An Award-Winning Project Isn’t Just About the Pictures

Don't get me wrong - a great picture is important. Even in this D.I.Y. world of ours there are some jobs better left to the professionals. We do professional work, why wouldn't I want the right lighting, the staging and the skilled eye of an accomplished photographer behind the lens? We always use Joan Wozniak of Photographic Links for our photos and she gets us great shots every time. But there are other important aspects to a presenting a winner. One thing that stands out in a competition is providing solutions to clients' problems. In our most recent win, the client wanted beautiful bathroom molding that would remain crisp and white over time. Low maintenance was also a consideration. The perfect solution was to use Azek trim which is typically found in exterior renovations. Azek doesn’t require painting and since it is exterior grade, it is made to withstand wet situations. Problem solved. Since the client rose very early in the a.m. and didn't want to awaken the rest of the family, a higher than usual level of sound-proofing was also required on this job. The use of sound- deadening board in the interior walls rather than simple insulation did the trick. Simply repurposing material helped us pull ahead of the competition. Of course it also helps to have great clients who are willing to go with some out of the box thinking. Our clients are really our inspiration and what makes the jobs fun. Sometimes I think we spend as much time creating relationships as creating beautiful homes.