The Creative Process for Better Design and Better Remodeling
When we start a remodeling project, our goal is to create new living spaces that meet your budget and needs while also rewarding you with plenty of "wow" and a good experience from start to finish. Helping realize your dreams within practical parameters can be a challenge – one that we solve by using our seamless design/build process. We apply creativity not just to the design, but to the entire remodeling project, from start to finish.
How does creativity make for better remodeling? By using wide-open thinking and imagination in every phase of the project, we can solve problems and anticipate ways to prevent problems. This makes for good design and for a remodeling process that goes more smoothly and cost-effectively. Plus, at Winn Design+Build, creativity is about innovation as well as discipline. We love the challenge of coming up with fresh ideas for delivering the look, feel and functionality you want while keeping the entire project on time and on budget.
So, what's the Return On Investment of applying creativity to the entire remodeling process? Let's take a quick look.
1. Better design: A boring, cookie-cutter kitchen can cost the same to build as a beautiful kitchen that reflects your own unique tastes and personality. So why settle for boring? Creative use of space and materials can make all the difference in rewarding you with new living spaces that delight you day in and day out.
2. Better functionality: What currently limits your use and enjoyment of your home? By applying creative problem-solving early in the remodeling process, you can enjoy new spaces that not only look great, but that also function perfectly for your lifestyle.
3. Better systems: As we mentioned earlier, we see "discipline" as an important element of creativity. For example, we have developed very disciplined systems and practices for learning about your desires, needs, preferences, priorities and tastes so that we can give you the very best recommendations – and results. These systems keep creativity grounded in practical parameters so that we can avoid unpleasant surprises and help make your remodeling experience trouble-free, fun and satisfying.
4. Better value: Providing creativity in every phase of the project does require a higher-caliber of team members, knowledge, skills and more training and management time. Because of that, the estimate you receive may seem to be a bit more than estimates offered by remodelers who don't value creativity. The trouble is, without a creative approach, you can wind up with a less-than-easy remodeling experience – with extra costs for redoing things that don't measure up – and a space you'll have to live with for years that is unimaginative and marginally functional. Down the road if you decide to sell, these shortcomings can also have an impact on your home's marketability.
We've worked with many clients over the years and our creative process has helped them avoid problems, inconvenience, and unpleasant (and costly) surprises. Plus, they have ended up with homes that continue to delight them daily with beauty, functionality, and long-term value.
How would our brand of creative design/build remodeling apply to your next project? Give us a call and let's take a look.
Maintenance Tip: Snow and Ice Melt Suggestions
Salt and ice-melting chemicals might be easy to use on your sidewalk and driveway, but they can be harmful to pets, plants and concrete surfaces. An eco-friendly alternative is to use sand or kitty litter to improve traction on icy areas. If you decide to use chemicals, follow package directions carefully, apply thinly and evenly, and use the least amount possible. It's also helpful to pre-apply the product before ice forms.
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Michael Winn
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