I really wished I had slowed down in the beginning stages of building my home to consider the narrative of the entire estate. You could say the 7th designer was my own ignorance. We are fixing it, but would have been much easier the first time.
I get it, it took me years as a builder to learn how besieged by change I was, and I thought I was in control. You have to fight for the narrative, for the right/good. It's almost a moralistic tale.
I have remodeled two homes with help from architects. I had to fight for the style of the trimwork and windows and molding in both homes. It honestly blew my mind that those were defaulted to some standard trim. Luckily, I had a lot of help with my construction crew who was more than happy to help customize. Kind of shocked me, though, that I would have to argue with the architects.
It doesn't surprise me, sadly. Most architects are not trained on these kind of details. Moldings and trim are historically grounded products. Sadly, most architects don't know and many don't care. I'm glad you got it figured out.
Isn't this the truth?! As an interior designer with an eye to keep things in flow with the existing spirit of the homes I am hired to work in, I am appalled and shocked to experience the decisions that are made without consideration to the design/architects vision of a home. The remodeling and design intent is overstepped because of a contractors decision to make it "easier" for him, a tile setter will follow the contractor's (mis)direction because he pays him and not the designer, an apology will be made after the incorrect windows were ordered and installed and the owner has had to get 'ok" with it, interior trim work is put in place without regard to outlets and and consistent spacing...the list goes on. The easier way is not usually the better way and can very much undermine the end result and affect a quality remodel.
So true. This is why I am always encouraging my people and our clients to fight. It is hard at times and can be uncomfortable but it is important. Thx, for your insight.
We have to make some simpler choices with our home (bought a home that had a terrible remodel that got rid of so much beauty) so I’m looking at design books from roughly when my house was built, 1895-1910. I’m doing my best to shop reclaimed stores or finding something that is new but looks really close to what could have been in my home. Siding has proven to be most difficult… would love to find reclaimed but I’d have to find an entire house because it’s all gone except for about 65 sqft. We do a lot of work ourself by watching your YouTube and Richard’s and a couple other guys that share some great tips to help get us through. Thank you for all the great content!
I really wished I had slowed down in the beginning stages of building my home to consider the narrative of the entire estate. You could say the 7th designer was my own ignorance. We are fixing it, but would have been much easier the first time.
I get it, it took me years as a builder to learn how besieged by change I was, and I thought I was in control. You have to fight for the narrative, for the right/good. It's almost a moralistic tale.
I have remodeled two homes with help from architects. I had to fight for the style of the trimwork and windows and molding in both homes. It honestly blew my mind that those were defaulted to some standard trim. Luckily, I had a lot of help with my construction crew who was more than happy to help customize. Kind of shocked me, though, that I would have to argue with the architects.
It doesn't surprise me, sadly. Most architects are not trained on these kind of details. Moldings and trim are historically grounded products. Sadly, most architects don't know and many don't care. I'm glad you got it figured out.
Isn't this the truth?! As an interior designer with an eye to keep things in flow with the existing spirit of the homes I am hired to work in, I am appalled and shocked to experience the decisions that are made without consideration to the design/architects vision of a home. The remodeling and design intent is overstepped because of a contractors decision to make it "easier" for him, a tile setter will follow the contractor's (mis)direction because he pays him and not the designer, an apology will be made after the incorrect windows were ordered and installed and the owner has had to get 'ok" with it, interior trim work is put in place without regard to outlets and and consistent spacing...the list goes on. The easier way is not usually the better way and can very much undermine the end result and affect a quality remodel.
So true. This is why I am always encouraging my people and our clients to fight. It is hard at times and can be uncomfortable but it is important. Thx, for your insight.
We have to make some simpler choices with our home (bought a home that had a terrible remodel that got rid of so much beauty) so I’m looking at design books from roughly when my house was built, 1895-1910. I’m doing my best to shop reclaimed stores or finding something that is new but looks really close to what could have been in my home. Siding has proven to be most difficult… would love to find reclaimed but I’d have to find an entire house because it’s all gone except for about 65 sqft. We do a lot of work ourself by watching your YouTube and Richard’s and a couple other guys that share some great tips to help get us through. Thank you for all the great content!