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Letters from Clients… |
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Dear Caryn, “I've been meaning to send this off for so long.... Thank you sincerely for all that you've done. This has been an amazing experience. I love my kitchen and baths and I don't know that I could have gone through this experience with anyone else but you! You have been an incredible professional, tirelessly overseeing all the little details, some of which I wouldn't even have noticed, if you didn't mention it. Your design sense is impeccable and the project went without a hitch and all on budget and on time. I've heard so many horror stories about people's renovation plans and I have no horror stories to trade. You've been extremely patient in helping with the color selection and have gone beyond the duties by hanging all those mirrors in the bathroom and faux painting the powder room mirror at your own time and expense!! I can't thank you enough. I've been telling all my neighbors and friends about you and if you ever need a reference, I'm there for you. It has been such a joy working with you. My very best wishes for your continued success.” |
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Maria & Pierre - |
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“Happy
Thanksgiving to you and your family. We have indeed so many things to be
thankful for this year, both not visible and visible including our new and beautiful
bathroom. |
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Janice B. - |
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“In my opinion, Caryn is one of the top kitchen and bathroom designers in the Washington, D.C., area… After our first meeting, I knew immediately that I wanted Caryn to be my designer and contractor for both projects. Her professionalism and commitment to excellence were obvious. I understood that her goal is to ensure that her clients are always 100 percent satisfied during each phase of the design and construction process and with the final project, and that she would devote whatever time necessary to make that happen…Caryn guided me carefully through the selection process, and I never felt overwhelmed with having to make choices… I was comfortable giving Caryn a key to my home while I went on a two-and-a-half-week vacation. When I came home, I was amazed with how much work had been completed in my absence…Caryn faithfully maintained the completion schedule that we had agreed upon. I am pleased to highly recommend Caryn Walp to anyone who wants to renovate a kitchen or a bath, to give it a completely new look or simply to bring it up to date.” |
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Marianne B. - Great Falls |
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“I
have no doubt about your integrity, sincerity, ability – I could go on
and on! |
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Joyce and Arch - McLean VA |
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“Thank
you for your time, candor, and great ideas! …I
am delighted. Please advise where the best places are to post our
complete satisfaction with quality, service, and even service recovery.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You have become a part of
my life this year. I will miss you terribly.” |
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Rebecca and Bruce - |
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“Caryn
Walp of Gatehouse Kitchen and |
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Paige and Tom - |
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“We
are so thrilled with our new luxurious bathrooms …You were great to
work with and so flexible in allowing us to have as much, or as little, input
as we wanted during each part of the design and detail. The fact that
you oversaw the work on an almost daily basis was critical to us while we
were away for most of the summer. Every glitch was handled quickly and
without question or added expense to us. You stayed right on
budget…We so appreciate your honesty, diligence, and pleasant and
upbeat attitude, and we would not even consider hiring anyone else for future
projects. We will recommend you highly to all our friends and neighbors…!” |
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Susan and George - |
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"Caryn's
willingness to listen to what we wanted and how we envisioned our new space
…She offered great suggestions and helped us see some new
possibilities. Any little problems or difficulties that arose along the
way were always taken care of to our satisfaction. Her knowledge of
various appliances, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, hardware, lighting etc was
extensive. She didn't push us into choosing things that were not our
style or within our budget…We're delighted with our new kitchen - and
would highly recommend Caryn to others who are in the market for a kitchen
makeover." |
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Susan and George - |
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"Caryn:
Thanks for coming by today to finalize the completion of our kitchen. Everything
is done and looks just great. We're already enjoying the new look,
which is so much lighter and more user friendly. It was a pleasure to
work with you and your construction staff. We won't hesitate to
recommend you to any and all who ask about how we got such a wonderful look
that is so 'us'." |
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Star and Ed - |
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"I
am writing to praise your kitchen designer, Caryn Walp. Caryn was
recommended to me by a friend who was pleased with Caryn's work on her
kitchen. Caryn was incredible through what could have been an ordeal;
she gave me suggestions, guided me along through the maze of different
appliance choices, and selected the perfect tile. She was patient when I
changed my mind on the counter tops, and didn't even laugh when I went back
to her original design, which was the right one in the first place." "I
own a store, and spend a lot of time with customers, and whenever someone
mentions kitchen remodeling. I tell them that I have the name of an
excellent kitchen designer." |
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Linda and William - |
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"…Caryn
Slattery-Walp defines integrity, compassion, professionalism and creativity.
She also believes and practices the motto: "the customer is always
right" with patience and kindness. Caryn helped my husband and me
design our master bathroom renovation…the whole process was explained
to us before the project was started, as it progressed, and followed-up when
we thought the project was finished. Caryn never thought I was a bother
when I called with many questions, she is extremely patient. It did surprise
me to find Caryn on her hands and knees measuring for tile placement, mirror
height, moving equipment, or picking up trash in her lovely suit, scarf and
jewelry! When she wasn't pleased with a result, it was done over to her
expectations which are very high, and that pleased me. If I had a
complaint, Caryn solved the problem; blame is not in her vocabulary or
style." |
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Dr. and Mrs. L. - |
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"Thanks
for all your advice and guidance throughout the kitchen project.
Special thanks for directing us to the right granite selection, for finding
the marble tile to match the listellos, and for the
great overall design! We wish you all the best in future years.
Thanks again!" |
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Peggy and Andrew - |
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"Last
fall my wife and I decided to update our 23-year old town home by renovating
completely the master bath, powder room, plus partially remodeling two
additional baths, a wet bar and doing additional lesser work in several other
rooms…we met Caryn Walp. We were immediately taken with her
demeanor and the obvious competence she exuded as we discussed our plans for
improving our home. She carefully listened to what we wanted and how
much we were prepared to spend. After taking copious notes, she told us
she would get back to us in several days." "Ms.
Walp came back to us with a general plan and then worked with us to refine it
to give us what we wanted. She assured us that everything was within
our budget and, when she costed the entire job, it
came in approximately ten percent under our original figure. She gave us an
estimated time line and we signed a contract." "Ms.
Walp brought the job in for the price on the contract, despite several minor
changes to accommodate our requests and within the time frame that she
estimated. She insisted on top quality work from all subcontractors and
several times ordered that they redo some things that did not meet her
standards. She was always available to take our calls and extremely
responsive to our requests and questions. As a result, we had
practically no complaints and a very small punch list at the end of the
construction. In addition to her professional planning and oversight of the
entire project, she also found time to advise us on where to find the
appropriate accoutrements to complement the fine work…As a result we
have a virtually new home, one that we are enjoying more each day." "Ms.
Walp's technical competence and people skills are
extraordinary. She is a wonderful asset…you are free to provide
our name and telephone number." |
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Mary and Don - |
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"How
to thank you for all your expertise - done with such professionalism and
pride! We will never be able to know the hours you've dedicated to our
beautiful house!" |
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Trish - Interior Designer |
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"Thank
you so much for all you have done to make this project so successful.
Vin loved the kitchen…I will definitely be calling upon your services
again as I have other projects that require a kitchen designer. It has
been a joy to work with you." |
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Mark - |
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"…Caryn,
I want to let you know that I appreciate the time you took with me and
attention-to-detail that you took with regard to my small project - from the
initial consultation, to the home visit to verify measurements, to the final
design approval consultation. …I want to say that I appreciate the fact
that you were candid with me regarding your thoughts - it shows that you
value your customer's satisfaction over a quick sale. I do appreciate the
fact that you will speak up when issues like that arise! All told, I am very
pleased with the end result, and I am very thankful for your
assistance!" |
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Dr. and Mrs. M. - |
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"This
long overdue letter is to commend Mrs. Caryn Walp for her outstanding work in
our kitchen remodeling project. …Caryn was instrumental in so many facets
of the job beginning with her ability to understand our tastes and desires
and incorporate them into an enhanced end result. Caryn was untiring in
her dedication to us during every step of the project. Her capability of
handling unexpected problems in a very professional and encouraging manner
helped us tremendously during this period. Caryn demonstrated great patience,
skill, and overall talent which was indispensable in complicated remodeling
plans. Mrs. Caryn Walp has been a tremendous asset…Great
creativity, an aptitude to synthesize disparate "pieces of a
puzzle" (which would not be apparent to most), and a beautiful
personality embody Mrs. Walp. We are certainly looking forward to working
with her in the future in regards to our upstairs
bathroom(s)/bedroom/closet(s) remodeling project. Thank you so much." |