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Additions, New Construction, Renovations Rachel Waldron Additions, New Construction, Renovations Rachel Waldron

Understanding the Permitting Process

When it comes to undertaking a new construction project, whether it's a residential home or a commercial building, one crucial step that often gets overlooked or underestimated is the permitting process. Building permits are the official documents required by local or state authorities that grant permission for construction or renovation work to begin. While it may seem like a hassle or unnecessary red tape, proper permitting is essential for a variety of reasons. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of the permitting process and provide some valuable insights to streamline your new construction project.

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Renovations, Additions, New Construction Rachel & Sean Renovations, Additions, New Construction Rachel & Sean

Design Consultations for Real Estate

We’ve had introductory meetings with several potential clients who are enthusiastic about remodeling their new homes but, after doing some digging, then find out that the dreams for their new home aren’t possible. Of course, it can be heartbreaking to the new owners and, honestly, we hate delivering bad news like that. If only we all had done that research earlier!

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Sustainability: Not Just A Perk

As children, we never saw the red skies that come from local wildfires. We never had to worry about whether our air was clean enough to go outside. We didn’t watch king tides in awe, wondering why peoples’ homes were built so close to the beach because they were flooding. We remember talking about hairspray putting a hole in the ozone, but we didn’t FEEL the ramifications of global warming. It didn’t feel real.

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Lighting: Discretion vs. Flamboyance

We all have our own personal styles at Waldron Designs, but in the end, what we design is tailored to what our clients desire and what suits their styles. That said, when it comes to lighting, I’m a “go big or disappear” kinda gal. I love light fixtures that fill a space and steal the show. It is light after all, one of the most wonderful things we can have in an interior space. So, why not go big? 

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