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IN SEARCH OF SMARTER HOME VENTILATION

By |2012-12-13T16:10:20-08:00December 13th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

Home ventilation is a fairly new concept.  Sure we have been putting vent hoods over stove and fans in bathrooms for a long time, but this was only to control source issues and not whole house ventilation.Central heating and air conditioning significantly changed the dynamics of our homes.  But it was not until we became

Cabinets 101

By |2022-07-22T10:50:23-07:00September 11th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

  Kitchen Remodel College Station General Contractor Three types of Cabinets Manufactured Cabinets In many parts of the country, this is the most common type of cabinet.  It provides the widest spectrum of quality (from cheap cabinets that can be purchased at any home supply big box store to very high end cabinets with piano

Kitchen Design Process

By |2012-09-10T16:37:30-07:00September 10th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

In our culture today, the kitchen tends to be the heart of the home.  It’s a great spot for spontaneous conversations over a cup of morning coffee, for helping with homework, and to gather friends and family while entertaining. It’s a place of action, and as such, it deserves a great deal of attention in

The Supersized House

By |2012-08-28T15:57:15-07:00August 28th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

Do you have a parent or grandparent that grew up during the Depression?  I love the resourcefulness and frugality of so many who grew up in those tough times. While later generations, including my own, loudly encourage us to reduce, reuse and recycle, the Greatest Generation quietly set the example of self reliance and intentionality.Our

The Sensual Home

By |2023-01-30T07:48:15-08:00August 15th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

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.

Additions: Six Design-Focusing Strategies

By |2012-01-18T15:42:02-08:00January 18th, 2012|CTA Consultation|

Home addition in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns Design Build. An addition should always look like it is a part of the house. Additions, large or small, are an extension of your home. They should reflect you and your needs while benefiting the rest of your home in terms of connection, size,

Bringing in Daylight: Light Shelves

By |2011-11-04T20:51:55-07:00November 4th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Home addition in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns Design Build. Light shelves are an option for windows like these to diffuse sunlight. A light shelf is a horizontal shelf-like light reflector, which can be mounted inside or outside of a window. It helps reflect daylight into areas that are farther away from

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