E-News April 2014 - "Creativity Makes for Better Design & Remodeling"

Creativity Makes for Better Design and Better Remodeling

When we start a remodeling project, our goal is to create new living spaces that meet your design and budget needs while also rewarding you with plenty of "wow" factor. Our goal at Chris Donatelli Builders is to facilitate a good experience from start to finish. Helping realize your dreams within practical parameters can be a challenge – one that we solve by applying creativity not just to the design, but to the entire remodeling process.

How does creativity make for better remodeling? By using wide-open thinking and imagination in every phase of the project, we can solve problems and anticipate ways to prevent them from happening in the first place. This provides you with good design and a remodeling process that goes more smoothly and cost-effectively. At Chris Donatelli Builders, creativity is about innovation as well as communication. We love the challenge of coming up with fresh ideas for delivering the look, feel and functionality you want while keeping the entire project on time and on budget.

So, what's the "Return On Investment" of applying creativity to the entire remodeling process? Let's take a quick look.

1. Better design: The difference in cost between kitchens is hard to quantify. Costs can vary widely when considering finish choices and personal design elements. High appeal doesn't always have to mean expensive. So why settle for boring? Creative use of space and materials can make all the difference in rewarding you with new living spaces that delight you day in and day out.

2. Better functionality: What do you feel currently limits your use and enjoyment of your home? How can shifting the layout fit your family's needs? By applying creative problem-solving early in the remodeling process, you will be able to enjoy new spaces that not only look great, but that also function better.

3. Better systems: We focus our services on learning about your desires, needs, preferences, priorities and tastes so that the finished product is the result you were looking for. Our systems keep creativity grounded in practical parameters so that we can avoid unpleasant surprises and help make your remodeling experience trouble-free, fun and satisfying.

4. Better Value: Providing creativity in every phase of the project does require talented team members, knowledge, skills, training and project management. Because of that, the estimate you receive from Chris Donatelli Builders may seem to be a bit more than those offered by remodelers who don't value creativity. The trouble is, without a creative approach, you can wind up with a less-than-easy remodeling experience. This can include extra costs for redoing things that don't measure up and living with a space that is unimaginative and marginally functional. Down the road if you decide to sell, these shortcomings can also have an impact on your home's marketability.

We've worked with many clients over the years. Our creativity has helped them avoid problems, inconveniences and unpleasant (even costly) surprises. They have ended up with homes that continue to delight them with unique functionality, "wow," and long-term value.

How would our brand of creative remodeling apply to your next project? Give us a call and let's take a look.

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