Keystone Creative, LLC

If you don’t consult the right experts, your new home will not be unique, and it won’t have the functional features needed to solve your unique problems.

At Keystone Creative, we don’t have any “standard” packages. Every home is custom designed based on input from the homeowner.

The first visit is always free. We learn all about your wishes and wants. We can make a general assessment to decide if the project is “doable.” We also talk about the budget. Does the list of wants seem to match the budget? We can help decide if this dream can become a reality.

That first meeting is sort of like a blind date. Then we have to decide if we will establish a relationship and go on this home-building journey together.

The conversation continues after that first meeting. Maybe you’ve been looking at home design magazines and websites for months. You have a lot of ideas about what features you like or don’t like. You can send those ideas to us. We’ll notice patterns in those clippings to identify your personal taste.

You don’t have to know all the industry lingo. Just send us photos of what you are drawn to. We’ll identify qualities the images have in common, so we can incorporate those features into your design. Since you contribute to the brainstorming process, you’ll feel like you really “own” the final design.

Ready to get started? Simply schedule that first meeting.

Chad Holgerson

Homeowners often ask how they should spend money when upgrading their homes. Which room should get more money? What about the quality of the materials and selection of furnishings? Will I get a return on my investment? Let’s dive into these tough questions.

When a couple or an individual finally has the income to get what they really want, they may be confused about what to do with their house and how much to spend. There are three main reasons to invest in your home.

3 reasons to spend money on a home renovation:

#1 To maintain the value of the home

People hire a home remodeler because the kitchen cabinets are worn out, the flooring is rough, the siding doesn’t look fresh anymore, windows are leaking, or there are other problems with the house – it’s falling apart.

Or the home was originally made with lower-quality “builder grade” products. After a while, some of the materials are wearing out or the home is out of style.

So they need to do these improvements and spend money just to maintain the value of the home.

#2 To get a return on the investment

Residential remodel clients often ask, “Am I going to get my money back?”

People usually ask this question if they plan to sell the home someday and buy another.

Done correctly, with the right strategies, it is possible to recoup the money spent on a home remodeling project. We can combine the best architectural and interior design features to make a sound investment.

🏠 Develop a high-end home design.
🏠 Select nice, high-quality items that are going to last.
🏠 Install the materials and furnishings with talented craftsmen.

With a professional residential design firm, over the long term, the home is going to increase in value and hold its value for a long time. So you will get your money back.

#3 To spend money on yourself and your family

It’s your home. It’s your most treasured space. It’s where you keep all your belongings. It’s where you have intimate moments with your family and friends. It’s only natural to spend money on something so integral to everyday living.

We buy cars, boats, motorcycles, and other fun toys that don’t offer a return on the investment. We only get the fulfillment of their use.

So a certain portion of the money you spend on a home is not about a return on the investment. It’s about your family and the fulfillment you get from the memories in the house. It’s about making spaces that bring people together.

The most important reason to spend money on your home is for your own enjoyment.

Don’t remodel to sell it. You don’t know what the next homeowner’s style will be. Remodel for yourself.

"Chad has a great way of taking our thoughts and ideas and transforming them to reality." - Kevin

“I enjoy helping people see their vision in the design process. But the greatest feeling is at the end of the build, when we look back at the vast number of decisions that had to be made, big and little, to get the whole thing to come together. And we sit back and see it all functioning well, being unique, being one of a kind. And the homeowners are extremely happy with their project. That’s the complete satisfaction for me.”

Chad Holgerson, Keystone Creative owner & award-winning residential designer.

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