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site analysis, and discussions on financing options. From there, clients enter a design agreement, where an architect and designer are carefully selected based on their desired style and budget. After the design is finalized, a specifications meeting and detailed cost proposal follow, allowing clients to review every aspect of their plans before signing off and moving into the pre-construction stage.
Lifestyle by Stadler focuses on communication, honesty, and simplicity throughout the process, as Dean Smith, Vice President of Sales, elaborates:“ We try to keep the process as simple as possible despite the many decisions and considerations to be made. Using a program called Buildertrend, we keep clients updated with progress, and they’ re able to view the range of selections they’ ve made. We emphasize creativity and quality throughout the process; creativity is about delivering what the clients want, providing unique features, and keeping within the budget, whereas quality focuses on many site inspections at various stages of construction.”
Home inspiration
As our conversation continues, Dean turns to some of the company’ s recent projects.“ This year has been interesting as we’ ve taken on two very large projects,” he shares.“ We participated in the Parade of Homes for the first time in around ten years, and we entered with a German inspired home. This home was situated in an area with strong German heritage, so we designed a home that reflects its surrounding while bringing a modern flair. This home has traditional features like stonework, natural wood, and Bauhaus windows, which were popular in Germany between the 1910s and 1930s, combined with modern elements like large windows.
“ The other large project was for the Dominion Luxury Home Tour, a similar annual event showcasing high-end homes
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