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I was beginning to feel the situation was hopeless. I remember mentioning to a client that although we wanted a new kitchen, I feared that the solution to our problems was a grenade. He told me that I should let his wife Patricia have a go at it. As he put it, “She really is quite good Andy, and I’m not just saying that because I am her husband.”

That proved to be the understatement of the year. After we contacted Patricia, she came to our house and took measurements, met with us several times and helped us refine our ideas for our new kitchen. We had never undertaken a project like this and were novices at first. I liked how she educated us on the design elements, functionality, color palates, and on and on. I will never forget the day we met with her and she unveiled the architectural drawings of the kitchen. When I saw what she had planned for our space, I was duly impressed. Later, after she had left, we used the drawings and masking tape to “model” the new layout on our floor. Paper was great, but seeing the design taped out on the floor is when I realized that she was truly a genius. I am in awe of her ability to reimagine our home.

We had the opportunity to work with many subcontractors and construction people during the course of the remodel. We have had friends and family who saw the before and after. They have all been effusive with their praise and compliments. People who have never seen the old kitchen are constantly telling us how lovely our home is. I love it.

We purchased our cabinetry through Patricia as well. We are glad we did. It is of the highest quality and is beautiful and functional. It’s funny, but, I was a little sad when the kitchen was finished. I enjoyed working with Patricia. I felt like the three of us had collaborated and created something wonderful together and I missed that creative energy.

It’s been finished for over a year now: I live in that room for hours of every day and I still can’t help wondering at how well it turned out. I believe that the beauty of our surroundings changes the perception of ourselves and our lives. This room has helped me to live more beautifully. Thank you Patricia.