August, 2006

An International Cache of Home Design Products

MyHome: The Full Service Home Remodeling Specialists opened their design showroom at 353 West 48th Street in September 2005 as the official inauguration of their design/build services. The international range of home renovation products and staff members reflects MyHome's spin on globalization. "Our goal is to provide our clients with as many options as possible," says MyHome President Mayan Metzler. "By building a diverse staff of trained professionals stemming from regions like Russia and Lithuania to Venezuela and Kansas, our design voice covers a broad aesthetic."

The products featured in their stylish New York showroom have equally exotic provenances, offering customers a one-stop, global shopping experience. "We try and pick materials that reflect our international resources," says Metzler. "And we take great care in what we produce. Our tile selection is a good example and ranges from the mimicked patina of aged metal and concrete to Belgian blue stone to French limestone and Greek and Italian marble." They source out the finest products in a variety of price ranges and styles some of which are exclusive to MyHome.

MyHome (www.myhomeus.com) was founded in 1999 by 2 young Israeli entrepreneurs seeking challenge, adventure and success in New York City. By 2001 a vision and a business plan were in development. By the end of that year branding concepts and a logo were in place, followed by the first web site.

Although the owners originally met working in a local flooring company, the idea of building a unique business was the goal and inspiration that propelled MyHome from vision to reality. They believed that a full service design/build company could maintain continuity and profitability selling all materials and labor while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Rather than segmenting and dividing the efforts, MyHome chose to keep the full scope of work under one roof. The concept works!

One of MyHome's guiding principals is to listen to the client and provide what they want in the most effective way. "We refrain from imposing our own design preferences on our clients, removing the discomfort many people feel when working with a professional de signer," articulates showroom manager Marc Schlesser. "Our goal is to provide our clients with as many options as possible", says MyHome President Mayan Metzler. "And with a diverse staff coming from all over the world, our customers aren't limited to a localized aesthetic."

MyHome's is especially passionate about overcoming a public perception of contractors as untrustworthy. They meet that challenge directly via their consumer awareness guide titled, 15 Critical Questions to Ask Your Contractor, a brochure that explains government licensing, watchdog agencies, insurance and the process of comparing bids as "apples to apples."

For a free labor quote on a full or partial home renovation, please call 212-666-2888, or better yet, stop in to see the cordial staff and stunning products. MON-SAT: lOam-7pm; SUN: llam-7pm.

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