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All About Lighting

By info@|2023-07-21T13:38:51-07:00July 21st, 2023|Projects|

Brighten up your living spaces with the magic of proper lighting! Lighting is often overlooked in the design world but plays a vital role in functionality and aesthetics. Let’s shed some light on the different types of lighting and how to achieve the perfect balance for your space. When

Enhancing the Look of Your Kitchen and Bathroom Design with the Right Grout Color

By info@|2023-09-13T07:58:26-07:00July 10th, 2023|Projects|

Our designer, Preston McMath, is here to discuss choosing the right grout color for your tile! When it comes to designing your kitchen or bathroom, grout color may seem like a minor decision that goes unnoticed. However, it actually plays a crucial role in the overall aesthetic of the space. While grout may

What Countertop Should I Choose?

By info@|2026-03-31T07:35:15-07:00April 4th, 2023|Happy Home Blog|

Our designer, Preston McMath, is here to discuss a common dilemma when remodeling; what countertop should I choose? One of the most common questions I get asked during kitchen or bathroom remodels is, “what material should I use for my countertops?” Truthfully, the answer varies quite a bit. There is no such thing

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

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

Now & Then: Bryan & College Station

By Stearns Design Build|2021-09-24T11:42:54-07:00September 24th, 2021|Projects|

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.

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