Are Design TV Shows Close to Reality?
Everyone has their favorite design TV shows. It’s fun to watch the grand make-overs. While the clients seem to get a dramatic improvement on their living environment, not everything is what it seems.
We love how these shows inspire you to what’s possible, but we worry that you are being led astray by misinformation. So, here are some Design TV “Myths” that we are going to dramatically reveal for you now! Let’s pull back that curtain!
Do You Stay Or Do You Go?
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| The family must move out of their home because the final design is a dramatic (and tear-filled) reveal. The homeowner has little to no idea what the design will be like, right down to the color of the paint or type of flooring! Will that wall be there when you move back in? Can you imagine how nerve wracking it must be not to be able to live at home or have no idea what it’s going to look like? | We don’t make you move out of your home (but sometimes you’ll want to). And you’ll be pleased to know that you won’t stay “in the dark” about what the design will be. We involve you every step of the way. We want to hear about what you like and need and want. We show you our ideas and design before construction begins. We’re very accessible throughout the whole project for any question or concern you may have. |
Whose Design Is It?
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| The design is THEIR design, their ideas. Which means you get what you get, and it’s usually
a) whatever happens to be in style right now; and b) a cookie cutter template of the design they do on lots of homes. Let’s face it, they feature their own style and typically must use their sponsors’ products. We’ve seen shows where they purposely ignored the requests of the client because it wasn’t the latest style! |
Because we work very closely with you during our design consultation, we’ve taken a walk through your home, and we’ve asked a ton of questions, we seek to have a clear understanding of the way your family wants to use the spaces in the house.
The resulting design is a gorgeous mix of your desires and our expertise. Together, we make a unique recipe for the design of your home renovation or construction. Since we don’t even bake cookies, our projects are not designed with cookie cutters either! |
How Long Will The New Features Last?
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| Every shelf, every cupboard, every door, every window, down to the last candle and picture frame is there for show. Typically some of the features are only temporarily placed in the client’s home. Once the episode is completed, quite a few items are likely removed (and used in other projects) and the clients’ real stuff comes back.
Also, very often the work is done hastily to meet the show’s deadline. Some items must fall apart because the proper procedures weren’t followed. It’s meant for TV, for entertainment. Not forever! |
Every shelf, every cupboard, every door, every window is the real deal. Every nail and screw is tightly in place and is meant to stay there for decades to come (or until you want a change).
When we design your new doors or new wall or nook, the construction crew will take as long as they need to ensure the home is safe, and you’re happy, for years to come. It’s meant for you, your family, your guests, for years and for decades, NOT for show! |
We hope those shows INSPIRE you and show you the POSSIBILITIES. But if you want real design customized for you and your family, come to us, and we’ll make it happen for YOU, not a TV audience!
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