Ashley in Whitby

We had the pleasure of working with Nick and his team to renovate our unfinished basement in February 2023. It was a project we wanted to do for quite some time but didn't know where to start. You hear horror stories about contractors so it was a pretty daunting task on who we should work with. It's a huge amount of money being put into a renovation and we didn't want to take picking a contractor lightly. We came across StClair Design Concepts and met with Nick to do a walk through and talk about what our vision was for the space. Nick was just the kindest person. Such a warm welcoming personality and you could tell he has a passion for what he does. It wasn't just a job, he actually cared. He made us feel completely at ease and the choice to go with him was a no brainer based off our first interaction. What we thought we wanted, ended up being completely different from what Nick and his team came up with...in the best way possible!! They truly maximized the area in the most practical and efficient way making it a beautiful living space for our whole family. There was an open play area for the kids, a lounge section for my girls nights and a bonus stunning bar for my husband and his buddies which we didn't even think was possible! Plus a gorgeous 3 piece bathroom and of course loads storage! He explained the value of having the extra bathroom and I am so glad we listened to him. The space was not huge to begin with but to create all of that and make it flow so effortlessly was something we could have never envisioned on our own. They really thought outside of the box and came up with this wonderful floor plan design. They brought to life our vision along with soo much more. The amount of compliments we got on the space is unbelievable. The one that stood out the most is that it didn't feel like a basement. It was so spacious, bright, warm and inviting. This project started as a "love it or list it" journey. We needed more room and started looking into other homes but we also loved our house since it was our first home together. If we were going to sell we wanted to make sure to get top dollar for it. Nick talked us through both options and made sure to create a space that fit our current needs as well add so much value to the house if we did choose to sell it. In the end we loved it and stayed! But when we are ready to sell one day I know that basement will certainly set us apart from the other houses in our neighborhood and we will definitely see the return on our investment. I was pregnant with my 2nd child so time was a very big factor for us. This space had to be done before the baby arrived and not only did Nick and his team fit us in earlier than anticipated, they finished the basement in 2 weeks! 2 weeks!! I could not believe it, I am still in shock lol. His team showed up promptly everyday and put in the work. They were extremely efficient and fast. Their work is detailed and precise, no short cuts were taken. We know the work that was done will last for decades to come, it was done right. They cleaned up after themselves everyday and when the project was done they left our house in immaculate condition for us to just decorate as we wish. We were able to live in our house with me pregnant and a toddler throughout the entire reno. I also worked from home and was not bothered by them at all. I felt comfortable and completely safe in my home during the reno. They treated my house and my family with the utmost respect and that is something I won't forget. And honestly everyone was very kind. I was greeted with a good morning and a smile everyday. Nick was with us every step of the way. Checking in daily, providing inspiration, going shopping with us and ensuring we were staying within our budget which was really important! When I say it was stress-free, it was really a stress-free experience from start to end because Nick handled everything for us! We didn't have to do a thing aside from pick finishes. It was a big project that went soo smoothly and even today it still seems too good to be true! It's all thanks to Nick and StClair Design Concepts. I am so grateful to have crossed paths with Nick and I truly cannot recommend them enough for any of your renovation needs. They are a team with integrity, honesty, passion, creativity and dedication. I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Thank you so much Nick!