Dani

We bought a smaller older home last year with a tiny bathroom and an inadequate kitchen. OGC helped us create an expanded and much more liveable space by taking on two projects - expansion of the bathroom and an addition on the back for a new kitchen. We were not exactly sure how to design and build a more functional home. We just knew what did not work. We met with our designer Nick weekly until we arrived at a bathroom design that seemed optimal and affordable. It actually ended up being really fun and we learned a lot about what is possible in terms of improving living space. Renovating felt a little daunting at first, especially because we had to live in our space during renovations. But it was really useful to be on-site to engage with the tradespeople as well as the project manager Adam. As the bathroom was being constructed, we were able to discuss what was realistic for the kitchen. Adam was very thoughtful in suggesting alternatives to meet our requirements and providing feedback on the practicality of different possibilities, as we continued to meet with Nick to refine our design plan. We also really appreciated working with Chelsea, who provided appropriate design choices to simplify our selection process. Our kitchen project started about a month after the bathroom was done and proceeded along the timeline that Adam laid out, without delay. What really worked for us in this process is the relationships. As OGC noted, renovating your home is very personal and it meant a lot to us to have that recognized, especially at the points in the project where demolition and construction become more uncomfortable to live and work around. We are really pleased with the project results and would be happy to work with OGC again.