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I would like to thank Xandra and the staff at the Gracious Living Centre for providing excellence in service. We had
the good fortune to work with Xandra some 15 years back when we built our first kitchen. We were in process of building a new home and wanted an ultra-‐modern kitchen to suit the open floor plan of the space. Xandra worked collabora:vely with the architect to design a sleek, high lacquered galley kitchen. The results were beautiful! The craftsmanship and her attention to every detail was what you would expect. Xandra also designed a beau:ful bathroom in the same house. The bathroom project was fraught with challenges as it was in a small space which had to be designed to look much larger. Xandra was able to accomplish satisfying results through the use of natural stones, mirrors and glass. In light of our positive experiences in working with the team at the Gracious Living Centre, it made good sense that we should seek their services again in designing the kitchen and bathroom in our new home. The second home is the absolute opposite of the first; the tradi:onal style of the kitchen was in dire need of renova:on. We decided to totally revamp the space and start fresh; no small task in an old house. We desired a classic style to compliment the elegance of the French chateau architecture of the house. We started with a montage of pictures of different kitchens and, using he pictures, then scaffolder a design concept appropriate for our space. Xandra and the team at the Gracious Living Centre visited the site on numerous occasions to: monitor the progress of the job, take precise measurements (this was done over and over with the ought most care), and advice on material selections and colour choices. Xandra was able to use her professional contacts in the industry to secure top-‐of-‐the line:les and accessories for reasonable prices.
There were a number of challenges which were overcome: panels which re ordered but not delivered, were ordered and immediately sent from the manufacture; an extended kickboard had to be installed in order to be1er balance the look of the Island counter; and minor manufacturing defects in the finishing of the cupboards, which Xandra insisted was not to the standard of the Gracious Living Centre, had to be redressed. Even months aSer installation, Xandra has consulted with us to ensure that we are s:ll happy with the kitchen. We are now embarking on bathroom renovations. The team of professionals at Gracious Living Centre has now completed computer generated floor plans, advised on best materials and sourced fixtures and accessories. We are excited about this final phase of our home renovations and happy to be in partnership with the Gracious Living Centre. We sincerely thank Xandra and Yanita for their service. Denise and Mark
- Approximate cost of services:
- $40,000.00