When your contractor give you a square footage price on your project, what does that mean? Make sure that this is honestly exposed, understood by all parties and discussed in detail. Your contractor cannot read your mind, so don’t make any assumptions! Spell out the level of the following to express the quality of the… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, part 2
Month: December 2013
Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
If you have done a large building project, do you know what you actually bought? We are very educated consumers, but when it comes to our largest investment, people will often trust the contractor until there is a frustration point.Let’s discuss how to avoid expensive and emotional pitfalls. To start…Hire a contractor on the following… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
Building a Team for your Home
I appreciate being able to work in a productive relationship with a contractor! Often, I work on projects that are isolated from the contractor and often contractors complain about designers unrealistic designs. Working together means that I can design efficiently and effectively, directly benefiting the client. Through the design phases if the contractor is involved… Continue reading Building a Team for your Home
House Colors
Choosing the right color to paint your house can be almost overwhelming. After all, it’s a big and expensive decision – one that will last a long time. This home is in Grenada and it actually looks quite beautiful in it’s setting. But in many parts of the world, it would be over the top.… Continue reading House Colors
Putting Your Garden To Bed
Well, it’s that time. As sad as it is, we have to accept the winter that is to come. If you put your plants to bed well, they will love you back in the spring. I work exclusively with Hale’s Landscaping so here are a few ideas from Steve & John Hale: -Clean out all… Continue reading Putting Your Garden To Bed
Determining Your Holiday Theme
If you want your holiday home to blend visually, you really do have to choose a theme. How to Determine your Theme: many of us have decorations from years and years past. Then, you go shopping and buy more decorations that don’t match your other decorations. Then, people give you hostess gifts or holiday gifts… Continue reading Determining Your Holiday Theme