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Skilled in the Art of Listening
The Realist and the Dreamer...
The Two Faces of the Designer
Interior Designers recognized by peers as “gifted” and praised by clients as “wonderful” are those who can combine two seemingly dissimilar talents. The first is a creative side that allows them to dream and see what no one else has tried before. The second is a realistic nature that understands instinctively that an impractical design is a design that has failed the ultimate test of client satisfaction.
How can these two dissimilar talents be combined successfully? That combination, an art in itself, is one that only a few are lucky enough to manage. Christine is one of those lucky few.
One of the touchstones upon which Christine founded her business, Concepts & Dimensions, is a thorough understanding of her client’s intentions, needs, and desires, before she begins any project. She describes her clients as “successful and self confident people who know their lifestyle and priorities. They want to work in a collaborative design setting, which also provides the service of project management.” She maintains one of the key elements of design is “listening”. Proof of the truth of what she says lies in the large number of “repeats” and referrals she completes each year.
The realist and the dreamer – the two sides of Christine.
Has she been successful at utilizing her highly creative talents within the constraints of the practical aspects of the projects? She certainly has. Ask any of her clients
TESTIMONIALS
“I have now had the pleasure of working with Christine for many years and several homes - Melbourne, FL, Jackson, WY, Lexington, KY, and we are now starting a refresh of my Melbourne home. I have always wanted my homes to be tasteful and casually beautiful, easily lived in with children and grandchildren - nothing of a stiff "decorated"style. Christine can take a glimmer of what you imagine and make your vision come to life - creatively taking a very dull room and really bringing it to life through her designs, on your budget. She is friendly, easy and just wonderful to work with!”
Betty - Melbourne FL, Jackson Hole WY, + Lexington KY
“I've known Christine for many years; SolRisa Inn is not our first project. Restoring the 1914 home and transforming it into a B&B was so rewarding that I hope it will not be our last! My husband and I were absentee owners for several months of the year; Christine provided seamless project management. A consummate professional, she brings the right team together on the job to get it done on time, on budget, and right the first time. If a project is important to you, and you plan to invest in building, remodeling or just changing your look, ask Christine's opinion first. It could end up saving substantial time, effort, and money.”
Chrys
“A project two years in completion, my wife and I started this having known and worked with Christine in the past. The project encompassed the historical renovation of two Cocoa River side homes into a B&B, as well as the renovation of a garage apartment along the way.
If you look at Christine's web page you will only find project management mentioned only under a testimonial. If truth be known, it is an expertise that Christine brings to any project. The ability to keep a project on time and budget is a gift any owner can appreciate! Delays in work due to miss scheduling or lack of materials can be expensive. Working with tradesmen can be challenging as can be keeping them on the job. The management of these issues by Christine was superb. Christine executed and led the project from beginning to end. It was a job well done.”
Chas
Proud Co-Owner of the SolRisa Inn and B&B in Cocoa Florida
“I just want to put in writing for your future clients a most enthusiastic recommendation. Your abilities to manage a complex project are excellent. You are detail-oriented and time-sensitive.
You were the glue on our project to build a 7,000+ square foot home. I felt you balanced the many different parties, including architects, builders, and many suppliers. While you are called an "interior" designer, you gave me support in all areas, including exterior hardscapes, landscapes, and exterior paint colors. Anything I needed, you were up for it.
Your knowledge and interest in architectural history helped me create a home that blends both New England and Key West charm-it is both formal yet relaxed. I love the outcome of our home.
Thanks for the creative energy you shared as we developed our dream home.”
Lori - Delray Beach FL
“You had all the right education and fancy initials after your name to do the job. The defining moment was after 30 minutes with us you asked one question. "Which one of you is the filer and which one is the piler?" We know then that our needs and lifestyle would be the center of the project.
Clark and I truly thank you for helping transform the house into our beautiful home.”
Susan - Merritt Island FL
“Over the course of remodeling our house twice in four years, you have helped us to create our perfect dream home - first with the updating of our kitchen, and more recently with adding a second story. Our house had a great deal of “functional obsolescence." Your emphasis on space design allowed us to maximize the square footage in our kitchen as well as to incorporate it into the overall "flow' of the house. The second story addition has made our house look and feel complete. Once again, we have benefited from your attention to detail and how the overall project should integrate, and even enhance, the existing structure, both inside and out. We love the many historical references you applied throughout our home; it allowed us to maintain the feel of being a "cottage" home. Your coordination with our contractor as well as landscape architect allowed those small details to make the difference in our project...we felt a peace in knowing every aspect of the job had been addressed prior to demolition. Your design talents and ability to handle a complex, all encompassing job are superb. Thank you for job very well done.”
Kristen - Rockledge FL