BELLA VISTA

Designed with you in mind.

Meet design partner Rob Little and learn about the Bella Vista process.

The trick is assembling the right team that can take you all the way from design to completion. This is where the design and construction pros at Bella Vista Company excel.

With any home remodeling project, the design phase is crucial. At Bella Vista, this process is led by design partner Rob Little. Throughout his 30+ years in the industry, Rob has designed more than 1,000 homes for happy clients, and brings his vast knowledge and experience to every project.

His extensive training began at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and continued in San Francisco apprenticing under award-winning architect William Churchill. Following a move to Texas and more than a decade of living and working in East Dallas, he’s incredibly well-versed in the architectural styles and building requirements of our neighborhood.

“At Bella Vista, we begin every project with a personalized assessment of the way the client lives,” Rob says, “which helps us to determine if they need a few improvements, large-scale renovations or a complete new build.”

Exploring ideas up-front is key. Before doing any design work, Rob studies a client’s lifestyle in order to understand their unique and specific needs. He then offers multiple fully designed options, working with the client in a collaborative back-and-forth process, until reaching a dream design at an attainable price point, based on the client’s budget.

“I’m here to help design your home, not mine,” Rob says, “which is why our team is dedicated to designing and pricing our clients’ homes until they’re ready to move forward with construction.”

If you live in a Conservation District, Rob’s expertise is an essential resource in gaining the necessary permit approval to start construction.

He handles the paperwork, making the process run more smoothly and quickly. His knowledge of the system often saves time, costs and design integrity compared to lessexperienced architects and designers.

When you work with Bella Vista, Rob is involved throughout the entire construction process – at no extra charge – supervising and advising the team to ensure that your vision and collaborative design is achieved in the final build.

“Bella Vista’s design approach is simple,” Rob says. “We design until you’re happy, at a fixed-price. This promise has led to beautiful homes and delighted homeowners in East Dallas for the past 13 years.”

“Rob created a home that was everything I wanted and, with his expertise, added everything I didn’t even know I needed, but now I couldn’t live without. I can’t recommend him highly enough!” - LUCY M.

Know what you want in your home remodel project but aren’t sure how to get started? Stop by Bella Vista Company’s state-of-the-art, two-story design center showcasing kitchen, bath and outdoor living vignettes, along with ideas for design, implementation and complete project management. Drop by weekdays and Saturdays at 8989 Garland Road near the Dallas Arboretum.

APRIL 22

Harlem Wizards

V. LAKE HIGHLANDS COOL CATS

Watch your favorite Lake Highlands feeder pattern teachers compete against the Harlem Wizards basketball team. All proceeds benefit the Lake Highlands Area Band Club. Lake Highlands High School, 9449 Church Road $10 and up jfernewman@sbcglobal.net.

5 things to do in Lake Highlands this April

APRIL 4

Celebrate the lake White Rock Lake’s largest party has plenty of options: race a 5K, run a 10K or just enjoy the festival that evening.

Where: Winfrey Point, 950 E. Lawther Drive

Cost: $20-$55

More info: whiterockdallas.org/ race/

APRIL 5 Oh snap! Take Insta-worthy photos at Snap151, an interactive popup photo studio that features colorful palettes, flamingos and more.

Where: 5307 E. Mockingbird Lane

Cost: $12-$20

More info: snap151.com

APRIL 25

Taste of Northeast

Celebrate the volunteers who keep our neighborhood safe while sampling 20 area restaurants during this Dallas Police Department Northeast Division event.

Where: Highlands Oaks Church of Christ, 10805

Walnut Hill Lane

Cost: free

More info: bervin.smith@dpd. ci.dallas.tx.us

APRIL 27

Run the Highlands

Test your speed and raise money for the Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League at this 5K, 10K, family fun run/walk and carnival.

Where: Lake Highlands High School, 9449 Church Road

Cost: $20-$105

More info: hjwl.org/run-thehighlands-info