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Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean your house has to age at the same pace. After her husband’s passing, our client was presented with a dilemma: should she renovate her home or move? She favored remaining in the home long-term, but was worried about her safety as she aged. Her house had been paid off and she didn’t want to “outstrip” the neighborhood. But she also knew that if she moved, she would pay…
Anyone who has watched a few minutes of HGTV or DIY Network programming is familiar with designers using computer-generated visuals for their clients (and their viewers) to “ooh and ahh” over! At MDG, we’ve been using renderings to help clients visualize their spaces for about four years now. In that time, we’ve learned to hone our technique keeping the costs down on a tool that can rapidly get expensive. TV makes it look easy. Click…
It may be cliché to say, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” But the reason clichés become part of the lexicon is because they’re (at least partially) based in truth. The “first impression” aphorism applies to all aspects of life—from making friends to forging relationships with customers. But for my money, the area where it’s most relevant is in real estate. For the potential homeowner, a good first impression is paramount….
The top pet peeve of every designer, contractor, kitchen cabinet supplier, and all other professional service providers in my industry: People NOT being realistic about their budget! I’m going to get honest here, kitchens don’t cost $20,000 anymore. Maybe if you go to IKEA and plan a whole DIY kitchen, you might be able to pull it off. I prove otherwise below, and many other blogs and articles will also bring you back to reality…
Nothing can beat a great “Before and After” collage! It’s like a movie fashion montage… but for houses. Here are some recent MDG bathroom projects with suggested budget numbers should you want to complete a similar renovation in your home. Going for Gold Our clients replaced everything except the bathtub! This original bathroom was well over 40 years old. There may have been a few updates over the years, but not much was done to…
For the next few weeks we will be concentrating on Bathrooms. This will include small ones, big ones, and even what they cost. At MDG we find that generally our clients are unaware of the cost of renovating a bathroom. Misinformed by unrealistic television renovation shows, $10,000-$15,000 seem to be the numbers that most people expect, which leaves them unpleasantly surprised when we discuss the actual costs of these spaces. We always have to remind…