We had a terrific experience with the Shelter people. We were looking at an old home in the exact location we wanted, and we knew that if we were going to make it our own, we would need some very good support on a whole-house remodel. Even before we bought the home, we consulted with Shelter to ensure that the rough ideas we were noodling around could become a reality in a home that, frankly, we couldn't stand. The Shelter team listened carefully, focussing not just on WHAT our family wanted, but also on who we were, what we cared about, and how we lived. Looking back on it, that made the remodel process one of discovery -- something we really didn't expect -- and the result is a home that doesn't just look nice, but also simpley works for us. We loved the way the Shelter folks took scraps of ideas from us and turned them into something functional, novel, and affordable. If and when the need for architecture/design comes up for us again, we'll be calling Shelter.
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