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Pro Spotlight: Remodel Your Home the Right Way
A Campbell general contractor shares tips for refreshing your home from the inside out
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Who: John Ammirato of Ammirato Construction
Where: Campbell, California
In his own words: “A lot of the houses we’re working with are uncomfortable — they’re tired, older and ready for a fresh reboot.”
Whether you’re frustrated with your closed-off kitchen or dread your dark living room, remodeling could be the answer to your home dilemma. “It’s so common for homeowners to come to us for a better layout or a more functional kitchen, and it’s our job to sit down with them and figure out what their needs are,” says general contractor John Ammirato, the founder of Ammirato Construction, a design-build firm in Campbell.
Where: Campbell, California
In his own words: “A lot of the houses we’re working with are uncomfortable — they’re tired, older and ready for a fresh reboot.”
Whether you’re frustrated with your closed-off kitchen or dread your dark living room, remodeling could be the answer to your home dilemma. “It’s so common for homeowners to come to us for a better layout or a more functional kitchen, and it’s our job to sit down with them and figure out what their needs are,” says general contractor John Ammirato, the founder of Ammirato Construction, a design-build firm in Campbell.
Coming in handy. With a carpenter for a grandfather, Ammirato grew up around construction and carpentry. “I enjoy working with my hands,” he says. Quality is a major element of his work: “A proper remodel isn’t just glossing over things aesthetically. We don’t want to just put lipstick on a pig. We want a house to look good and have a great foundation.”
Solution-oriented service. Ammirato says he enjoys challenging projects. “Whether it’s a meticulously restored historical Craftsman or custom woodwork, having a challenge or a problem to overcome is what drives me,” he says. “Solving that problem and seeing the finished product is so rewarding.”
Ready to remodel? Read on for some tips from Ammirato.
Ready to remodel? Read on for some tips from Ammirato.
1. Look Before You Leap
Begin with a list of needs and wants. “You don’t want to go into construction haphazardly; plan ahead,” Ammirato advises. “Include a full schedule, pricing for everything and your budget.”
Planning was a key component of the remodel of the Menlo Park Craftsman seen here. “The owner’s architect was based in Southern California, so we did a lot of collaboration and planning before any demolition began,” Ammirato says. “The owners selected all of the finishes ahead of time, and actually went out of town for the duration of the project.”
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Begin with a list of needs and wants. “You don’t want to go into construction haphazardly; plan ahead,” Ammirato advises. “Include a full schedule, pricing for everything and your budget.”
Planning was a key component of the remodel of the Menlo Park Craftsman seen here. “The owner’s architect was based in Southern California, so we did a lot of collaboration and planning before any demolition began,” Ammirato says. “The owners selected all of the finishes ahead of time, and actually went out of town for the duration of the project.”
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2. Factor In Timing
Plan your remodel around how long you plan to stay in your home. “If you’re only going to live there for five more years, you probably don’t need to do as much work as if you were creating your forever home,” Ammirato says. “Look at the space, and your life, holistically.”
This beautifully restored Craftsman near downtown Los Gatos was dilapidated when the current owners found it. “They wanted to downsize into a smaller space, and this was the perfect fit — they got to personalize it just how they wanted it for the coming years,” Ammirato says. “They added a gourmet kitchen, since they love to cook, and a guesthouse, which serves as a space for guests and could eventually be used for live-in care.”
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Plan your remodel around how long you plan to stay in your home. “If you’re only going to live there for five more years, you probably don’t need to do as much work as if you were creating your forever home,” Ammirato says. “Look at the space, and your life, holistically.”
This beautifully restored Craftsman near downtown Los Gatos was dilapidated when the current owners found it. “They wanted to downsize into a smaller space, and this was the perfect fit — they got to personalize it just how they wanted it for the coming years,” Ammirato says. “They added a gourmet kitchen, since they love to cook, and a guesthouse, which serves as a space for guests and could eventually be used for live-in care.”
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3. Draft Your Dream Team
Ammirato cautions against hiring contractors who immediately offer a low price. “It’s not realistic to expect a price at that initial meeting without them knowing the full scope of the work they’ll be taking on,” he says. If you do get one then, “your project will likely end up being a downward spiral of change orders.” He recommends creating a team consisting of a contractor, an architect and an interior designer early on so they can collaborate from the beginning.
The owners of the transitional Los Gatos home seen here “had to live in the home throughout the remodeling process, so we worked with the interior designer and architect to ensure that everything would go as smoothly as possible during three separate phases,” he says. “The interior designer helped the owners bring everything together using architectural details like raised and vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and living room.”
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More: For more information on John Ammirato and examples of his work, visit Ammirato Construction’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Ammirato cautions against hiring contractors who immediately offer a low price. “It’s not realistic to expect a price at that initial meeting without them knowing the full scope of the work they’ll be taking on,” he says. If you do get one then, “your project will likely end up being a downward spiral of change orders.” He recommends creating a team consisting of a contractor, an architect and an interior designer early on so they can collaborate from the beginning.
The owners of the transitional Los Gatos home seen here “had to live in the home throughout the remodeling process, so we worked with the interior designer and architect to ensure that everything would go as smoothly as possible during three separate phases,” he says. “The interior designer helped the owners bring everything together using architectural details like raised and vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and living room.”
See more of this project
More: For more information on John Ammirato and examples of his work, visit Ammirato Construction’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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