Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers Near Brenham

“GB General Contractors remodeled our 28-year-old kitchen. Through the process we found them to demonstrate excellent communication, quality work, and timely schedule of completion. They were very conscious about leaving the work area clean each day. We are very happy with our new kitchen. Thank you, GB General Contractors!”

“Our 1971 vintage home had a lot of potential and a lot of problems. It had a wonderful long gallery hallway adjacent to living, dining, wet bar, kitchen, breakfast and family room. Beyond that, things started to get a little weird. The flooring in the contiguous areas alternated between old saltillo and terrazzo. Our kitchen was about 10x12 and had a dropped 8 foot ceiling with fur downs, strange entrances and exits as well as view-obstructing overhead cabinetry. The refrigerator doors, when open, blocked access, effectively trapping the unwilling chef inside a dark, cramped kitchen. Hosting guests was difficult because guests didn’t have anywhere to “hang out” that wasn’t in the middle of the cooking triangle. Enter Paul Brow. His ideas were brilliant. By removing weight-bearing walls and raising ceilings, we converted our breakfast nook and kitchen into an enormous eat-in kitchen. Two huge windows and sinks. An 11 foot island with storage. Gorgeous floor to ceiling cabinetry and beautiful multi-layered lighting. A new pantry entrance allowed for a wet bar with liquor cabinets, drawers and a wine fridge. Paul doesn’t shy away from dramatic choices but also uses his knowledge of construction to suggest cost-effective solutions. He helped us find a timeless solution for our hodgepodge flooring, within our budget! We ripped out over 1500 feet of flooring, replacing with classic 3-inch European white oak. He asked me to measure our cookware, appliances, glassware, wine bottles, etc. to make sure that cabinetry could accommodate everything we needed. We decided to install an extra prep sink. He designed a stunning 60-inch range hood for us that would highlight the symmetry of the space and provide a visual grounding point for the design. This was an expensive piece of equipment, but at installation, I understood the wisdom of what he had suggested. In our powder room, he designed a modern wall-mounted cabinet and faucet that was elegant and simple, but along with the wallpaper created a gorgeous retreat. He designed custom windows and a mahogany front door and entry paneling that provided an entirely new experience for anyone entering our home. After we approved the specifics of the design, he helped us interview General Contractors and gave us guidance as to what we could expect realistically from the process. We were extremely pleased to work with Philip Morrisett of Morrisett Builders. Because of Paul's expertise and understanding of supply chain timelines, he advised us to select and order all appliances and hardware well before we ever started our project. He cares about grout, paint colors, fixtures, and knobs. No detail escapes him. His taste is impeccable. His attention to detail, superb. His work, timeless. His standard, perfection. We laughed a lot during the process, and cried very little! My motto whenever I had a question was: “Better call Paul.” And you should too.”

“The Stearns team designed a built an outdoor office for us, and we couldn't be happier with it. Since this project was a bit of a splurge for us, we had a limited budget, and the designers were extremely helpful in coming up with ways to cut down the cost while keeping the features we really wanted. The quality of the construction was excellent. Highly recommend.”