WHAT CLIENTS SAY THAT MATTERS
Of course, every designer wants happy clients. I want clients to understand that my success comes when they think of me as their guide. Somebody capable of showing them a life that can be lived better with the work that we do together.
The result of our work with Corinne is a home that we can’t wait to get to and love being in. It is beautiful and relaxing and it feels like us.
Corinne had helped us with a previous remodel, and we did not hesitate to use her again when we decided to build a new home from scratch. With the remodel, Corinne had been quick to figure out why a room wasn’t working. With the new build, Corinne brought an ease, organization and artistic vision that made the process fun and satisfying from start to finish.
We wanted something for Mammoth that was modern but warm, and also reflected the nature and atmosphere of the area. Corinne began by diving deep to understand both of our aesthetics -- brainstorming through web and magazine photos, shopping trips through the LA design center, and a visit to our LA home. Corinne was respectful and fun as we considered options. She respected our wishes and boundaries but also was not a "yes" person. Because we had a strong relationship, she could lead us to consider different options, and things flowed naturally. For example, we never would have considered dish drawers or foregoing certain kitchen upper cabinets had she not guided us to that, and we are thrilled that we followed her suggestion. There was no aspect of the house that we did not discuss with her.
Corinne also was genius at incorporating the unique aspects of our site. For example, she recognized that our two guest rooms, which face in different directions, would get different light at sunset. One of them faces a mountain range that turns beautiful shades of lavender pink over the White Mountains. Corinne knew that we are not fans of pink, but she subtly brought in lavender and grey tones to reflect the sunset.
Corinne paid attention to who we are. She made me realize that I have a "thing" about chairs with personalities. The "Yeti" chairs in our living area are the culmination of what Corinne brings: her understanding of my affinity for unusual chairs, her grasp of what the space needed, and her determination to go out of her way to find the right pieces. Corinne found these particular chairs in San Francisco.
Corinne is also adept at navigating the different tastes of a married couple. She somehow managed to mediate any disagreements with humor and wisdom, and we were both pleased with her proposed solutions.
These are just a few examples of many. The result of our work with Corinne is a home that we can’t wait to get to and love being in. It is beautiful and relaxing and it feels like us. We love welcoming people to the space. We could not have wished for anything better. We can all have a vision, but putting it into place is the hard part. Corinne made it happen.
Karen, Mountain Modern in Portfolio