design/build firm or just general contractor?

[Anonymous]

After looking around for a while, we've decided to stay in our 2 bedroom condo but do a complete renovation to update kitchen and baths and also, if we can, tweak the floorplan a bit to gain more space (it has a lot of extra space used as hallways and walk in closets that I think could be reconfigured to win a bit more living space.) So, mostly we want to do some cosmetic updates but also see if a bit a redesign can maximize efficiency of storage and footprint. Do you think we want to work with a design/build firm that can help us get the blue prints right or is that overkill, given that we're not putting an addition on our house, moving structural walls or plumbing or anything, and we should just work with a g.c.? We're budgeting about $60-$100k and are good with generic Ikea type cabinet boxes but some custom cabinetry in the living room and as smart storage as possible in halls and bedrooms. Also, anyone worked with someone for these types of things that they particularly like?

[Anonymous]

No idea, although I'm a bit jealous as that sounds more fun and glamorous than the laundry room redesign I'm trolling the internet for ideas about.

This article from this week's Post sounds a bit like what you've got in mind.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/a-seamless-minimalist-dc-condo-maximizes-storage-and-lighting/2015/01/21/5584227a-815e-11e4-8882-03cf08410beb_story.html

[Anonymous]

That article is neat. That said, I'm not sure that OP needs anything but a GC to do a standard kitchen/bath install and then a California Closets type planner for the rest. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Hi! If you are still looking, we are the general contractors that rehabbed the condo that is mentioned in the post.

www.metrixconstruction.com

Take a look!

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

where are you?