Home Remodeling and Design Blog

When getting ready to remodel your basement, one of the essential decisions is about flooring. Many clients have told us that this feels overwhelming since there are many different options, each with its own pros and cons.

If you look around online, you'll find there's absolutely no consensus about how much it costs to finish a basement. My advice: don't worry about the national average or the cost per square foot or per linear foot of basement wall. What's more, the ...

Not so long ago, kitchen lighting was mostly about function rather than style. A combination of fluorescent lights and powerful spots was considered to be enough to light your way through meal preparation and cleaning, and aesthetics were largely...

Embarking on your first major home renovation can feel like setting sail in a storm: exhilarating yet intimidating.

Every fall, residents of Central Iowa have the opportunity to take a firsthand look at a wide array of remodeled homes completed by some of the best home builders in Des Moines. Compelling Homes is back again this year with not one but two tour...

Every homeowner’s journey is unique, marked by distinct events, milestones, and life stages. At Compelling Homes, we believe your home should evolve along that journey, reflecting your lifestyle and aspirations through thoughtful design of your...

Is now the right moment for a Des Moines home remodel? Welcome to Compelling Homes’ latest video blog, where our visionary Rusty Green shares his insights on remodeling in captivating bite-sized nuggets. As a design-build remodeling company,...

Are you going to tolerate the status quo? Can you live with a layout that doesn’t work or a ho-hum gathering the next time you host? Is it insane to think of putting a bar in your basement? Crazy to host your son's graduation on a beautifully...

For many of us, our homes are more than just buildings with rooms where we spend our time. They're repositories of love, life, and countless cherished memories. From the warmth of family meals in the kitchen to quiet evening soaks in the bathroom,...

During the early stages of planning your basement remodel, one of the first things you’ll have to determine is how much you want to spend on the project.