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AFTER

RENDERING BY KELLY INGLEDEW DESIGN

THE CREW

Hire a general contractor vs. separate trades. A good contractor will coordinate the
trades expertly to keep the project moving and productive for all involved.

Hire a designer if that is not your skill set. A designer will ensure the aesthetic is
beautiful and functional. At Terra Firma Home, we assist in the minutiae of details
like choosing hardware, lighting, plumbing, finish details, color, scale, texture, and
balance. A designer is also an excellent resource for expertise in kitchens and baths.
These are big investments in a remodel or build, and getting the design right is worth
every penny. I have assisted in more new builds and renovations than I can count, and
when we design first, then create the scope of work, it always goes well. I once did a
whole home remodel in Seattle, and with the help of 3D renderings and all material
selections made in advance, the contractor was delighted with the plans, and it was a
perfect remote execution.

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