So you're looking around your house and thinking how ugly and run-down the kitchen looks, how hideous that bathroom tile has always been, how that carpet has got to go. And really, what were the previous owners thinking with that wall color?
Ugh. Well, maybe you could do a remodel. You've been saving for a little while, and this house could definitely use a pick-me-up...
You go online to start checking prices and . . . WHAT??!! $20,000 to remodel a kitchen?! $30,000 for a bathroom?! You don't have that kind of money!
Ok, let's break this down: (click these links to see a complete breakdown of typical costs in the Cincinnati Metro area) Kitchens and Bathrooms are big projects! There's all that hardware, tile, and cabinetry, not to mention plumbers, electricians, carpenters, labor, etc. You understand that those things cost money, and that´s ok, but here's the bottom line:
You don't have $20,000!
Breathe. Relax. Aiva can help.
Here´s something very important that you should know.
Cutting Costs Is Not the Same as Cutting Corners
This is what truly sets Aiva apart from the competition:
1. Overhead costs - There is no need for a big office space or fancy showroom. Aiva believes that it is not fair to pass those costs on to the clients, and after all, this project is for your home, so AIVA COMES TO YOU. It is so much more practical to see first-hand the possibilities of a space and get ideas for specific issues. Every house, every client, is different, so you get customized solutions for YOUR needs, at a much more inexpensive price.
2. Relationships with Suppliers and Contractors - Having worked in the contracting industry for 4 years, Linda (Aiva´s owner and president) is not only an expert on a vast array of projects (see Remodels) that she does with an impeccable attention to detail, she also has contacts in every related industry - contractors, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, installers of tiling, floors, countertops. She knows who can do the job well for the best value, and she can pass the savings on to her clients.
3. The 3 R´s - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Perhaps you don´t need to tear down a room and rebuild it to get the look you want. Maybe you could reface those cabinets, refinish that floor, or paint that old armoire. Maybe exactly what you need is being sold in perfect condition after being salvaged from other houses. And possibly what you are taking out could be sold the same way. Aiva knows all the smartest and least expensive ways to make a space beautiful and is passionate about getting you the most for your money. It is top quality products and less waste for less money.
4. Savvy Shopping - The perfect piece for your living room is out there. The ideal furniture for your bedroom is available. . . somewhere. But you don´t know where or when or how much. Luckily, Aiva does. There is always a vision for your design, and knowing where to find the best deals and the best pieces can make that vision come together for far less than you imagined. Again, we are not talking about cheap and low-quality, we are talking about new, well-made, and stylish products for less money, and Aiva knows how.
Aiva will work with you, your needs and your budget, and use her knowledge and experience to figure out the best way you can get the look and feel you want for your home for the budget you have.
And another note on quality: You´ve probably experienced it at one time or another, the previous owners or the contractors that built your house cut corners right and left to get the place sold. Maybe you end up replacing hardware here and there, or maybe you find out that a shoddy job by whoever they hired is costing you tens of thousands to fix years later.
Aiva prides itself on attention to detail and pleasing its clients (see Testimonials), and promises that every part of your design and remodel will be done with the utmost care and high-quality products at the lowest prices possible.
You do deserve a beautiful home, and although that can´t be free, Aiva can get you the best value for your money, along with the personalized attention and itemized pricing so that you know that each dollar you spend is unquestionably worth it.
