Posts Tagged ‘renovation’

There is a reason why most renovated homes are actually ‘newer homes’ 1980s – 2000* as “old homes” are more likely to be ripped down for a new house to be built in its place. However, somewhere in there lies the treasured Heritage House – protected or lucky to have been held onto for its…

Why will building or renovating my home cost so much? Whether you have experienced ‘sticker shock’ after talking with a builder or designer, or you are aware of the costs of building – but don’t understand how they accumulate to such a figure – here are some of the reasons why taking on the construction…

Steady wins the (design) race, when we can’t control the pace – When to avoid reactivity in the process of building your dream home  There are always delays experienced in home building – with careful planning some can be avoided, but some are outside of anyone’s control. This past year especially, we have all had…

beautiful ocean view home renovation by SGDI

How can I get the home that I want – regardless of my limitations?  Often, getting the home you want comes from analyzing what you have and opening your mind to other ways to accomplish items on your wish list.   The main factors that most people consider to be limiting are size, location, and budget. If you can get enthusiastic…

Want to renovate your home, but really have no idea where to start… What you need to know… The true starting place is identifying what you need in your home, as well as the things that you want. Needs are the things that you cannot live without. In a renovation they can be identified easily…

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Lawrence Green

"I was impressed not only by Sarah's design ability, but also with her level of construction knowledge. I have heard that a lot of designers are good at making things pretty, but are not that great at understanding how things are actually built- Sarah is fantastic at both. I recommend them to anyone and everyone I know without hesitation."

Diane and Vince Grdina

"We had the pleasure of working with Sarah on the construction of our new home. We had a lot of fun working with them and found them always thoughtful, mindful, and professional. We would highly recommend their firm and would use them again without hesitation."

Pete Rackow

"We were immediately impressed with Sarah's ability to assess our needs and understand the type of home my wife and I wanted for us and our 3 boys. Her attention to detail is flawless and every inch of our fully renovated home is thoroughly thought through. I felt like they cared about our home as much as we the homeowners did."