NEWS FLASH!!!
Check out the NPR story as HGTV celebrates 25 years.
Key points summarized below….
Budgets…they are not talking Metro NY numbers.
“Well, first, I want to talk about budget before we go there because these budgets are absurd...”
—Ronda Kaysen, contributor to the New York Times, transcript form NPR story HGTV celebrates 25 years
In my experience nothing demonstrates this better than a call I received from a very upset homeowner. She revealed that her home had been selected to be part of a kitchen makeover show. Post show, the home burnt down. The fire investigation determined the fire was caused by electrical work done during the show.
So yes, there is a cost to doing it right. and that is why your bids are coming in higher.
Better Flow vs. Open Concept…there is a difference. Wider door ways offer an open view while maintaining rooms and zones.
The Truth about OPEN CONCEPT….
“Dudes will only watch HGTV if there's sledgehammers...”
—Ronda Kaysen, contributor to the New York Times, transcript form NPR story HGTV celebrates 25 years
They can get men to watch HGTV if they show sledgehammers and demolition. That’s right. “Open Concept” is for better ratings not better living.
Feeling betrayed? Bamboozled.
Don’t. You should feel relief. Your home with walls between the rooms is likely fine. It may need some TLC…but it likely does not require you to take all the interior walls down.
While the kitchen is closed off from most of the house in the existing plan, eliminating all wall was not necessary.
After Plan demonstates that while you can see from room to room, doors and walls remain as a way of closing off areas or opening up spaces.
Just remember, when you hire professionals, they have your best interest at heart. Professionals with integrity are not looking for ratings or a show of their own. They are looking to solve your problem in the most professional way possible. It’s great when it all works out and you write a nice review or refer a friend, however, let it be known, Clawson Architects does not do it for the ratings or the “gram” …we do it for you.