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The Business of Happy Homes Blog

Discover insightful tips and trends in home remodeling through our College Station Remodeling Blog. Stearns Design Build brings you expert advice and inspiration for your renovation journey. Transform your space with innovative ideas and professional guidance.

Green Building: Exploring the Timeline

By |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

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The Guide to Kitchen Lighting

By |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

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

By |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

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Aging in Place

By |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

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Food For Thought

By |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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Beautiful Bathroom Remodel in Bryan, Texas

By |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

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Stunning Kitchen Renovation in Bryan, Texas.

By |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

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Now and Then

By |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

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Aging in Place: Bathroom Remodel

By |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

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Maximizing Curb Appeal

By |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

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