Stearns Design Build: 10 Kitchen Trends for 2020

By info@|2020-02-17T12:29:04-08:00February 17th, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes 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|The Business of Happy Homes 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

Invest in Your Home Part 2: Daily Savings + Aging in Place

By info@|2021-05-06T08:37:19-07:00January 3rd, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Before you begin, check out our Investing in Your Home Part 1: Protecting + Growing Your Asset Your home is a great source of joy. It brings you warmth + safety and allows for self-expression. For many of us, it is also one of our most significant investments and ongoing costs in our lifetime. By

Invest in Your Home Part 1: Protecting + Growing Your Asset

By info@|2022-07-22T07:30:12-07:00January 2nd, 2020|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

For many people, buying a home is the most significant investment in their lifetime. Although, very few people think of their home that way, which can be a costly mistake. A home is an investment and many other things, including a sanctuary and an expression of who you are. We encourage you to keep those

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS: VALUE IN NEW HOMES

By info@|2019-12-11T12:26:04-08:00December 11th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

For many years, new home buyers and builders have operated on the equation of price per square foot, which assumes that the lower the price per square foot = higher the value. We’re here to say that this could not be further from the truth. Although the price per square foot can be useful in

Green Building: Exploring the Timeline

By info@|2019-11-21T09:27:57-08:00November 21st, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes 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|The Business of Happy Homes 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

The Transitions Approach to Design: Health, Happiness, Nature + Space

By info@|2022-09-08T12:50:48-07:00November 1st, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

When we envisioned what kind of company Stearns Design would be, we focused on the matter at hand: Designing and Building Happiness. While this is our company tagline, it means more than just a marketing slogan. Designing and building Happiness is based on substantial and empirical evidence. Studies show that individuals who follow the

Aging in Place

By info@|2022-01-20T13:24:59-08:00October 23rd, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes 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|The Business of Happy Homes 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

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