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Prioritize Value for a High-Quality Remodel By Chris Linden, executive editor e all want things fast, cheaply and where they would like to be financially, of high-quality. When it comes then we can develop a much better target to home remodeling, that’s sometimes a together early on,” Jurs says. “If we can’t tricky order. However, it is possible to get accomplish everything on their wish list results that are highly satisfying if clear initially, we can shift gears quickly and expectations are laid out and adhered to. make suggestions that will help them to “We like to balance the reality of exreach a beautiful solution for both their pected costs with how it relates to project design and pocketbook.” scope very early in the remodeling proAdvance Design Studio maintains a cess,” says Christine Jurs, co-owner with detailed process that works hand-in-hand husband Todd of Advance Design Studio, with clients. Everything is managed inin Gilberts. “We’re talking about how to house from design through construction, get the best value for the investment, and making for a smooth process and a more that’s how we approach the conversation predictable outcome. Still, many homewith our clients.” owners are tempted to save money or Homeowners should know their time by cutting corners. “must-haves” and “nice-to-have” fea“There are areas we encourage tures before visiting a kitchen and bath homeowners to take part in to save a little designer. Defining the scope of a project money, but overall we feel they get the and a target investment will help the demost for their money when they trust a signer to create realistic solutions. good partner for their expertise and sea“If people are open and willing about soned relationships,” says Jurs, who’s
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found herself correcting many wellmeaning efforts. Renovating is a complex process that requires time, but when it all comes together, the value is readily apparent. “There was a client years ago who hugged me at the end,” says Jurs. “She said, ‘I know you told me to trust you at the beginning. I didn’t fully understand it at the time, but now I’m so glad I listened to you.’” ❚ Advance Design Studio Ltd. is located at 30 Railroad St., Gilberts, (847) 836-2600.
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