Larchmont Mid CenturyContemporary Kitchen, New York
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Start by looking in the mirrorWhen establishing a relationship with a new client, it’s critical to set expectations for how the project will go. The conversation should include details about timeline, cost and even the hours you’ll be available to respond to phone calls, texts or emails.You should also go over expectations for the client’s availability in terms of what you’ll need from them for decision-making. And, of course, it’s important to explain how any changes late in the project would affect the project’s timeline and price. Experienced pros know that it’s critical to include this information from the very beginning of a project. “I believe unreasonable expectations are a result of a designer who’s inexperienced,” says Tim Glass, landscape architect at Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction in Washington, in the US. “You need to head that off.”A lot of the time, what might seem like an unreasonable expectation is simply a lack of understanding about the process, because the client hasn’t renovated or hired a pro before, or hasn’t done so for a decade or more. “It’s the job of a contractor or architect or whoever to educate a customer as to what a reasonable expectation is,” Tim says.Find out how Houzz Pro can help you manage your business.
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white uppers wood lower, mid century vibes
I like this type of wood. Drawers not cupboards. Shelf tops the marble just clever clever
