
Specify Success
Let's get you ready for a successful home renovation!
An eight week class by interior designer Aubrey Davis and architect Craig Carney from abc modern starting in January 2023

before
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It lacks function?
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It doesn't reflect your personal style?
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It looks like it is from another era?
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You don't know where to start
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You don't know how much it will cost
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It all feels overwhelming
Does your house have a "before" that is crying out to become an "after"? Let me guess...

In short, your space is taking from you, rather than giving to you!

we are here to help
With over 40 years of combined experience in design and construction
and a hundred plus homes remodeled
Have you heard the remodeling horror stories about...
blown budgets!?
extended schedules!?
mistakes made!?
money down the drain!?
nightmare living situations!?

take a deep breath and grab a cup of coffee...
You now have a couple experts on your side and we are ready to teach you
how to build a great team - who should you hire and when
make a plan that eliminates miscommunications
how to design a better floor plan and get more space
how to choose the right flooring
how to lay out your tile
how to choose the right counter top material
how to get the best cabinets for your kitchen or bathroom
how to design lighting that will make you glow
options for doors, hardware, millwork, and railings
how to build a realistic schedule
how to build a budget and use your money where it counts
lets build you a home that shelters and inspires you.
Who is this class for?
Are you a homeowner who is thinking of remodeling?
Yep!
Have you heard the horror stories and you want to go into this with a plan?
We are with ya!
Do you have a certain budget you need to stick to and you don't want any unwelcome surprises?
Oh yeah, you know it!
Do you want to do this right and not do it again any time soon?
ummm... let me think about it....YES!
Do you want help finding quality contractors to work with?
Absolutely!
Do you need to get this done within a certain timeline?
Yaaaaas Queen!

not only that but also...
Are you a design professional looking to join the in-demand residential remodeling and construction world
Have you often dreamed of becoming a designer and helping others see your vision?
Are you a contractor who wants to learn how to better help your clients through the selection process?
this is for you too!
clients say
"We were so pleased with abc modern and Craig's work! He took the time to discuss our project prior to us determining the full scope, and then walked us through many ideas and options to ensure our design worked for the specific needs we identified.
Craig was a key part of our team and fully invested in our projects success. He comes highly recommended!"
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Mandy and Chris

So what is included?
module one:
Flooring & Countertops



module one:
Flooring & Countertops




Lighting Design
module four:
Chandeliers, pendant lights, recessed cans, under cabinet lights... we will go over the full list of fixtures that you need to be considering along with all our best tips for lighting layout and electrical plans.

Choosing Plumbing
module five:
Faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, instant hot water taps, towel bars and tp holders... we will go over the full list of fixtures that you need to be considering and we will give you tools to help you make sure you are ordering all the right pieces and parts the first time.

Details
module six:
Even though we have covered a lot, there are some important details left. Now is the time to choose paint colors, doors, baseboards and casing, hand railings, mirror, and shower glass.

but that's not all!
bonus module:
Budget & Schedule
Even if you are asking a general contractor to provide a bid for your project we can avoid the common pitfalls by mapping out your scope of work and using our own budget and schedule template as a starting point.





Typical Interior Design Services
Are you wondering how much you would pay an Interior Designer to bring you through this process?​
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Here is an estimate that I recently sent a client for my design services on a whole house renovation.
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My services totaled over $20,000.
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Not only that, but finding an Interior Designer who truly understands residential construction can be very challenging!


Craig started framing houses and drawing plans as a teenager. He is one of those rare architects who understands construction as well as he understands design. In addition to countless homes, he has led design on commercial projects as large as PACCAR's 200k sq.ft. distribution center, and managed his own freelance practice for 20 continuous years... and what does he do on vacation?... tour architecture.
Craig


Aubrey
Yes, I did draw a floor plan for the sleeping bags and create a schedule for the magazine quizzes at my fourth-grade sleepover. Since then there have been hundreds of residential remodels, five years as the owner of my own design firm, and some monstrous projects managed for a couple of Seattle's most famous companies... But my greatest accomplishment may still have been keeping those fourth graders in line.
"As a General Contractor who specializes in high end remodels and custom homes, Aubrey is a great value for my clients and very valuable to my company in providing detailed vital job information, while also saving me time. She has integrity, is an expert in her field, awesome to work with and my clients love working with her."
Sean Brandel
Owner, Seattle Remodeling Company
contractors say

How does the guarantee work? What is the refund policy?
What if I can't make the live class? Will it be recorded?
How long will I be allowed access to this material?
Will this class be offered again?
Is one on one consultation on my project included?
What tools & software will I need?
What is the exact schedule for the class?
Is there a payment plan available?
I know what you are thinking...
"So hit me with it... how much does all this cost?"
"I saw that your typical design services would be $20,000. Does it cost that much?"
"I saw that I'm getting eight weeks with two designers that typically charge $150/hr. The time spent in class must be worth at least $5000"
"I heard you say that you could save me from making a $3000 mistake with my tile... is it $3000?"
nope...
nope...
nope...

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