Summary
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I learned that a well-designed kitchen needs sufficient storage and counter space. Our previous kitchen had neither, and it was hard to keep it organized.
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It's important to work with professionals who listen and are patient. Typhon was great because he took the time to create multiple designs until we found the right one, which took about six or seven tries.
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When planning big home projects like a kitchen renovation, know that good teams can stick to timelines. Our renovation was promised to take five weeks, and we were amazed that they completed it on time, despite our doubts.
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The crew worked hard and efficiently. Every day, they showed up on time, and their work was steady. This made a big difference, especially because our family of five was living through the renovations.
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For large gatherings, having a kitchen with a good layout is crucial. Our new kitchen allowed us to host 150 guests comfortably, something our old kitchen could not have handled.
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A kitchen can have focal points that enhance its look. We made sure our range and hood were standout features, and they turned out beautifully.
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Positive experiences lead to recommendations. We were so satisfied that we felt confident referring the team to friends and family.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing efficient storage solutions in your workspace. Just like a well-organized kitchen, having enough storage and clear surfaces can help you keep your area neat and improve your work efficiency. This could be as simple as decluttering your desk and using organizers or containers you already have.
A good way to make any project successful is to work with people who listen to your ideas and are patient. When you team up with others for a business venture or personal growth, ensure they are willing to understand your vision and collaborate until you find what works best. Don't settle until you're satisfied with the plans or designs you develop together.
If you're planning a significant project, like starting a business or learning a new skill, create a timeline and stick to it. Aiming for a specific completion date can help keep the project on track, just like how the construction team completed the kitchen on time.
Engage consistently with your tasks or goals. Just like the crew that worked hard daily, being diligent and showing up for your work can lead to success, whether it's a business goal or personal growth.
To host effectively or lead meetings smoothly, ensure your environment is conducive, much like a kitchen suited for large gatherings. Arrange your space to encourage a good flow and focal points that enhance the work atmosphere.
Finally, share your positive experiences with others. When you achieve something great or have a good experience, recommending your partners or methods to friends or colleagues can be highly rewarding.
Full Transcript
[Music] my name is John hnot my wife and I uh live here in anandale Virginia previously we had a a galley kitchen and it was functionally obsolete actually the kitchen itself didn't look half bad but uh it was very hard to we had no real good storage areas we were limited on on counter space our counters were were cluttered with all sorts of um like small appliances and um it just the space wasn't working so I actually found them through I think it was like a um a flyer from The Washington Post so I had reached out to I mean many companies um probably I don't know five or six at least uh but we you know we we met with Typhon initially he actually came out to the house took some measurements um said hey I'll put a design together for you like an initial design really nice guy great great to work with as he was throughout the project by the way the initial design that uh tyun did for us uh you know I really liked it so I I don't know how many iterations we ended up finally doing but it was probably at least six or seven um but he was very patient working with us and kind of helping walk us through the whole process and you know we we kind of had an idea of what we knew we wanted it to look like play um but obviously it was It was kind of hard to you know our space was weird so we had to figure out how do we use this space um you know so anyway he helped got us through it the the team was was you know all all of the guys who were working here every day and and I'll say they were here like every day you know same time um you know they would really just work hard and you could see it every day like the you know what they were doing how they were you know the demolition how they how they identified like how the project would go time frame wise um from the beginning actually we we were we were unsure that they would hit the time frame because they said hey we we can do this in 5 weeks and we thought this is a pretty big project uh we have friends and neighbors who've been through kitchen renovations that have gone on for and it seems like 3 four five months it seems to take um and so you know we were we were reconfiguring some walls obviously the kitchen layout itself was much different um so we said you guys are confident in this great um but we felt like you know it's probably going to take longer uh but that process ended up being it went very smooth I mean the demolition was like you know within 2 days everything was the existing kitchen was gone the dining room was gone you know they opened up the ceilings I mean it was pretty wild like yeah but they made quick work of everything and um from then on it was you know just watching how they put everything together and for us I mean we're a family of five so we had uh three kids going to school every day and doing sports and uh you know we were working around obviously this project so we were happy that they were able to complete it uh in a timely manner and you know and obviously we're happy with the result this past weekend we just had a big graduation party for our girls uh and we had 150 guests coming in and out in our old kitchen that would have been nearly impossible to manage but you know this island was great for uh setting food out um setting up drink stations and um you know the the flow just worked really well you know the focal point too is always the uh the the range you know that was one area I'm like let's you know we want that to be like uh kind of a centerpiece as well so so I like really like how that turned out like the range in the hood so yeah I think the I think the end result sort of speaks for itself that uh you know we're we're happy to refer friends and family and um and yeah and we certainly look at other projects with them uh you know in the future [Music]
