I HIGHLY recommend! Amy was instrumental in creating the construction plans and interior designs…read morefor my apartment remodeling project, which was completed back in 2019. She is punctual, gets things done fast, communicates well -- and does it all with a great (cheerful) attitude.
Starting out, she will walk you through the process of creating a shopping list of services, which are all tailored based on your needs and your budget. This was very helpful as it allowed me to easily associate each fixed cost to the various service offerings. If I wanted her to monitor the construction site, then I know it would cost X dollars per visit; if I wanted her to vet multiple contractors, then it would cost Y dollars; if I wanted to get interior design revisions for a given room, then it would cost Z dollars, etc. This approach was so much more predictable, and has saved me a lot when compared to a traditional fee structure where the service costs are based on a percentage of the construction costs. Based on my needs, she was able to devise a plan that included drafting the floor plans, vetting contractors, budgeting, selecting materials and vendors, construction onsite visits, board reviews, and meeting a design vision and mood that closely matches what I had originally set out to achieve. Furthermore, much of the process is documented, such as the construction plans, before/after photos, punch lists, etc., and can be referenced online via a shared Dropbox folder.
She is also quite masterful at devising ways to save you on costs without sacrificing the look and quality you strive for. Take for example my kitchen cabinets: I wanted to optimize for space and storage, so my plan was to go with floor-to-ceiling European-style cabinets. What could have easily cost in excess of $25k in just cabinet materials (without installation), somehow ended up costing less than $10k, all because Amy was able to find an ingenious alternative that saved on costs while also preserving the look, feel, and quality of material and workmanship that I wanted.
It has been a very satisfying experience working with Amy and I cannot express enough how much it will improve your quality of life, time, and effort working with a very capable and highly effective Architect and interior designer. Do not hesitate to consult with her, I have been through the process and can assure you that it will be worth every penny and you will have absolutely no regrets.