

Time: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm each day

Where: Lake of the Ozarks State Park

5400 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

The Big Bass Bash is a bass tournament designed for amateurs only. Its unique format allows the weekend angler a chance to win big money like the professionals. The prize money for the Spring Big Bass Bash will total over $250,000 payouts with $100,000 to the winner.

Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals

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Date: May 4th -  6th

Time: Friday – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Sunday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Bagnell Dam Strip

1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozarks, MO 65049

The 30th Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of show vehicles, trucks and motorcycles. We bring over 29 years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Live the Lake Life 

Now that ‘season’ at the Lake of the Ozarks is about to kick-off, there will be many fun, community-wide events you won’t want to miss. Luckily for you, when you live at the Lake full time or you own a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you are able to participate in all of these events. Mission Bay will keep you up to date on all of the exciting events that are taking place around the Lake of the Ozarks. So for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy your Lakeview or lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

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Kitchen Spring Cleaning

One thing that we might not do as often as we should is deep clean and sanitize our kitchen. We often rush to put away groceries without taking the time to throw away the items that aren't good anymore. Sometimes the hardest part about conquering the kitchen chaos is not knowing where to begin. If you are in the midst of spring cleaning your lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks and need some tips on how to deep clean your kitchen, Mission Bay is here to help.

Start With Your Pantry

Take out all of the food that is in the pantry and place it all on your table or countertop. Check the labels and toss the items that are expired, stale, inedible, etc. If there are any items that you know your family won't eat, set them aside for donation. Wipe down the shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleaner. When putting the items back into the cabinet, create a separate area for the open items, arrange like items together and put the oldest items in the front and the newest in the back.

Clean Out Your Refrigerator

After you conquer the pantry, you can then move on to the fridge. Empty the refrigerator and freezer and place the items on the table or countertop. Toss any items that are expired, moldy, inedible, etc. Wipe down the shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleaner. Remove the produce drawers and wash them well. Put the food back and arrange like items together. Remove any excess magnets and unneeded papers and clean and polish the exterior.

Organize Your Cupboards

Remove all items from the storage cupboards or shelves and place them on your countertop or table. As you're removing items, toss or donate any items that are broken, unwanted, unnecessary or that you haven't used in over a year. Set aside any seasonal items that only get used once or twice a year to be placed with other seasonal items in storage. Wipe down all shelves with soapy water or kitchen cleaner. Determine whether you can rearrange any of your storage areas to make your kitchen more efficient. When placing items back into the cupboards, group like items together.

Organize Your Kitchen Drawers

Remove all the items from the drawers and place them on the counter or table. Just like with the cupboards, as you remove the items, toss or donate any items that are broken, unwanted, unnecessary or that you haven't used in over a year. Set aside any seasonal items that only get used once a year to be placed with other seasonal items in storage. Wipe down all drawers with soapy water or kitchen cleaner and wash any drawer organizers. Determine whether you can rearrange any of the storage drawers to make your kitchen more efficient. Group like items together when placing items back into the drawers.

Clean The Appliances

Wipe down the microwave inside and out. For the dishwasher, clean and polish the exterior. Don't forget, however, that the item that cleans the dishes also needs to be cleaned, so wipe down the inside of the dishwasher as well. Follow manufacturer's instruction for running the self-cleaning cycle on the oven, as well as, clean and polish the exterior. Clean and polish the stovetop, and wipe down small countertop appliances such as the toaster and blender.

Spring Cleaning With Mission Bay

Once you've finished your spring cleaning, you can finally start enjoying your beautiful, and now clean, home at the Lake of the Ozarks. At Mission Bay, we offer beautiful spring views of the Lake. Stop by soon to see what our lovely Lake of the Ozarks residential community has to offer. Our Lake view and lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks are just a 6-minute drive from Camdenton. You can find Lake living at its finest only at Mission Bay!

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Year Round Living at the Lake of the Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks is chart-topping when it comes to vacation spots during the summer. But did you know it’s also a great place to live year-round? From the beautiful scenery to the tight-knit community atmosphere, Mission Bay knows that there are many reasons to choose Lake of the Ozarks as your full-time residence. The best waterfront homes at Lake of the Ozarks has a few reasons why you should consider leaving at the Lake year round. 

Beautiful Views Every Season

At the Lake of the Ozarks, we get to enjoy all four seasons with the beautiful views of the Lake! Spring and Fall are full of beautiful views with the changing leaves and the blooming flowers. Summer brings a new life to the area with those enjoying the sunny days and warm weather out on the lake. During the "off-season", things do slow down, but there are still many fun events throughout the season. From fall festivals to local charity events, there’s always something going on. No matter the season, you will love living at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Centrally Located

The Lake of the Ozarks is a great place to live full-time, as it's centrally located. The Lake of the Ozarks is not only in the middle of Missouri but its also in the middle of the United States. Big city amenities are just a short drive away! The Lake area is about a 3-hour drive from Kansas City and St. Louis, and just a couple hours from Springfield. Although you may not want to live in the city, you can enjoy a day trip or weekend getaway to these areas when you live at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Great Schools

If you have kids, you will love to learn about how great our school districts are! We have amazing teachers that truly invest and care about their students. The Lake area is home to four high schools that have graduating senior classes with ACT scores consistently above the state, and even, national averages, according to loredc.com. The area also has two technical career centers, a four-year liberal arts college extension campus, and a satellite community college. These institutions work closely with community businesses to provide needed training for the area's workforce.

Busy Lake to Private Oasis

Because the Lake of the Ozarks is a popular vacation destination, there are fun Lake events all summer long. From Aquapalooza at Dog Days to Lake of the Ozarks Shootout at Captain Ron's, when you live at the Lake of the Ozarks, you don't have to plan a trip to enjoy these fun events. While the summer season can be a bit busy, during the "off-season," you'll feel like your living on your own private Lake. In addition, you get to enjoy all the great amenities of a tourist town. From our amazing outlet mall to our great state parks, there's not a lack of entertainment at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Amazing Restaurants

The Lake of the Ozarks is definitely not lacking in choices of restaurants, from fun waterfront bars to upscale restaurants. You'll never run out of good places to eat throughout the year. Although the waterfront restaurants close during the winter season, there are still plenty of restaurants on the land to make up for them being closed. There's a wide range of different eateries from pizza and burgers to Cajun and Italian, there is something for every craving! Whether you're cruising the Lake or The Strip, the Lake of the Ozarks is filled with great places to eat.

If you're ready to make the commitment and live at the Lake year-round, Mission Bay is the perfect community for you. Our residential community offers beautiful waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. They are perfect for part or full-time time living. Come experience Lake Life at it's finest! 

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Your Guide to the Ultimate Backyard BBQ

With the heat of the summer slowly starting to decline, now is the perfect time to throw the ultimate backyard BBQ! There is no better place to hold your end of summer backyard BBQ than your lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks! The Lake is a beautiful backdrop for any friend and family gathering. Here at Mission Bay, we have created a guide on how to plan the ultimate backyard BBQ.

Food

The food is arguably one of the most important aspects of a backyard BBQ. Whether you want to get more creative, or you want to keep things on the simple side, having delicious food and enough food is a must!

1. Start with the main dish – then figure out side dishes. Are you wanting to serve steak and ribs or hamburgers and hot dogs? Whatever the case may be, figure out the main dish first and then figure out what side dishes complement that food.

Helpful hint: when deciding what food you want to serve, keep in mind your audience and who will be coming to your backyard BBQ. It's important to keep in mind any food allergies and dietary restrictions. 

2. Quick BBQ recipes – depending on what food you choose, grilling is usually everyone’s top choice. Most people stay away from slow-cooked options because of time constraints. Slow-cooking doesn’t have to take all day though. In fact, sometimes all you need is 30-45 minutes to get that slow-cooked taste. Don’t go around telling everyone all your secrets though.

Drinks

While most people think that the food is the most important part of a backyard BBQ, some people would argue that the drinks are. It’s important to have a variety of different types of drinks, some with alcohol and others without.

1. Summer cocktails – having light refreshing drinks are a go to for backyard BBQs. Drinks like these remind us of all the great summer memories we just made.

2. Seasonal beers – the beer drinkers will love the choices in seasonal beers and might even discover a new favorite beer.

Helpful hint: metal buckets are a great way to stock your beer supply and to keep it nice and chilled!

3. Refreshing fruit-infused water – for your guests who don’t want alcohol, having fruit-infused water gives them a great drink option. You can get creative with this and include all sorts of different seasonal fruits.

The Set-Up

Most people view barbeques as relaxed and low-key backyard parties, but it’s only low-key because your planning and execution make it look easy. Sure you could quickly throw some snacks and drinks together, but what would be the fun in that? Now is your time to get creative! If you want to throw the ultimate backyard BBQ, you’re going to need some amazing décor. Pinterest is a great reference for inexpensive decorating ideas! You can also get creative by creating a DIY food station. Your guests are sure to love it! 

Don’t Forget the Games!

To make sure people have a great time, you should include some fun lawn games at your BBQ. It doesn’t have to be anything too crazy, just enough to keep the vibe light and fun. Here are a few of our top lawn games:

1. Corn hole

2. Croquet

3. Horseshoes

4. Bocce ball

5. Badminton

Helpful hint: you can even get creative and make an outdoor Twister board to get everyone involved!

Don’t let the stress of planning a backyard BBQ keep you from enjoying the event. They are meant to be fun and give you a chance to spend time with family! Having a lakefront home at Lake of the Ozarks provides you with the best backdrop for any backyard BBQ. If you haven’t yet, come check us out! Living at Mission Bay, is Lake Living at its finest!  

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