I wholeheartedly agree with every single point you've made. I've been working in the construction industry for 30 years as a building and interior designer and now doing my own renovation and extension. As a woman theres always kickback from some direction. You do have to learn to be bold and confident. Always question methods, always push back against the 'this is the way its done', but also never pretend you know anything about things you dont. Ask or find out elsewhere and go back armed. Always stick to your vision. Find trades who are willing to listen, explain the pitfalls, but do it anyway if thats the goal. If you cant find them, do it yourself. Yes trades bring an awesome amount of skills and prior knowledge, the one that always blows me away is the logistics, do this first before that, or you make the next stage so much harder, but none of it is rocket science, where theres the will theres a way to figure it out yourself even if you have to pay for the muscles on occasion. My approach to my own home is so like yours and so unlike the way I ever approach a clients work. Although I am lucky to have a few willing to let me make it up as I go along as thats the only way to create a home full of heart.
I'm pleased it resonated with you. It probably comes across to some as being a bit man-hatey but it's not my intention at all. It's just been my experience over the years. You've added some excellent advice to the discussion, thank you :)
It shouldnt be taken that way. Its just 'the system' and the more women get into the industry the more will attitudes will change. Its a truth that female trades do have more of a 'can do lets try that approach' as they havent been indocrinated into 'this is the way its done'
I wholeheartedly agree with every single point you've made. I've been working in the construction industry for 30 years as a building and interior designer and now doing my own renovation and extension. As a woman theres always kickback from some direction. You do have to learn to be bold and confident. Always question methods, always push back against the 'this is the way its done', but also never pretend you know anything about things you dont. Ask or find out elsewhere and go back armed. Always stick to your vision. Find trades who are willing to listen, explain the pitfalls, but do it anyway if thats the goal. If you cant find them, do it yourself. Yes trades bring an awesome amount of skills and prior knowledge, the one that always blows me away is the logistics, do this first before that, or you make the next stage so much harder, but none of it is rocket science, where theres the will theres a way to figure it out yourself even if you have to pay for the muscles on occasion. My approach to my own home is so like yours and so unlike the way I ever approach a clients work. Although I am lucky to have a few willing to let me make it up as I go along as thats the only way to create a home full of heart.
I'm pleased it resonated with you. It probably comes across to some as being a bit man-hatey but it's not my intention at all. It's just been my experience over the years. You've added some excellent advice to the discussion, thank you :)
It shouldnt be taken that way. Its just 'the system' and the more women get into the industry the more will attitudes will change. Its a truth that female trades do have more of a 'can do lets try that approach' as they havent been indocrinated into 'this is the way its done'
yes, absolutely agree., narrow definitions should always be ignored. Em, your home is looking great!