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3 Things You Should Never Say To Your Design + Build Team
When hiring your design / build team for your new home or renovation, open and transparent communication is extremely important. Not only should your team understand what you hope to achieve, but that you feel comfortable enough to discuss your lifestyle and financial situation with them. Just as you wouldn’t tell your therapist how to do their job or ask them to provide drugs without a prescription, there are some things your team prefer that you didn’t say.
Interchangeable Terms in Renovations & New Home Construction
In the world of home design and construction, there are numerous terms used interchangeably, leading to confusion for homeowners. Let's unravel the mystery as we explore synonyms in the realm of new homes and renovations.
This is How We’ve Been Taught to Choose Our Hires - And It’s Wrong
A consulting and design client and member recently asked me “Why do professional’s prices vary so much? What is the right choice when making a hire?” If you’ve ever found yourself asking the same question, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.
7 Ways to Compromise With Your Significant Other During a Design + Build Project
When you have 101 decisions to make during a new home or renovation project, you're bound to have a few arguments with your partner / spouse. Okay, okay, A LOT.
Here are some ways that my clients, including my husband and I, have simplified discussions during a home project and avoided most arguments.
How To Speak Construction Lingo Like A Pro
If you're working with an Architect, Architectural Designer, General Contractor or Project Manager, but have never had ANY experience talking about specific parts of your home, the process, and the build, it can feel seriously overwhelming just to know how to speak! We have heard so many made up words to try to describe something on a house that we thought we’d try to help out and know what the heck your team is talking about.
The Power of Feedback: Good and Bad
Design feedback is a double-edged sword. On one hand, your team wants and needs feedback to improve your project and make it better. On the other hand, your feedback can be ambiguous and not provide enough direction to get to those solutions.
Here’s how you can provide them with effective feedback, so you can work more fluid and faster together.