Julie Graf, One of a Kind Design

Wow. I am really sorry you are having issues with your project, but I feel your review is unfounded. I hope that you would realize that the issues you have had are not of my accord, rather the result of decisions you have made for yourself and the contractors you have hired.
When I arrived at the project, I found you had already gutted the entire house with no regard to structural parameters. I gave you expert advice and opinion as to what should be done to salvage the house and make the best possible use out of it based on your intent. I provided you with drawings for 3 floors including an additional garage/mudroom, plus 2 layout options for the kitchen and upstairs bathroom-along with 3D views. These drawings and dimensions were based on the conditions when I arrived at the house and were so noted.
You had indicated to me you could not get any contractors to consider the project with the exception of someone you had lined up to underpin the house-reputation unverifiable. A reputable contractor would have been able to apply the parameters of the drawing to the field conditions easily. I am not sure what went wrong if not, as I had no connection with that person, nor did they OR you call me with any questions.
In addition, I called you and sent you emails and text messages to follow up on the drawings and space planning which you never replied to until my assistant happened to reach you. At that time, you told her you really had no idea what you were looking at with the drawings, but again, you never reached back out to me with any questions.
Considering your lack of communication, repeated unwillingness to heed any of my advice, and refusal to obtain a legal construction permit contrary to my explicit direction, I found it best for me to completely remove myself from your project. My reputation is to give sound advice, creative ideas, and work with only reputable trades people who operate with regard to building codes and laws, and I do not wish to have that compromised by trying to help you out of your mess.
While I do hope you get your project issues resolved and can move forward, I am not sorry for moving on.
I wish you the best of luck.

Lorrie,
I am lucky to have been a part of your transformation! I certainly appreciate your kind comments and the friendship we have developed over the time we have worked together. I can't wait to see the final details coming together! All of our deliberations and decisions are turning out beautifully!!

Thank you for taking the time to talk about our experience working together on your kitchen and bathroom. I would have felt bad about taking out perfectly good cherry cabinets from your kitchen, so I'm glad I could help pull together all the fresh details-Lighting, backsplash tile and countertops- to make it look brand new again.
And even better, we did the same thing for your bathroom! It is one of my favorite spaces. I'm not sure if I love the tile or the color more, but one thing is for sure, I love to show people pictures of it before and after!
Thanks for your continued trust and choosing me to help you!

Pat,
Thanks so much for your vote of confidence!
That load bearing post sure was a surprise, but finding the perfect solution to include it is among one of my most proud design wins! It turned into the focal point of your space.

Marcus,
Thanks so much for trusting me to help transform your family home!
From the addition plans and reworking of your existing space, your project has proven to be one of my favorite jobs. It has been a true pleasure working with you and Michelle through every detail. The creativity and problem solving we've been through (including the contractors' insights) has been truly rewarding. Every time I stop in to see the progress, I am beyond excited to see the materials and plan coming to life. I think I have put every skill and resource I have to the test here, and I have truly loved every minute! The final product I see coming together has made it all worth it!

Tish!,
Thank you so much for these extremely kind and flattering words!
This project was such a wonderful experience. I felt so invested in this project and was honored to have your trust with this huge undertaking. The contractors were fantastic and everyone pulled together so well.
The house is now maybe even more stunning than we both dreamed. So proud and thankful to have been a part of this transformation!
I can't wait to get the professional pictures done!
Truly Humbled! Thank you!
Julie

Sue,
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued faith.
I feel privileged to have been a part of the cabin restoration. The cabin is certainly a special place and has become near and dear to my heart as well! I am always appreciative of a customer looking to do a thoughtful and meaningful restoration. Every detail was important-as it should be- and I'm proud to have been a part of the process.
Cheers to many years and memories saved and yet to be made there!

Thank you so much, Patti. It was a great pleasure to work with you and Steve!
I can't say how much I appreciated the trust you enlisted in me. We had great communication the entire time, worked to get the details just right, and I absolutely love the way your home turned out! It is one of the true highlights of my portfolio.
Thank you again for your kind words!

Thank you, Jenny! I had a great time working on this project. It was a challenge-the kind of project I like best! I think we did great things in limited space-via internet communication to boot! You and Stephen were proactive with your ideas, questions, concerns, and communication which contributed immensely to the project success.
I really appreciated your confidence in me through this whole process-even enough to ask me back out to help you decorate and add the finishing touches.
Next up....the patio!

Thanks, Kelly. After working with these clients for a few months to get the design just right, you were able to point us in the right direction and ask all the right questions in the limited time I had with you. You were so helpful with the product line-and keeping everyone in the loop on order status. I appreciated working with another knowledgable kitchen professional!! Thanks for everything.

Jessica,
Thanks for the kind words! I am always confident when my customers use AMHF for their floors. The flooring is natural, truly sustainable, and always brings the perfect detail and highest quality to make my projects so much better!