Modern Home Builders Issue 141 | Page 144

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Since its establishment in 2009, Camerio Builders( Camerio) has been dedicated to taking adapted housing to the next level. The company is driven by a desire to improve the lives of its clients by providing beautiful custom living arrangements perfectly tailored to their unique lifestyles. President Travis Camerio, who founded Camerio Builders Inc., shares exclusive insights into his background within the home building industry.

“ I believe that a person must have it in their blood to survive in this industry. My father was a developer and track home builder for over 45 years, so I grew up immersed in the building industry. I have witnessed many ups and downs in the sector, but the positives outweigh the negatives. Nothing brings me more joy than knowing that my clients’ dearest memories begin with the homes we build and design for them. My father is a quadriplegic; he became paralyzed when he tripped and fell during a game of tennis. This freak accident triggered my entire career as a custom builder and renovator and first ignited my passion for homebuilding. I will never forget the day we brought my father home from the hospital and struggled to get him into the house, especially into the bathroom. We had to think quickly and critically, which changed my perspective on life. This experience transformed the way I approach my work and live my life today. I do not take anything for granted and appreciate everything life has given me, including the tough experiences and hard times,” he expresses.
As a result of this experience, Travis has made it Camerio Builder’ s mission to incorporate accessibility features into its homes. Over the years, the company has refined these features and even added new ones to its portfolio.“ We are constantly expanding our offerings in this niche of the industry. Every year, new products come out, and it clear and most certain that each client has different requests and perspectives than those I have encountered before. People are looking beyond the usual accessible bathrooms, doorways, and entries; many kitchen designs and added features are now coming out, making kitchens more accessible than ever. Among these features, the new cabinet inserts being integrated into custom cabinets, such as extendable shelves, drawer microwaves, and countertop lighting, particularly stand
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