A common mistake that many homeowners make is to undertake the design and build process simultaneously.
But the rationale that figuring out the design specifications (surfaces, wood finishes, paint, etc...) on the fly while you are in the middle of building will save time and money is counter-intuitive to any other industry if you think about it.
BMW would never start manufacturing a prototype vehicle before all plans were completed, Apple certainly wouldn't roll out the next generation ipad without first making sure that every function was tested and proven, and a trial lawyer certainly wouldn't wing a case.
Similarly, starting the building process on your home without first specify all plans won't make the process go any faster....on the contrary it will actually delay your schedule and often even increase the budget (you may find yourself forced to throw money at a problem that needs immediate fixing...or if not, compromise on the quality).
So start every project with thorough plans. Not only will this reduce your headaches, keep you on budget and schedule, but it will also guarantee that you won't have to settle for what's available.....and then have to do it again.
This time of year is busy for us with renovations for clients who are getting a jump start for their holiday visitors. A huge factor in most of our renovation jobs is to consider the eventual resale value of our client's property. Typically I will suggest that the best way to add value to a home is to update "where the water is" - Kitchen and Bathrooms.
Stay tuned for the reveal of Peter & Myrian’s…
Bring your sledgehammer….
Ok – nothing really to do with furniture, but wanted to share a high heel miracle with you. I’ve been in this business for over 10 years and know fully well that heels are a BIG NO NO on construction sites. But I can’t bare the thought of looking like the 5’4″ that I am in Channel flats (not to mention that I would have to listen to Granville complain about it all day). On this particular day, Granville and I were leaving a site in West Hollywood when my heel got stuck between two terra cotta tiles that hadn’t been grouted yet. If Granville hadn’t caught me, I would have fallen face first into a mound of pea gravel. To our surprise, my Leboutin’s were barely scratched. They remain my old faithfuls.
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