It’s natural to want to give your kids the best — especially when they’re going through a life transition as massive as moving. Since school is where they spend most of their time outside the home, pick a Des Moines area public school with the...
Remodeling a kitchen takes up a lot of your time, energy, and money. In the back of your mind, there may be the terrifying possibility that, after all that work, you might not end up liking the end result. We're here to nip that in the bud – because...
Do you know the feeling of being “in the zone”? Where your efforts are flowing, seamless, and easy? In positive psychology, this is known as flow; a mental state in which you become fully absorbed in a task – energized and focused on the completion...
Working from home can be challenging, especially if your office space isn’t ideal. But with an estimated one in four Americans working from home in 2021, there are plenty of tips out there to help you optimize your office space and your productivity.
Did you spend more time at home in 2021 than in previous years? It’s safe to say that's true for many of us. And all that time inside is making people realize how much their home environment can impact their mood, lives, and even health. That’s why...
At Compelling Homes, we know how important picking the right cabinetry is — we believe nailing down the cabinet design is the first step in building your kitchen palette! But, we also know you have a ton of different cabinet styles to choose from.
Short, cold days can make winter a bummer, but Compelling Homes specializes in creating interiors that help you stay energized, refreshed, and comfortable all season long. Add in some festive holiday decorations and your home should have you feeling...
Get to know Compelling Homes! Sit down and grab your popcorn for a one-way video chat with Rusty and Denise Green to learn more about the people behind Compelling Homes, what we do, how we utilize the design-build process, and more. Check out our...
Design trends are always changing, andkitchen trends can feel as though they are the most fleeting. The best part about kitchen remodeling is that you can (and should!) remodel to suit your personal style. If you hope to increase the resale value...
When designing your dream home, it is important to reach an understanding with your builder, but also within yourself, about your design vision. Every family has its own design language, with colors, shapes, textures, and accents that speak to them.