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get to do that. We get to choose people who have similar ideals and values. It’ s a very personal experience.” The same outlook steers subcontractor partnerships. Mirikeen works closely with every subcontractor on its roster and Lindsey underlines how crucial these relationships are:“ I want to be surrounded with people who I love and value, and we do that with our clients and our contractors.”
Mike’ s ten-year framing career prior to founding Mirikeen distinguishes the company from general contractors due to its strong craftsmanship foundation.“ Mike studies the plans fully and has firsthand knowledge of how to physically build the house,” Lindsey states, regarding her partner’ s ability to understand construction.“ He can survey the design and recognize whether anything needs changing or altering.” Mike’ s framing experience exposed him to Eastside luxury builders whose standards he now applies in Mirikeen projects – demonstrated in his resistance to trend-driven mass production, and the application of fashionable exteriors to generic interiors.“ Differentiating yourself in the market takes a quality team, along with a financial obligation to fulfill that luxury aesthetic.” Lindsey’ s real estate background complements Mike’ s construction expertise, positioning Mirikeen on the cutting edge of design evolution.“ People still like modern contemporary styling, but I’ m seeing a nod back to more traditional styling,” she identifies.“ Cool grays and light-colored floors have been an ongoing trend for a while. However, there is a definite shift back to darker woods and a lot less white in kitchens.”
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