I had the pleasure of working with Suzanne on my eco-friendly home in 2009 and I don't think I could have had a better experience. There is so much to say about how much we benefited by having her on our team, but i'll try to break it down for those considering her for a project.
Summary:
Suzanne is much more than what one would consider a designer. She has an extremely thorough understanding of the construction process, cost, landscape design, finishes, appliances, lead time needed for delivery and how everything fits together to make a beautiful living/working space. I am convinced that because of this extensive experience that having Suzanne on my project saved me money, time, heart-ache and stress. Furthermore, Suzanne is able to understand and design to people and their tastes which is clear looking through her portfolio. She really took the time to understand me, my needs and help me create something that was simple, functional and visually appealing. Thank you Suzanne for making my home a thoughtful place of beauty!
Some info about my property:
New Construction
2155sq ft Single Family Home in Mountain View, CA
4BR 3 BATH
Built to LEED certified Gold Standard
Timeframe involved:
Suzanne was brought on before we broke ground which proved to be invaluable. She was able to look at the plans and make adjustments based on her experience working with new construction and identify problems I didn't even realize were problems until I saw them being addressed in person. It was helpful to have her start at this stage since she was able to supervise the original vision her and I had come up as the project progressed.
Services Provided:
Vision Boarding - We went through magazines, websites and more to get a good sense of my tastes
Plan Revisions - Went through my plans and made adjustments to make the space more comfortable
Communication with Contractor & Subs - Suzanne speaks their language and doesn't let BS slip by
Finish Selection & Ordering
Cabinetry design + Installation
Appliance Selection & Ordering
- Suzanne has worked with suppliers, vendors and crafters for years and has built great relationships making my life easier.
Supervision of construction throughout each stage of construction
Communication + Reliability:
Suzanne is on top of it. Available through all mediums whether it be phone, email you name it. I of course tried to keep a healthy relationship where I wasn't bugging her constantly, but frankly I didn't need to. I wasn't her only project, but I felt like I was. She was constantly thinking about how to make things better or what I should be looking out for. I would joke with her that I didn't need to worry because she did it for me!
Integrity and working style
Building a home is hard. Suzanne makes it easier. She's someone that is easy to get along with, trustworthy and looks out for your best interest. In an industry where everyone is trying to screw you, Suzanne is a breath of fresh air.
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