Winter 2012 - James Barton Design Build

WINTER 2012
It’s good to be home...
A Note f r om J a m e s
What a year! 2011 was one of our best
yet, but we know that without you and
your referrals, our business would not be as
successful. Please accept our sincere thanks
for your trust and your business.
If you have a referral for us, please check out
the information on our Referral Program.
It’s one way we can show appreciation for such a gesture.
Congratulations to our JBDB customers for their COTY
Award-winning projects. Our commitment to excellence for our
clients and their projects are essential to our success in this industry.
We are also very proud of a special community service project that’s
near and dear to us, as well as a new newsletter feature–‘Designer’s
Corner’ and more. We’re so pleased to do business with you and hope
to see you soon. Please note our calendar of upcoming events, and
perhaps we’ll see you around!
Happy
New Year!
Back Row: James Madsen, Jon Hassenfritz,
Joe DuFour, Troy Polinski, Scott Hafermann,
Andy Haglof, Ryan Hruby, Tom Anderson,
John Miller; Front Row: Mary Jo Lageson,
Shari Leubner, Tamra Mueller, Harmoni
Schmidt, Casey
Thanks again for your support and Happy New Year!
James Madsen,
President, James Barton Design-Build
Dream. Design. Build. Enjoy.
JBDB Lends a Hand to a Hometown Hero
THIS PAST YEAR, FINAL TOUCHES WERE COMPLETED
ON A PROJECT CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS.
It started when the VA made the Builders
Association aware of decorated US Army
Veteran Wesley Cureton. Wesley suffered
serious injuries, including the loss of his vision,
when he encountered an improvised explosive
device (IED).
This came after 22 years of honorable service
to our country, two Purple Hearts, and many
other accolades. It was with great pleasure
that JBDB, in partnership with BATC and
scores of volunteers worked together to renovate
the Cureton’s south Minneapolis rambler.
The project included finishing the lower level and making
it accessible and easy to navigate. The volunteers renovated
the kitchen and built a 14’ X 14’ addition—a covered deck
that ensured easy and safe access to the home and use of
the kitchen. We cleaned up and
installed a fence to the backyard for
added safety.
There were many businesses and
volunteers who donated time and
materials for this project. Please
visit our web site at www.jbdb.biz
for further information regarding
the Cureton Project. Thank you,
Wesley, for all your years of service
and sacrifice.
Doggone
Success
Woof Dah owner, Jillian (left) with JBDB office mascot ‘Casey’
(center) and Mary Jo. Mary Jo volunteers her time at the
Golden Valley Humane Society every Tuesday.
Mary Jo Lageson, JBDB employee, recently partnered with Woof Dah, a
doggy daycare in Burnsville, on a fundraiser for the Golden Valley Humane
Society. We placed gift tags with needed items on the Christmas tree in Woof
Dah’s lobby and hoped for a good turnout. The generosity of the Woof Dah
customers and staff was tremendous and far exceeded our expectations. We
actually needed the company truck to transport items up to the Humane Society.
Thanks so much to all that contributed! JBDB is a drop-off location for “Pets
for the Homeless” and the “Animal Humane Society”. To view a list of
acceptable donations visit our website at www.jbdb.biz.
New Faces
We are pleased to announce the addition of Joe DuFour to our talented staff.
Joe has a degree from Dunwoody in ‘Architectural Drafting and Estimating’
and has been working in the industry for five years. He started with JBDB in
October of 2011. Welcome Joe!
Award-Winning Work
JBDB took home two COTY Awards at NARI’s 2011 Contractor of the Year
event. We were awarded for a residential kitchen in the $60-$75K category
and a residential bathroom in the $30-$60K category. Congratulations to the
Norbergs and Petersons on their COTY Award winning projects.
Nari President Charlie Kundinger (left) with JBDB Designer Tamra Mueller (center) and James Madsen (right).
Designer’s Corner
Bathroom Renovation Trends
by Harmoni Schmidt
In home remodeling, trends are leaning towards classic, clean
lines which feature materials and hues that will always be
in style. This trend toward “classic” is especially popular in
bathroom remodeling.
Color
Staying with a neutral palette will create a softer look.
Gray has been the favorite trend and we expect to see
more in 2012. Kohler recently introduced a new coolertoned neutral option for their fixtures. It’s called Dune,
which they describe as “an understated light neutral
shade with more depth than traditional white.” Carrera
marble and white tile are often chosen for the flooring,
showers and backsplashes.
Elements
For an upscale feel, vessel sinks come in a variety of colors,
shapes and styles adding a personal unique touch to the
bathroom design. Vintage style chrome fixtures along
with framed mirrors display the homeowner’s personal
style. Sconces and chandeliers with drop crystals or soft
rounded drum shades are options for an elegant approach.
Flooring
Especially if you live in the Midwest, heated flooring
has become increasingly popular, not only adding floor
warmth but increasing the actual room temperature.
Homeowners generally find the benefits of this feature
far out weigh the costs.
Harmoni specializes in bathroom, kitchen
and cabinetry design and would love to
help you design your dream space.
5920 148th Street West Suite #100
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Office: 952.431.1670 • www.jbdb.biz
MN Lic. # BC191023
Refer a Friend. Earn Reward Dollars!
Refer a friend. Earn Reward Dollars. James Barton Design-Build continues to appreciate YOUR referrals. To show our
appreciation, we invite you to participate in our Client Referral Program. For each referral you send us that turns into a signed
contract that is completed and paid in full, you will receive a reward equal to 1% of the original signed contract. (Example:
your referral signs a contract for a $100,000 remodel project, you get a reward of $1,000.) Visit our website to learn more
about referral steps, rules and stipulations, and information related to new construction referrals by Real Estate Professionals.
For details, call 952.431.1670 or visit www.jbdb.biz.
*Reward details and terms subject to change without notice.
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events in 2012
Lakeville Home Show
March 17th
Apple Valley Home Show
March 31st
Spring Showcase
March 30-31st & April 1st
Fall Showcase
September 28-30th