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Design X Build ready to create their very own oasis,” Michael continues.“ Any area of the process that we can make smoother and less stressful for the clients is hugely beneficial, enabling them to obtain the home of their dreams without having to sacrifice time and energy spent on their family and careers.”
High-quality finishes
Working through the initial steps of the process in such depth significantly informs the design process, which Devon heads up.“ Rather than focusing on one particular style of design, when we get to know clients, we make sure we have a clear picture of their taste,” Devon expands.“ From color palettes and cabinetry down to how they dress, where they shop, and what restaurants they like, knowing our clients’ design preferences in detail allows us to create fully bespoke designs tailored to each client’ s personal style.
“ We take a holistic approach to the process; we are thinking about the entirety of the house from the beginning. This enables us to think about how each element of the design relates to all the other elements so that, ultimately, the final design feels cohesive and unified.”
Before looking forward to the company’ s ambitions for the future, Michael refers to a recent project which exemplifies the company’ s approach and demonstrates the high-quality finish it can create.“ It’ s a single-family home in downtown Chicago,” he says.“ The project began with the clients initially wanting limited renovations and furnishings, but one year later, they decided to fully update the house, including every bathroom. The project included some special details, such as a crystal stone wall in the shower that had to be craned in, and a 1000-bottle-capacity wine cellar.
“ Looking ahead, we are really excited about several upcoming projects including a 5500-square-foot full condo merger, which will combine three units for a highprofile celebrity client. We want to keep on executing these unique, exciting projects as we continue to grow.”
There are two further areas of focus on the agenda for DGI going forward, which includes continuing to embrace technology.“ We are getting ahead of the curve with regards to AI implementation,” Michael reveals.“ We have created an internal task force to assess how we can best leverage these technologies, and we are also looking at acquiring development land in order to build a project that helps us showcase our skills and keep growing the build side of the business.” ■
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