House Plan Companies in Stowe

“Volansky Studio brought our dream home to life, turning a pre-fabricated home into a work of art that we hope will be a part of our family for generations to come. The process was extremely organized, thorough, and well thought-out, with every detail meticulously planned and executed. Kathleen's, and the entire team's, attention to detail is second to none, with the whole house coming together not only stunningly in aesthetic, but also providing the perfect blend of craftsmanship, practicality, durability, and longevity. The talent of the whole team is unmatched and evident from top to bottom in the house. Volansky Studio guided us through everything from incorporating a sentimental retired family canoe into a centerpiece light fixture, and shopping trips for stone and flooring, all the way down to getting the door stops just right. They took the time to get to know our family such that the house would reflect how we spend our time and the best use of the space. The communication was seamless, both between us and Volansky Studio, and between Volansky Studio and our builder, and all of the contractors, and it truly was a team effort across the board. On top of the incredible talent of Volansky Studio, and the clear pride that they take in their work, they are simply a joy to work with--kind, thoughtful, hard working, and healthy doses of humor when needed. Kathleen in particular has become extended family to us. We are beyond grateful for this amazing team.”

“It's been 6 months living with our new expanded kitchen and we are as thrilled as the day we moved back into the space. Overall the experience was better than expected for a multi-month renovation - communication was always clear, we felt in control of decision-making, and we knew that Lewis Creek were truly our partners in making the end result something we'd love. There are pros and cons listed below (no scenario, especially a large reno is without a few cons): Project scope: Bump out a 16' section of the front of our ranch house to expand the kitchen with a new layout; change the roofline & vault ceiling over the new kitchen area; integrate basement stairs into the main living space by removing a doorway & taking a wall down to half-height; custom cherry woodwork on half-wall & beams across kitchen ceiling; new windows; refinish floors; new cabinets, countertop, stove, integrated microwave, lighting, etc Pros: - They were responsive and listened clearly to what we were trying to achieve. LCB offered suggestions/designs that flexed beyond our initial vision (we had a very detailed vision) which helped improve the final outcome beyond what we had originally imagined. - The build team (lead carpenter to apprentices) were all wonderful to have around (we lived/worked at home thru the whole project) - They were considerate of our experience - good dust protection, daily clean-ups to ensure our dog could safely walk thru the workspace, confirmed we were cool with music playing while they worked, etc - Any issues or mistakes (humans are human) were communicated realtime and were always made right - this extended to an issue with the countertop provider where LCB went to bat for us and we love the end result - Project management & invoices were always clear - questions I had were always answered promptly - The subs they work with are all great to work with, too - We finished up basically on time (maybe 2 weeks past the planned date) - We ended about 15-20% above the planned max budget, but this was mainly due to decisions we made along the way and it was always clear where we were in control of the costs, so I'm putting it in the Pro category - The team is clearly HAPPY to be at work and it shows - I overheard a lot of training/support in ways that made me confident in the work being done. There were also a number of women involved, which was awesome to see :) Cons: - I had to be explicit with the information we needed in order to make decisions on what to keep, cut, and how to balance the budget. That said, whenever I was clear on the exact information we needed, we always got it quickly and LCB supported our decisions fully - The budget doc with all of the line items was a monster in Excel shared in PDF - I had to create my own version of the key line items to track more functionally on our side, which is something many people may not want to do We would happily go back to LCB for our next project.”

“The PDB team designed and completed a renovation on my house that included a complete new kitchen, bathroom upgrade, window replacement and opening up space under the roof to create additional living space by removing a wall and installing skylights. The project took three months, coming in on time and on budget. PDB provided great design ideas, excellent communication, commitment to quality and detail and attentive follow up to resolve finishing snags. I am delighted with the results!”