Modern Home Builders Issue 143 | Page 116

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building a home with a formal dining room and sitting room, for instance, as they want to create cozy and intimate spaces that stay loyal to more traditional layouts.”
Close relationships
To build these homes, Anderson must first cultivate a strong and collaborative relationship with its clients built on mutual trust.“ We take our time to identify and understand what our clients are looking for in a home, not only for the next few years but also as they age and family dynamics change in a long-term vision,” Kevin confirms.“ We take time to understand how our clients will use their home and how this usage will change in the years to come. Some clients want larger bedrooms to accommodate their children as they get older, most utilize their basement as an entertainment space differently, and some even leave space for a future elevator so they can install one down the road if they may face mobility issues later in life. We also like to get an idea of how they live and function in their home on a daily basis, considering their uses and preferences, in their kitchens, master suites, entertainment spaces, or personal office. These are the types of requirements that are carefully thought out as we work through the design processes to ensure a harmonious floor plan in construction that stands the test of time as their lives grow and change.
“ Our relationships with clients don’ t end when we hand over the keys but rather continue into lifelong friendships. We often check on how clients are enjoying their homes and catch up with them from time to time. It’ s a relationship built on genuine care for each other. It all starts with mutual trust, and seeing our clients’ happiness 116