Design + Remodel
Inspired design. Built Right. On time and within budget.
Better Design. Better Process. Better Results.
It seems like everyone has a remodeling horror story. Bad design, busted budgets, timelines that drag on forever, and disappointing final results abound. It’s enough to keep anyone from even considering a remodel! Better to settle for mediocrity than risk the unknown expense and disruption of a botched remodel, right?
At Smith House, we know there is a better way. With our efficient process, we will remodel the house you have into a home you love with minimal stress or disruption to your daily routine. You’ll be amazed at how smoothly a remodel can run as we follow our proven process.
Our Process:
1. Getting to Know Each Other
The first step is a 30 minute discovery call where we get to know a little about each other, about the project and the vision.
After our first chat, if it feels like a Smith House remodel is right for your family, we will send you our “Remodeling Worksheet” and schedule a one hour consultation in your home (consulting rates apply). The worksheet and initial consultation will help us discover what is important to you and develop a program that will drive the design, budget, and build processes.
2. Design + Quote + Schedule
Your family is unique, and the needs of your house are as distinctive as you are. Design goes beyond pretty social media pictures (although we do love some good inspiration pics!), and we take the time to fully understand your particular needs, desires, and tastes, as well as your home's current assets and challenges. Our remodel designs incorporate what is important to you with our expertise in layout, lighting, workflow, cabinetry, and appliances to deliver a kitchen that is both unique and proven to work.
We take the time to get accurate price and schedule quotes from our trades for each individual project. Custom remodels can vary wildly from one scope of work to the next, and general estimates can set the project up for failure from the beginning. We know that it is much better to spend a little time and money on the front end building an accurate design, budget, and schedule than to rush in and find out too late that it is not what you had in mind.
Our design + quote + schedule process is an early investment in the remodeling process that pays huge dividends down the line in quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Additionally, we know the final interior design is as crucial as the space planning, carpentry, and tile. That’s why our design services can include interior design from the beginning (design fees apply). Planning for furniture pieces from the start allows us to design a fully integrated space that considers furniture size and coordinates the architecture with the decor.
3. Build
The Smith House build process emphasizes quality and efficiency, routinely surpassing industry-average construction times. We work with some of the best craftsmen in Austin and our professional project management team keeps work progressing at an impressive rate. However, remodels are very disruptive to live through, and we encourage most of our clients to allow us to move their families to a nearby short-term rental for the duration of the build. The minimal addition to the budget pays huge dividends to their mental health and quality of life!
4. Move In!
It's time to really enjoy your new space! Experience better functionality, more comfort, and feel that renewed sense of pride in your home!
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ’s page and fill out our contact form for a call!
Life’s Short.
Why Not Live In A Home You Love?
Did you know that your home is affecting your mental health? When Veronica and I first moved to Austin, we bought a house desperately in need of a complete remodel. As design-builders, it should have been easy, right? But it's true what they say: the cobbler’s kids have no shoes. In our case, the builder's family lived in a sad, tired home.
When we finally pulled the trigger and remodeled our home, we were amazed to realize how much our living space had been affecting our mood and well-being. Instead of our house draining our emotions and being an embarrassment, we're now proud that our home nurtures and inspires our family and friends.
Our experience matches the research – the spaces we inhabit drastically affect our outlook and effectiveness in life. That's why we're so excited to help families in Austin remodel their houses into homes they love – homes that are good for them too! If you're tired of living in a house that doesn't reflect and inspire the best version of you, click the link to get in touch today!