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The Couple That Works Together…

TTPlans-300x261They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but what do they say about the couple that lives and works together?  Well, Normandy Designers Tony and Terry Tondelli do just that, sharing their lives and their work.

As a Husband and Wife who both work as Designers for Normandy Remodeling, Tony and Terry Tondelli have found that being colleagues has made their relationship stronger in some ways, while also providing a great many benefits to their professional lives.

“So many of our similarities and differences that have made our marriage strong, also add strength to our work,” says Tony.  Terry and Tony have both found great success designing and building additions, kitchens, and other renovations.  When working on a particularly challenging solution for a client, they frequently brainstorm solutions or ideas together to take advantage of a fresh perspective or capitalize on their spouse’s expertise.

“I have always admired his vast knowledge of this business,” says Terry.  “Tony started out swinging a hammer and has hands-on experience in virtually every aspect of construction.  I would be crazy not to take advantage of his expertise, and I do seek his advice on all complicated structural and construction issues.”

Tony has extensive experience with additions and major remodels, with particular strength in solving structural challenges.  Terry finds excitement and fulfillment when working through detailed interior selections and helping her client find the products that are just right for their homes.  Their skills and personalities complement each other, and they use each other’s strengths to help them create stunning renovations for their clients.

TTsitting-300x225For as often as their lives at the office intersect, they keep their projects and large portions of their workday separate.  Terry enjoys the bustle of the main office for her design and research while Tony prefers to work in the quiet of his home office.  “By having regular time in our own worlds, creates a sense of balance in the relationship and keeps work from taking over our entire day,” says Terry.

Having been married for nearly 30 years, the Tondelli’s have learned how to weave some couple time into their workdays, which can frequently extend well into the evening.  Whether it is stopping for ice cream after completing a site visit together or chatting about upcoming projects while unwinding in the hot tub, their personal and professional lives have blended together with an enviable balance.

A New Year, A New Seminar Space

You may assume that since the Normandy staff is working on dozens of remodeling projects at any given time, the idea of remodeling our own showroom would be just an ordinary occasion.  But the steady stream of employees who stop by to “check the progress” reveals that we are just as excitable about remodeling our space as our homeowners are, and I am no exception.  I am quite excited to announce that our newly expanded seminar space is nearing completion, just in time for the first seminars of the 2012 season.

We have removed a bathroom display and consolidated two additional areas to provide a bright, open space where we will be able to comfortably accommodate 80 to 100 people at our very popular seminars.

This change will be completed in time for our first seminar of the 2012 season which takes place on January 21, the Secrets of the Ideal Kitchen.  You can see the progression of the before, during, and nearly complete in these photos.  We would love to show you the new space ourselves, so stop by if you’re in the neighborhood, or click here to register for one of our upcoming kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodeling seminars.

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