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Garage Conversion

By |2025-06-05T11:24:54-07:00April 30th, 2024|Projects|

What do you do when a pandemic hits and you need more space? You convert your garage into a livable space! This project was done for a professional couple who had two children, plus a grandchild move back home due to the Pandemic. We helped the family add over 600 SF to their

Enhancing Energy Efficiency: The Foundation of Every Project at Stearns Design Build

By |2024-02-08T06:26:04-08:00August 6th, 2023|CTA Consultation, Happy Home Blog|

At Stearns Design Build, we don’t just construct houses; we build and remodel homes that embody comfort, sustainability, and innovation. Our journey towards crafting exceptional living spaces begins with a crucial step that forms the bedrock of every project – a free energy assessment. This isn’t just a technical procedure; it’s a testament

Resolutions For Your Home

By |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

Working From Home: Redesign Your Space

By |2020-05-14T10:14:11-07:00May 14th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

So many of us are newly working from home and will be for the foreseeable future. We have some top tips for creating a designated + desirable workspace in your home. Creating this new space in your home will not only help you stay in the right frame of mind but will also create a clearer

COVID-19 & Aging In Place

By |2020-05-01T09:12:04-07:00May 1st, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

We are just beginning to see the negative effect of COVID-19 in nursing homes all around the country. For now and for the foreseeable future, things don’t look too good for older folks; they are dying from COVID-19 at significantly higher rates than younger individuals. Furthermore, when living in a retirement community or nursing home,

Get your DIY Project Started Now with Stearns!

By |2020-04-01T06:48:05-07:00April 1st, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Are you working on a DIY home project? We want to help! During these uncertain and challenging times, we’ve been thinking of creative + functional ways to serve you.  We are now offering virtual consultations for your DIY projects. Some projects may include: patching drywall, installing plank flooring, repointing mortar, air sealing, replacing siding & rotten

Outdoor Kitchens!

By |2020-03-11T12:19:26-07:00March 11th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Spring is here in College Station and Bryan. Summer is just around the corner! Everyone already wants to spend more time enjoying the outdoors! It’s a perfect time to start planning and building your outdoor kitchen. A great outdoor kitchen is at least a couple of notches above a beautiful patio furniture set and your

Where is Your Happy Place?

By |2022-09-08T09:32:06-07:00March 5th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Where is your happy place? For many of us, it is a place we go in our minds, and when you shut your eyes and escape the stress + restriction of everyday life to feel completely at ease. At Stearns Design Build, we are all about happiness. Our purpose is to design and build happiness,

Stearns Design Build: 10 Kitchen Trends for 2020

By |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

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