Home Remodeling and Design Blog
Rusty Green Named dsm Magazine's 2026 Home Design Professional of the Year
February 26 was a big night for Compelling Homes and our Founder, Rusty Green.
6 Hidden Benefits of Renovating Your Home
When homeowners think about remodeling projects, they usually hope for increased aesthetic appeal, better flow, and maybe a boost to their property value. These things do matter, but after nearly two decades in the business, I've seen homeowners...
Interior Design Agency vs Design-Build Firm: Who to Hire for Your Remodel
Most home remodeling projects start with design. (Yes, you do need a professional designer.) But who do you hire to do the design work? For most projects, your main choices are between hiring an interior designer or a full-servicedesign-build firm...
6 Luxury Home Renovations That Will Make Your Space Feel Truly Unique
Transforming a home into a bespoke masterpiece is the ultimate goal for many luxury homeowners. And it's not just about aesthetics but elevating everyday life through exceptional design and comfort. Even further, luxury renovations significantly...
Why a Home Makeover Service Beats Room-by-Room Remodeling
When you're upgrading your living space, the right approach can make all the difference. Whether you're dreaming of making over the whole space at once or considering room-by-room remodeling, understanding the benefits and challenges of each method...
Exceptional Entertaining: Finished Basement Must-Haves and Nice-to-Haves
There's no doubt that a finished basement can add a lot of financial value to your home, but, even more importantly, it can dramatically improve your quality of life. Unfortunately, I see too many basement remodels with cookie-cutter design -- a...
The Biggest Myths About Hiring a General Contractor for a Remodel
When planning a remodel, it's common for people to quickly turn their attention to finding a general contractor (GC). But before jumping headlong into hiring someone, homeowners should make sure that they fully understand what they're getting when...
9 Tips for Choosing the Best Kitchen Remodeler
Before beginning a kitchen remodel project, it's important to identify the best kitchen remodeler for you. Each kitchen remodeling project is a little different, and the ideal remodeler for one set of homeowners might not be ideal for another.
5 Ways Design and Build Helps Prevent the Most Common Remodeling Nightmares
Long delays. Shoddy work. Escalating costs. Finger-pointing among designers, contractors, and subcontractors.