Happy Home Blog Archives

Mixing Metals: Should You Do It?

By info@|2024-01-30T11:18:52-08:00March 29th, 2023|Projects|

Our designer, Preston McMath, is here to discuss a common question; to mix or not to mix metals? While this is not an age-old question, it is one that more and more people are asking themselves when designing a new space. This trend of using more than one metal finish in a space

Pergola & Workshop Addition

By info@|2024-01-30T11:29:18-08:00November 15th, 2022|Projects|

We’re excited to share one of our recently completed projects! The project included a new pergola for the back patio and a new construction metal building to be used as a wood shop. The benefits of spending time in nature are astounding: lowering stress, reducing blood pressure and heart rate, and feeling better emotionally.

Whole Home Renovation: Part 2

By info@|2024-08-14T06:27:33-07:00July 28th, 2022|Projects|

Continuing from Part 1 of this recently completed whole home renovation in Southwood Valley Neighborhood. This home, built in the 1990s, needed many cosmetic, technical, and functional upgrades to make it a more enjoyable living space. In addition, our clients desired an interior that was more modern in style and designed for aging

Whole Home Renovation: Part 1

By info@|2024-08-14T06:26:34-07:00July 28th, 2022|Projects|

This is a recently completed whole home renovation in the Southwood Valley neighborhood. This home renovation was quite the undertaking but resulted in a stunning finished product. The clients' goal was to transform their dated home to live out their retirement. This home, built in the 1990s, needed many cosmetic, technical, and

Outdoor Living in College Station

By info@|2022-11-09T08:16:57-08:00May 12th, 2022|Happy Home Blog|

Summer is just around the corner here in Bryan - College Station. Based on our current temperatures, some might say it's already here. It’s HOT! To us here at Stearns, we associate summer with enjoying the outdoors. Our goal is to ensure a seamless transition between nature and residential design. This is what

Stunning Bathroom Remodel In Shirewood

By Stearns Design Build|2023-11-17T08:10:51-08:00February 4th, 2022|Projects|

In our world, this is a common story. A couple has lived with their builder-grade bathroom for as long as they can and are ready for an upgrade to make it more functional. They wanted to create a bathroom and fresh space with a new design, while also making it safer for them

Best of Houzz 2022

By Stearns Design Build|2022-11-09T08:22:55-08:00January 26th, 2022|Projects|

Stearns Design Build of Bryan-College Station Awarded Best of Houzz 2022 2022 people’s choice award highlights top home professionals among the Houzz community, based on quality service and most popular designs Bryan-College Station, USA, January 26th, 2022 – Stearns Design Build of Bryan-College Station has won a “Best of Houzz” award for

Resolutions For Your Home

By Stearns Design Build|2022-08-24T07:54:19-07:00December 22nd, 2021|Projects|

Here we are, beginning a new year! These last couple of years have been a whirlwind! Many of us are spending much more time at home than in years past. NOW is the time to reimagine your space and make it your own. So many of us make resolutions to change or adjust our

The Road To Stearns Custom Homes

By Stearns Design Build|2022-11-09T08:26:16-08:00December 13th, 2021|Projects|

In 1993, I graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Psychology. Waiting to start graduate school the following year, I started taking on remodeling jobs. Having worked my way through college as a carpenter, this was familiar territory for me. Soon I had a couple of guys working for me and a fair

Kitchen Refresh in College Station

By Stearns Design Build|2023-03-02T07:34:19-08:00October 11th, 2021|Projects|

How often have you looked at a specific room in your house, wishing you could refresh the space? While many of our projects are completely remodeled, so often, we have clients that want a refresh on a specific space in their home. This client’s home was built in 2003, so a significant amount of

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