Who knew there would be so many decisions? So many things to think about? Choose? Buy?
Anyone who has built a house or building from the ground up knows about the decision-making that goes into it. Most people don’t give a contractor carte blanche. They want to put their mark on their home, even after the architect’s plans are complete.
What sort of light fixtures do you want? Are you the kind of person who needs to see them in person to get an idea of size and look? Or do you trust what you see online or in a catalog? What sort of finish and glass do you want? Will you have different kinds of fixtures in different rooms? Will you install ceiling fans? In which rooms? Do any of your lights need to be on dimmer switches? And speaking of which, what kind and color of switches and plates do you want?
Now, multiply that by everything in a room. How big? How much? What kind? What color? What will it cost?
Now, consider everything in a house. Or in our case, a 40-apartment facility with many common areas.
Granted, some decisions are the same throughout. Once you choose flooring, for instance, you can use it everywhere. Or not. Maybe you want some apartments to be different, based on size and type. The same is true for paint color, cabinets, light fixtures, counter tops – even window sills.
I haven’t had to make many decisions on Hilltop Grand Village. Our owner and administrator has the final say or she will delegate. I have ordered some things to be used at Hilltop Grand Village. I’ve also been there to help pick paint colors for some areas and voice my opinion on things like the fireplace surround (I love how it is turning out!) and which mirrors look best in which bathrooms.
I’m glad it’s not all my decision, though. I’m not sure if I’d go all wishy-washy or if I’d just start picking the first thing I saw to not get bogged down in the details.
In the end, most people won’t realize all of the decisions that went into each and every room. The overall effect will make many of the details blend in while the special ones stand out. We can’t wait to show you the end result. It will be worth all the time put into every detail.