Our blogs feature all things home remodeling, design and build with wide-flung interpretation. Here we cover design concepts for kitchens, bathrooms, and home additions. We also cover green building, building science and building materials. In the wider-flung reaches we cover urban design, the psychology of happiness and celebrations of those things. We are also happy to take and answer your questions.
Check out the recent articles written about us:
The Design-Build Process
What is the Design-Build Process? How does it work? And what are its advantages? Find out in this weeks blog.
Honoring Black History Month: Ietef Vita
For Black History Month, we wanted to dedicate a weekly
Windows & Concrete Sills
This is part of a project we recently completed on Hugh Stearns' personal home -- Take a look at the pictures!
Indoor meets Outdoor: Screened-in Porches
Screened in porch in Bryan / College Station, by
Additions: Six Design-Focusing Strategies
Home addition in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns
How to Choose a Contractor
We at Stearns Design Build will be more than
Proper Siding Replacement
Stearns Design Build replacing siding in Bryan / College
Additions: Building a Separate Dwelling Unit
Additions that include an entire, but modest, living unit are becoming more popular and necessary in today's family homes. Why might this kind of addition be good to integrate into your home? And what makes this kind of addition functional?
Accessibility in Bathroom Design – Part 2
If you’re really serious about making your bathroom accessible, you can replace or adapt your major bathroom features including your toilet, sink(s), shower, and bathtub.
Accessibility in Bathroom Design – Part 1
Incorporating characteristics into your bathroom that allow for ease of access, no matter your range of mobility, adds longevity and adaptability to your space. Here are some suggestions to get you started!
Bathroom Design: Green Ideas
Bringing sustainable ideas and practices into your home begins one room at a time! Here are some ways you can turn your bathroom into a healthy, eco-smart space.
Bathroom Design: Creating Spaciousness
Having a bathroom that’s light and airy can brighten your mornings as you get ready for your day, or sooth your evenings as you relax and rest. Incorporating some of these design elements into your bathroom can do the trick!
Bathroom Design: Insulating and Water Proofing
Due to their functions, bathrooms are exposed to a lot of water and humidity. Their design and construction should take this into consideration to prevent mold growth and heat/energy loss.
Bathroom Design: Powder Rooms
Your powder room is probably the smallest room in your home. As such, it has even more need to be designed with thought and ingenuity! Here are some ways to make your powder room more comfortable and functional.
