Lifestyle By Design
The Process: At Once Complex And Simple
For the design process to be successful, trust is the primary ingredient needed in every project. It allows for true collaboration, which in turn, creates the best plans and outcomess. In fact, trust should be part of a homeowner’s relationship with any designer or remodeler.
“In our business, the trust creates life long relationships, which gives us the opportunity to use personal experience on multiple projects for our customers. In the majority of cases, we are not starting from scratch; we know the home and can expand our involvement in a very positivemanner. Our experienced designers skillfully assist new customers in the process so a comprehensive plan is created,” says Groenier.
Ground Zero: Remarking Your Home With Distinction
To fundamentally change the nature of a home, the place to start is designing a kitchen to better serve the family. It is ground zero in terms of the flow of the home. Nearly all activities radiate from the kitchen. Materials, styles, lighting and even hardware can help set the tone for other rooms and when done with forethought, can have the greatest positive impact on your home’s value because they will incorporate function as well as beauty.”
“We approach each project as if we are your partner in the design process,” Groenier adds. “Whether choosing paint color, cabinets, countertops, furniture or fabrics, our staff of experienced designers are prepared to help. Without a doubt, you can trust that will happen.”
The best interior designs incorporate personal needs. Each time a home is altered, there is a new horizon the family is heading toward. Every family passes through various stages in their lifetime. It could be the size of the family is changing, the function of the homemay need to be repurposed to better suite storage and living patterns within the home. All of these scenarios lead to the need for the physical layout to change as well as cosmetic changes.
Laura Groenier, Designer & Owner, Silver Leaf Design Gallery
