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What Is Multi-Sensory Home Design and Why It Matters

By |2026-02-06T06:53:41-08:00January 30th, 2026|Happy Home Blog|

Last week we talked about the Transitions theory of design that helps connect a home, and the people in it, to natural and community environments beyond. This week we want to bring the focus inward and talk about the sensual home. A well designed home will engage all of our senses.

Maximizing Thermal Mass for Year-Round Comfort

By |2025-06-27T08:28:27-07:00May 20th, 2025|CTA Consultation|

In a previous post, we explored the benefits of using thermal mass inside a home to address the unique challenges of Bryan and College Station's hot and humid climate. This time, let's dive deeper into how specific design choices—like fireplaces, rock walls, and additional indoor elements—can enhance your home's efficiency and beauty throughout the

Thermal Mass in Hot Humid Climates

By |2025-09-08T08:59:08-07:00September 22nd, 2024|CTA Consultation|

Living in Bryan and College Station's hot, humid climate brings unique design and construction challenges. One such challenge is the traditional use of thermal mass walls, which, while beautiful, don’t work as well in our local environment. However, with a few adjustments, we can still take advantage of this design approach. What is

Stearns Storage Guide

By |2021-09-01T07:45:06-07:00August 17th, 2020|Happy Home Blog|

Storage can be tricky when designing a home and if it isn't done correctly, you’ll end up with tons of wasted and unused space. It can pose an especially large challenge when you’re limited by small spaces.      One of our goals as a company is to take our client’s challenges in their home to create custom rooms to fit

Increasing Your Homes Value

By |2022-09-09T11:59:47-07:00September 11th, 2019|Happy Stuff|

When you decide to remodel your bathroom, you breathe fresh life into your home. You begin your mornings in a bathroom you designed and love. According to Remodeling’s “Cost vs. Value” 2022 report,  bathroom remodels can recoup around 53% to 58% of the cost put into the project.  In addition, you

THE NATURE OF YOUR HOME

By |2016-04-27T14:07:30-07:00April 27th, 2016|CTA Consultation|

A connection to nature inspires happiness.  Simply having access to natural settings can create health and happiness. These seemingly subjective tree-hugging proclamations have a significant amount of science backing them up. Hospitals now focus on restorative landscapes because they know the power of these connections in the healing process. Cities focus on creating green spaces

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