Aug 6, 2024
We all make mistakes; I make plenty of them! The entire purpose of this podcast is for designers to learn from the mistakes of others. My guest today is Virginia DesRoches who is here today to talk about some of the rookie mistakes she has made and the lessons she learned from them.
Virginia DesRoches and John Foran are the dynamic
couple and trailblazing visionaries behind Ironwood Studio, an
all-encompassing firm that seamlessly merges construction and
interior design along the South Coast of MA. Rooted in strong
family values, they have earned a robust reputation for their work
in designing, building, and renovating family homes from floor
plans to furnishings of extraordinary quality and
character.
Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature, their designs always blend modern and rustic elements, creating a luxurious and welcoming atmosphere ideal for family living. Their dedication to their craft has been recognized in publications such as The Boston Globe, DIY Network, and The Nest.
When Virginia and I first met in my course, Interior Designers Guide to Construction Management, she shared a large new build she was working on, and couple of weeks ago she emailed me to tell me the job was finished and that while it ended well, she encountered a lot of what she called, rookie mistakes along the way. She thought other designers could also learn from them and wanted to share the high’s and low’s of this project.
The value in what Virginia shares is extensive, and so today is Part 1, where we cover cover setting fee structures, the details in making selections, permitting, and factoring in things often forgotten about, such as weather and then how to best work with new trades on a project.
Virginia has free resource for you here:
https://www.ironwoodstudio.co/free-resources
called "The Ironwood Dream Home Guide Book." It includes
everything you need to know when preparing for your New
Build.
Find out more about Virginia and follow her on social media here:
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwoodstudio.co/
LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-desroches-17192313/
Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/rookie-mistakes-part-1