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NOR-SON Eddie Near, director of project development How to get inspired: Think beyond rooms and finishes. Dig deeper into your passions, hobbies and interests. Take note of architectural styles and details while you travel or dine at your favorite restaurant. Take pictures of experiences that speak to the essence of your family. Reason to build: To get a truly personalized home that showcases you as a person and surrounds you with comforting spaces that no one else can explain but you. You can cast your own vision and create your own memories.
Common misconception: Not understanding level-of-finish expectations and construction costs. With sites such as Houzz and Pinterest, clients have easy access to numerous images and inspiration — but they don’t always have an understanding of what it actually costs. Your company’s trademark: We’ve been fortunate to deliver visions of the most entrepreneurial clients, the most creative designers
and the most detailed artisans who are driven to create opportunities, memories and legacies. We interpret needs, deliver experiences and create environments that enhance how people live and work.
Trend you love: Rustic elegance — the combination of timber and stone with a modern twist of luxury. Trend you’re over: Feeling the need to succumb to trends. It’s refreshing to see clients venture out by mixing materials and styles. Most memorable project: The French-inspired Forever Estate on Smithtown Bay holds a special place for me. The newlywed owners had an amazing vision for how they wanted to live their entrepreneurial life of business ventures and family adventures.
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