Tips from Past & Current Clients

Whether you are building your dream home or finally pulling the trigger on that kitchen remodel you have been wanting to do for so long, we can all agree on one thing: remodeling your home can be stressful, especially if you are a year round resident literally living through the renovation process.

Don’t start to panic, yet though – we have taken some time to catch up with past (and current) clients, to see what advice they have for us on how to “keep your cool” during the whirlwind process of remodeling a home. While their advice may not speed up the process (be patient, we promise it will be worth the wait!), their words definitely have some value, and certainly can give us all peace of mind.

   

 Before & After

Chuck & Kathy are current clients of ours who are in the midst of a cottage remodel. While they are currently residing down state and are not up north year round, Chuck shared the importance of communication throughout the entire process. “Individuals need to understand that it is essential to have in-person communication with the design/project management team. People need to be aware of what is going on within their project and it really helps just to ensure everyone is on the same page. If your full time home is downstate and you have a cottage up north, you need to make sure you’re visiting the showroom at least every 4-6 weeks to touch base and stay connected.”

Before & After

Chuck’s advice is spot on; the key to any successful project (and keeping your sanity during said project) is communication. We will say it once, and we will say it again, communicate, communicate, communicate. Kathy, in addition, commented on how important it is to document what you like, but always keep an open mind and allow the designer to offer suggestions/ their professional opinion. “I’ve been screenshotting everything I love to save and show Angela…BUT, I’m also going into each meeting with an open mind and am always excited to hear what she has to suggest.”

Before & After 

Trish, a past client of Kitchen Choreography’s, shared some insight she gained from her kitchen remodel experience. “My best piece of advice is to try and enjoy the process as much as you can…sit back, relax, and let the professionals do what they are best at. There is no point in worrying, or stressing when the end result will be the same regardless – a stunning new space.” …she’s not wrong! While we all understand the process of renovating a home can be chaotic, and sometimes even frustrating, all we can do is make the best of it, just like any other situation. So why not enjoy the process of your house becoming a home?

Before & After

In conclusion, another one of our awesome clients, Ginna, summed up exactly what she thought was the most important part of the process. “The imagination, thoughts and dreams you bring to the project are so important. Your end result will fully reflect you, and will bring you happiness every time you enter that space.” 

We hope these words of wisdom from our past and current clients have helped put your mind at ease a bit, the process of designing a home should be fun and a memory to treasure forever.