the Artist
“A sounding board is a good listener, and either confirms what they hear or offers an opinion when the sound they hear is “off key”. ”
The Carpenter, myself and one of our homeowners, made a trip to Preferred Kitchens https://preferredkitchens.com/, and to a granite supplier in Albertville https://stonecountertopoutlet.com/ recently. We helped her pick vanity/color, and assisted in helping choose granite for two vanities. First we met at the project so I could help pick wall colors for the basement and upstairs bath renovations.
She had a good idea what she wanted but just needed someone to bounce her thoughts off of. I’ve always called myself a “sounding board” as part of my design role in Applewood. But got to thinking… am I using the word correctly? Is it just an old fashioned word no one uses anymore? So I looked it up. The Merriam-Webster dictionary says in part.. “a person or group on whom one tries out an idea or opinion as a means of evaluating it.” I like the Urban Dictionary definition…”A sounding board is a good listener, and either confirms what they hear or offers an opinion when the sound they hear is "off key".”
My role in helping our homeowners is to understand their personal style. To be a good listener. To be a good observer. If I have done my homework… when I am asked about a particular choice… I will have a sense that it will work in their soon to be updated space which will compliment their personal style. Still their style… just updated. Freshened.
So yes I am a “sounding board”. I affirm, give feedback and gently direct as needed assisting homeowners make the best decisions for their home.
On these trips I sometimes bring the Carpenter along to make sure selections will fit within the project perimeters. And also bribing him with a cup of coffee doesn’t hurt!
So head to our services page https://www.applewoodremodelers.com/services-2 to find out how to get your own “sounding board”!
PS this was my first time in Preferred Kitchens in White Bear Lake. I was so impressed with the updated displays and services offered in more of a boutique store setting (not big box).