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Where do you find inspiration for your projects?
Kelley: I really look for inspiration everywhere I go.
Jeremy and I always have a running commentary
about the design of the buildings around us, and
we often come back to things we've noticed out
and about when we're designing projects. Social
media is also incredibly helpful.
What's it like being a business partner with your
spouse?
Jeremy: It's wonderful! I get to spend more time
with the person I love.The key is learning to relax
well together in addition to working well together.
At the end of the day, I desire the health of my
marriage more than the success of my business.
Do you have any tips for other married design teams?
Kelley: We actually mark out certain evenings dur-
ing the week that we plan to not work. During
those times, we don't check emails or talk about
projects. We schedule date nights often because
getting out of the house (where we have our office)
helps us get our brains out of work mode. We also
prioritize vacation time.
How do you include your children in your work?
Jeremy: We have two boys, ages six and two. They
both love to come to job sites and see what we
do. Our six-year-old is old enough to be helpful now. He is a pretty good little carpenter and
likes to help me clean up at job sites. I want to be
intentional about working alongside my sons as
they grow up so they learn that work can be fun.
True Teamwork
A designer/contractor couple discuss the
ins-and-outs of running a family business
HARMONIZING WORK AND HOME LIFE is a daily practice for Jeremy and Kelley
Irwin. Married for nine years and in business together for four, the couple
runs Denton, Texas-based Irwin Construction with a philosophy that successfully balances their clients' needs and their family. Jeremy works as the
general contractor, having been involved in construction from a young age,
and Kelley heads the design and administrative side of the business.
KBB spoke with the couple to find out where they find their inspiration,
the challenges they've conquered and how they balance their business and
their family.
THIS PAGE "We were able
to make our whole house
cohesive from a design standpoint and create a space that
perfectly reflects what feels like
home to us," said Kelley Irwin,
referring to the couple's recent
remodel of their own home.
Photography by Darby McFall
BY ERINN LOUCKS
What is one of the biggest challenges you've overcome
in your business?
Kelley: It is difficult learning to delegate tasks to
others. When you own a small business, everything is your responsibility. That can wear on you
after a while.We're learning to delegate things that
don't have to be done by us to trusted members
of our team. This frees us up to spend more time
on the creative aspects of the job and also gives us
more time at home with the kids.
What is your design philosophy?
Jeremy: A renovation has the ability to completely change how a client feels
in their home. It's not just about how the space looks and functions, although
those aspects are important. A peaceful atmosphere can change someone's entire outlook each day. I want my clients to feel empowered to make their own
design decisions, so that at the end of the project it still feels like their home.
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Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
Happenings
Trends
Tech Savvy
Universal Design
Products with Staying Power
Industry Outlook
KBIS 2019
Favorites
Solutions
Balanced Budget
What’s Hot
What’s Cool
Designer creates memorable spaces in an inherited family home
Hospitality style calls to a home’s kitchen and baths
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Kitchen & Bath Business - January 2019 - Show Director’s Note
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