mudroom lockers not right

13 years ago

I gave the trim carpenter an exact picture of what I would like my mudroom lockers to look like. that is cubbies on top and bottom for baskets, separations to make four "locker" areas for each member of the family, ensuring that they didn't come all the way to the end of the bench so there is an area for you to sit and take off shoes without having to squeeze in between the separations.

Lo and behold he has built it today and they are not exactly what i want. I don't get it, I specifically gave hima picture and went over it with him and the builder. Should I be upset. Can this be fixed so that the partitions are not coming all the way to the end of the sitting area? I am really annoyed

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mbwaldrop
13 years ago
Yes, kick and scream and yell and pitch a fit :-)!!!
Truly I would do that first (I have many times in the last 4 months), then after I calmed myself down (sometimes several days) I would try to see if the way they are are ok. I would try and figure out if I am mad because he did his way and not mine. Ultimately, you are the boss and they should be done the way you want them. You may be able to negotiate a better price since they were not done to your specifications. Can you sit between the lockers or are they too close? Really you should be upset, this is your house with all the heart, thought and effort behind it and not to have it just right can really make you mad and upset considering it is not an inexpensive adventure either. As I stated in another post, it's not the mistake because there will be many, it's what you do with the mistake that makes the difference. I cannot take credit for those words, they are my genius architect's words. Good Luck!!! P.S. Go with your gut, it is usually correct!
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tr1140
13 years ago
trinidiva: just know that you are not alone! I can't tell you how many times I've said to my husband "I don't get it - I told them exactly what I wanted - how did this happen!"

I would just ask them how big of a deal it would be to change it. You would be suprised at how easily they can make changes. We are going thru the trim process right now and I've had them change several things that I thought would be a "big deal" and it wasn't.

Also, ask yourself - if you don't change it now, will you regret it every time you use your mudroom.

Good luck!
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trudymom
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I would show him the picture again and ask him if his work looks like the picture. Of course it will not, so he needs to change it to what you want.
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trinidiva
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So I finally was able to see the lockers for myself. They do look good and yes I am able to fit in between and sit down. So I have gotten over my anger and I guess I can live with it.He did explain to my husband based on the space he had to work with that was the best that he could do.I guess worse things in life can happen.
I do have to admit that he does do very good work
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