There really is no place like home. Your living space is an extension of yourself; everything from the art you hang, the photos you frame, and the furniture you choose mirror an aspect of who you are and what you value most in life. Your home is where you unwind after a long day at work, host friends and family for celebrations, and spend your innermost moments. Your home should be functional, comfortable, and suited to your lifestyle. You deserve the best in life, and so does your home.
Awards are an excellent way to know you’re receiving quality service from home renovation and design companies. Such recognition signifies an esteemed reputation in the industry for commendable service and workmanship.
Get the Excellence You Deserve
Not all awards are equal. A company posting a certificate on the office wall and calling themselves award-winning doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a cut above their competition. It is important to do your due diligence and research which renovation company best matches your needs (style, vision, etc.).
Ask yourself:
- What awards have they received, and are they relevant to the job you’re hiring for? If the company has won awards for contributions to the community, but you’re looking for a condo renovation, they may not be the best fit.
- When did they win their awards? While recent awards may indicate the quality of service you’ll receive, previous awards might not stand the test of time. Or vice versa. It’s best to look into the company’s history to understand its work.
- What are their award-worthy projects? Award-winning projects should be innovative, transformative, and impactful. Even if the winning project doesn’t embody exactly what you’re looking for, you’ll see why the company is worthy of recognition.
- Are the awards recognised? HAVAN (Homebuilders Association Vancouver), and CHBA-BC (Canadian Homebuilders Association BC) – Georgie Awards celebrate the best in the renovation and construction industry.
Awards Encourage the Learning Process
Renovation and design knowledge are part of an ongoing learning process, even for award-winning companies. maison d’etre design-build inc. won its first award for a project that embodied the learning process. It showcased more than the company’s excellent design and renovation abilities, as it was a testament to perseverance, out-of-the-box thinking, and commitment to the client.
The project centered on a downtown heritage home; the owner wanted to create a third-floor workspace. At first, the city denied the request, but maison d’etre design-build inc. pushed ahead. They presented the project to the Board of Variance and won – effectively overriding the permitting department and getting the project greenlit. The project was such a success that the city featured the renovation in promotional material for heritage homes.
While the project had a fantastic, unique design, it was riddled with challenges the team had to overcome. The award served as validation and a bonus to an already fulfilling project.
Final Thoughts
Whether a project wins an award or not, maison d’etre design-build inc. fully commits to the happiness of its clients. Sometimes, that means hanging a favourite painting near the front door, so that the client feels a little spark of joy when coming home from a grueling day at work. That’s the heart of design and renovation – creating spaces that clients love and cherish.
If you’re searching for a knowledgeable and experienced renovation and design company, look no further than maison d’etre design-build inc. They provide a warranty for peace-of-mind, and innovative solutions for residential renovation projects.