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

Beautiful Bathroom Remodel in Bryan, Texas

By info@|2023-10-16T16:18:16-07:00October 11th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

Before the remodel, this bathroom was not functional at all! It was a large space that felt very crowded, so our intention was to increase the size and maximize the space. Everything in this bathroom was cramped together and let's not forget the awful phonebooth shower. (fingers crossed phonebooth showers stay in the past!) Collectively, we set

Stunning Kitchen Renovation in Bryan, Texas.

By info@|2019-10-07T12:55:00-07:00October 7th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes 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|The Business of Happy Homes 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

Aging in Place: Bathroom Remodel

By info@|2019-09-19T09:34:15-07:00September 19th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

There are so many great reasons to remodel your bathroom! 1) Increase the value of your home 2) Improve energy efficiency 3) Enhance aesthetics and so much more! At Stearns Design Build, we are advocates of Aging in Place. Being at home allows seniors a higher level of independence, while also reducing the stress of

Maximizing Curb Appeal

By info@|2019-09-04T09:50:11-07:00September 4th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

A lovely home with simple lines that are hidden by a single color of paint. This home’s existing beauty has been hidden by the improper use of color. A significant change in paint was applied to accentuate the different elements of the exterior of the home. Such as the windows, trim, and doors. A new

Blue-tiful Kitchen

By info@|2019-08-20T09:29:28-07:00August 20th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes 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

Is HomeAdvisor a Good Way to Find a Contractor?

By info@|2019-03-15T13:16:52-07:00March 15th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

HomeAdvisor.com is a popular site that spends a lot on marketing. So, are they a good resource for finding a contractor? My answer is that depends. So, let’s break it down. Pros HomeAdvisor has some great content, though some of it needs to be taken with a grain of salt. There is no licensing of

Mastering Color in Residential Remodeling

By info@|2019-03-08T10:21:03-08:00March 8th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes Blog|

My name is Hugh. But today we will be talking about color so, today, I am Hue: a person of color. The color palette is such a powerful and unifying element in interior design that it is to a where we start. In the process of guiding clients through selections and interior design, we start

Speaking to Your Home

By info@|2019-01-14T10:53:24-08:00January 14th, 2019|The Business of Happy Homes 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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