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Design Notes

Getting Exactly What You Need

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You have decided to start a home renovation project. Congratulations! You are excited but also feeling overwhelmed by the process. Can you relate to any of this?

  • What design style best represents me?
  • How can I be sure I will like it once it’s finished?
  • How will I find what I want with so many options?
  • What comes first?
  • How can I make sure the completed project feels like home?

These questions are perfectly normal. Starting a renovation can be difficult, especially if it’s your first time. Many things, such as the budget and design, need to be decided on. Our goal is to not only help you with your renovation but also assist you in finding the right design that reflects you perfectly. Find out how we help others through their renovation journey and ensure amazing results.

Understanding You And Helping You Understand Your Needs

Our first step with every new client is listening. This is the most essential part of the process because it is where you express your thoughts, needs, wishes, and goals for the new space. This is your home; you are meant to enjoy this area, so we want to make sure you are happy with the results. We listen so that we can understand your needs and help guide you to exactly the right style and choices that reflect that style.

Simplify The Process

Even though renovating your home will result in a new space that is both beautiful and functional, it can also mean you have to make adjustments until the process is complete. This is not always easy, but your design meeting and contract should be. We don’t bother you with a contract that is ten pages long, has lots of fine print, and is filled with lawyer terms. Our goal is to give you a contract that clearly explains our job and responsibilities, and leave you more time for what is essential.

Set Realistic Goals

HGTV is great at presenting an hour-long, thrilling renovation, but sadly, it often gives unrealistic goals, budgets, and visions. You can read our full article on HGTV here. In our design meeting, we go over all aspects of the project, helping you set realistic goals that lead to a smooth renovation and great results.

Presented Only With Options That Reflect You

No one likes to waste their time looking at things that don’t pertain to them, which is why we give you options that are within your guidelines, including a budget, design style, and color choices. Our experience gives us the confidence to say we know what works and what doesn’t. We have helped other clients achieve exactly what they want every time.

Creating A Place That Feels Like You

Our ultimate goal is for you to finish your renovation journey completely happy with the results and in a space that truly feels perfect for you. When a project is complete, it should be what you envisioned and feel like home.

Come visit our showroom, designed to allow you to touch and see the potential awaiting your space. Touring our showroom gives you the chance to put yourself in a real space and say, “Yes, this feels like home.”

“We interviewed two other cabinet companies located here in Charlotte.  Our decision to use Greenbrook Design –  was based on our great previous experience and the quality of Walker Woodworking cabinetry…Their design help was critical to the success of the project.  They helped us understand what works and doesn’t work based on their experience.”

Satisfied client.

Read more of what our clients are saying here.

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Made To Last: What is a Karran Sink?

Design Notes

The kitchen sink is probably one of the most important elements in the kitchen, since it’s where we wash dishes, rinse food, and wash our hands. There are so many options, such as stainless steel, porcelain, and ceramic. Then, of course, there are multiple styles and sizes. At Greenbrook, we are always looking for new items that will meet a need for our clients, and sinks definitely are one of them, which is why we are an authorized dealer for the Karran Sinks.

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Upcycling & Bold Colors: What is Grand Millennial Style

Life, Styled

Old meets new to create a blend of something beautiful, which is one way to summarize grand millennial style. While minimalism is still a popular trend, many millennials are finding comfort and freedom of expression from their beloved family heritage. Grand millennial is a combination of the new with things of the past, like that old wingback chair from grandma’s attic, and breathing new life into it through reupholstering it. This style also pairs perfectly with many people’s desire to recycle and reduce waste by repurposing existing materials. Let’s unpack this style a little more and find out if it is right for you.

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March 1, 2021/by Stacey Walker
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Eco-Friendly: SMART HOME GUIDE

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Using smart devices to help manage your home not only makes your life easier. However, many forms of smart home tech also reduce utility usage and improve your home’s carbon footprint. You’ll improve your life and become more eco-friendly all at once! Here’s how to get started:

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Natural, Beneficial, and Healthy: USING NATURAL LIGHT FOR WELLNESS

Design Notes

Health and wellness are a high priority for many today, especially in the home, which is why interior designers are placing a great emphasis on the renovation or remodel plans for the home. Natural light brings a wealth of benefits for your family and also gives the home a beautiful warmth.

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Bold, Bright, & Beautiful: Dark Colors Make Bold Statements

Design Notes

Contrast is a design element that is used often since it makes a statement, creates visual interest, and provides a touch of elegance to the space. White and Black, dark mixed with warm metals like gold, copper, and brass. Many interior designers are choosing to use this tool and these color combinations more in their creations, and it seems that this trend is only increasing in popularity.  Let’s explore the different ways you can add dark colors to your space, balanced with enough light to make a beautiful presentation in your home that both you and your guests will enjoy.

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