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Stearns Design Build: 10 Kitchen Trends for 2020

By info@|2020-02-17T12:29:04-08:00February 17th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

New decade, new trends! From countertops to cabinets, here is our prediction for the top 10 kitchen trends that will dominate designs in 2020! Get ready to start planning your dream kitchen. Upper cabinets are not ideal since they are hard to reach and they tend to make a kitchen feel smaller. We imagine that

What is Stearns Home-Care?

By info@|2022-07-22T08:34:42-07:00January 29th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

We would like to introduce Stearns Home-Care, a subsidiary of Stearns Design Build, now provides an annual subscription service that provides regular home maintenance. It includes a multitude of things such as cleaning gutters, maintaining fixtures and appliances, changing light bulbs and batteries, and checking and repairing weather stripping. A full spectrum of services is

Green Building: Exploring the Timeline

By info@|2019-11-21T09:27:57-08:00November 21st, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

As we all know, green building has really taken shape and increased in popularity in the last few decades. Many choose to build green as a quality of life choice: to ultimately preserve our earth’s natural resources while reducing negative impacts on our environment. But WHEN did green building begin? While there are numerous definitions

The Guide to Kitchen Lighting

By info@|2022-09-16T13:17:12-07:00November 12th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

Many say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Not only is it a space where meals are created- it’s where friends, families, and loved ones meet to nourish their bodies and discuss their days. Now, imagine the value of the kitchen if you were to remodel it. Whether your budget

Aging in Place

By info@|2022-01-20T13:24:59-08:00October 23rd, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

Seniors are staying in their homes longer, otherwise known as aging in place. This is significantly affecting their quality of life, all while dealing with financial issues. Being at home allows seniors a higher level of independence, while also reducing the stress of individuals having to relocate. As you can imagine, a sense of connection

Food For Thought

By info@|2019-10-17T12:23:43-07:00October 17th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

Do you want value? Of course, you do. Doesn’t everyone? But what does that mean? Value is not a fixed point. It is an equation. An often-used example in discussions of value is the fine Italian shoes that cost twice as much as a regular pair of shoes but last four times longer. The Italian

Stunning Kitchen Renovation in Bryan, Texas.

By info@|2019-10-07T12:55:00-07:00October 7th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

What do you do when you move into a home that has a cozy kitchen that absolutely has nothing to do with your style and was designed for the previous owner? Well, you tear it out and make it your own. This kitchen went from a farm-style to an Italian-style kitchen. Plenty of storage and

Now and Then

By info@|2022-07-21T06:51:10-07:00September 20th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

I was a young child when my family moved to the Brazos Valley in 1967 and I am infused with these clay soils. Back then, Bryan had about 30,000 residents and College Station about half that number. Presently, College Station and Bryan are the 13th-largest metropolitan area in Texas with 273,101 people combined. Bryan and

Blue-tiful Kitchen

By info@|2019-08-20T09:29:28-07:00August 20th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

"Stearns did an excellent job and our kitchen turned out better than I could have dreamed. We had been overwhelmed by all the potential choices before we engaged Stearns, and we found their design services to be hugely helpful. I was especially impressed by their professionalism. They told us exactly what everything would cost and

Speaking to Your Home

By info@|2019-01-14T10:53:24-08:00January 14th, 2019|Happy Home Blog|

I have always advised those who seek to build a home to camp on the land at least once, and through the course of a year if possible, before embarking on design. “let the land speak to you,” I advise. And the same is true of those who have bought a home and want to

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