Braves Spring Training facility - such a cool project to have completed by a local team. I love that they are family-owned and oriented. Everyone I know with the company has been with the company for decades. They hire the best people, and they want to stay, which speaks volumes for the company and culture. Platinum Winner- CaBex Construction, Design, Build Remodel Sarasota / Gold WinnerNutter Custom Construction / Silver Winner- Tandem Construction / Bronze Winner- Murray Homes .
BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER/ INTERIOR DECORATOR Chic on the Cheap With a spectacular amount of interior design talent in the region, this category is always super competitive. Making a name for themselves for the first time are Platinum winners JILL GEISDORF AND CRISTI MARTEL OF CHIC ON THE CHEAP. CARRIE RILEY OF RILEY INTERIOR DESIGN makes her way into the Gold spot, and the team at SAVANNAH’S HOME & DESIGN takes home the Silver medal. Meanwhile, DSDG ARCHITECTS’ APRIL BALLIETTE continues to blow clients away on projects with her Bronze win. Deserving of Honorable Mentions are the design teams at Solstice Planning and Architecture, JKL Design Group, Blu Interiors, Orange Moon Interiors and Ana Santa Maria of APEX Studio. -BM Samantha Haynes (on Chic on the Cheap): Jill Geisdorff is amazing. She has a fabulous design eye, and she knows her way around a construction
site. She will help you pick your accent pillows and know whether or not you can move your accent wall. Whether you need a refresh, a remodel, or are building a new home, Jill is absolutely brilliant. Brenden Trout (on Riley Interior): They are my favorite because they work their hardest to address my needs. Jessica Lechuga (on Savannah’s): Courtney is so professional and talented. Our experience working with her company has been nothing short of exceptional. In addition to her beautiful designs, she has a light about her. Because of that, the whole experience is so joyful. Alayna Mines (on April Balliette): April is incredible at what she does. I have admired her work for years. She continues to push boundaries in all that she does. Eric Latine (on April Balliette): April is one of the best interior designers I have ever worked with in my 35 years in architecture and construction. She is totally dedicated to her clients’ needs and brings her own special touch to the design process. Tina Robbins (on JKL Designs): JKL brings modern luxury and functionality to another level, above perfect. Allyson Jenks (on Orange Moon): I had the privilege to work with Kelly Kaiser in 2020. It was a rough ride for small businesses everywhere, and the home and interior design industry was not spared. Kelly made a clear plan to keep her business afloat, keep her employees safe, and her clients as her top priority. When one of her clients fell ill, she sent photos daily to inspire her. Kelly sent images of the ocean and beautiful quotes, décor ideas on her home,
as she was told the dream of the client’s completion of her Florida home was giving her hope. Kelly’s eye for design and space planning is incomparable. Her efficiency and ability to listen to what the client desires are what sets her apart. Sometimes people wanting interior decorators underestimate how important it is to have a designer with construction knowledge during the design-build or remodeling process. Kelly has just that–which helps keeps everything on schedule and budget. Platinum Winner- Jill Geisdorf and Cristi Martel of Chic on the Cheap / Gold Winner- Riley Interior Design / Silver Winner- Savannah’s Home & Design / Bronze WinnerDSDG Architects’ April Balliette.
BEST HOME FURNISHINGS STORE Blu Home
Whether it’s that eye-catching piece for your foyer or the dangerously-comfy couch that challenges you to not sink into its plushness all day, these home decor and furniture stores make your interiors come to life. BLU HOME’S modern retail shop and design team catapults into the Platinum spot this year while MATTER BROTHERS takes up the Gold spot. Voters appointed the chicness of SOFT SQUARE MODERN FURNITURE STORE for Silver and 24/7 FLOORS SARASOTA laid the groundwork for Bronze. Meanwhile, Sarasota Home Collection came to play – making it a close call but collecting an Honorable Mention. -BM
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