SCH Staff Holiday Gathering

Every year, our company gets together after the holidays with employees and their significant others to celebrate another year of working together as a team. This year, we had the pleasure of having our event at Long Road Distillers, where we enjoyed fabulous food (emphasis on *fabulous* – if you haven’t been yet, please GO! It’s delicious.), artisanal beverages, as well as an educational tour of the distillery. We learned about their process, their locally sourced ingredients that create spirits proudly MADE IN MICHIGAN, and the fact that it happens to be the very first distillery in the history of Grand Rapids. You learn something new every day!

Much of our team has been working together for many years, and this year we celebrated longevity milestones for several of our staff members: Jake Samlow – 5 years, Drew Terwee – 10 years, Matt Nevins – 15 years, Bryce Flint – 15 years, Tom Peterson – 25 years.

We look back on 2019 with grateful hearts — thankful for every client who trusted us, every industry partner who worked alongside us, every unique and amazing project we started, forged ahead and/or finished last year, and all of the other amazing opportunities Scott Christopher Homes was given which allow our staff to do the work we LOVE everyday. Cheers to a wonderful year ahead!

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ArtPrize Project 1 | VIP Launch Party

For the sixth year in a row, we’ve had the pleasure of partnering with ArtPrize for their VIP party, but this year’s event was to celebrate the launch of their inaugural exhibition, Project 1: Crossed Lines.  The event took place on the beautiful grounds of our Urban Oasis project (a special thanks go out to our AMAZING clients for hosting!) and the evening honored the five commissioned artists and their contribution to this year’s exhibition.  In true ArtPrize form, the evening included exciting entertainment in the form of acrobatics, a rooftop cello serenade and a fire dancer, as well as several artists who crafted their pieces live over the course of the evening.

Many thanks to the extensive planning efforts of the team at ArtPrize and for trusting us a partner for these events all these years.  Thanks also go out to all of the many businesses who contributed time, talent, materials and delicious food to ensure a successful event, year after year.  What an honor it is to be a part of the vibrant, talented, generous and entrepreneurial community of West Michigan!

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SCH Staff Golf Outing

Our team was lucky enough to get out last week (despite the heat!) and enjoy a fabulous time together on a staff golf outing. We had some friendly competition, laughed (a lot!) and confirmed that this group truly is a one-of-a-kind team!


Pic #1:  The Team (minus a few)
Pic #2:  Welcome
Pic #3:  Longest Putt Winner – Ron
Pic #4:  Never a dull moment!
Pic #5:  Closest to the Pin Winner – Shane
Pic #6:  Highest Team Score – Gordy, Kay, Andrew & James (plus their priceless prize!)
Pic #7:  Team Captain – Scott
Pic #8:  Ball Security Challenge Winners – Jake, Dave, Brian (& Megan, behind the camera 🙂 )

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Room to Renew | Now Accepting Nominations!

Last year, we were honored to get involved with Room to Renew, a non-profit organization led by local interior designer, Deidre Remtema, who uses her professional design skills to redesign one room in a caregiver’s home, giving them a place of rest and relaxation. We are happy to partner this worthy organization again, as Room to Renew is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 recipient (deadline for submissions is Friday, April 26).

“Our mission is to uplift, restore and rejuvenate those who have dedicated their time and energy to taking care of someone with a special need or illness,” Remtema said.

Remtema was inspired to help caregivers based on her own experience as a child. Her mother, a nurse, took full-time care of her grandmother, who had multiple sclerosis, in their home.

The inaugural 2018 Room to Renew recipient was Liz Collar-Baar, a nurse at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was nominated by her fellow nurses. She cares for her 11-year-old son Tristan. Tristan has congenital heart disease and has endured over 50 surgeries. Liz and her husband work opposite shifts so they can care for Tristan.

After insisting that the room makeover should be for Tristan and not herself, Liz finally conceded and accepted the gift for her own bedroom.

“I wanted to treat Liz’s bedroom remodel just like any Deidre Interiors project. Working with a designer is fun and I wanted Liz to have that experience. Her bedroom is a custom design of the highest quality thanks to our many partners. This room will look great and function for many years to come,” said Remtema.

The renovated room included a more functional walk-in closet making it easier to put laundry away. A makeup station as a special treat for Liz. An updated master bathroom, custom upholstered headboard, window treatments, color and lighting. Many partners came on board to help make the renovation happen. We at Scott Christopher Homes were honored to lead the charge as the builder partner.

“The room means a greater sense of peace and relaxation,” said Collar-Baar, “It brings a sense of calm and organization in my life. As a caregiver, you don’t think about that for yourself but to have 10 minutes of putting clothes away in the new closet is so peaceful and so effortless, it’s wonderful.”

The transition from not only caregiver at work and home but also to the recipient of this gift has been a learning curve for Collar-Baar.

“Every caregiver deserves a few moments to take a few breaths and a timeout. It’s OK to have that space. It’s OK to have peace and quiet and it’s OK to feel that peace,” she says.

If you know a caregiver that could use a place in his or her home to rest and relax complete the short nomination form online HERE.


Photography: Johnny Quirin, Room to Renew is a registered 501(c)3.

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Client Satisfaction

When it comes to building or renovating a home for our clients, we aim for satisfaction on every scale, from the smallest custom detail to the overall experience of owning their home. Hear what just a few of our clients have to say about their overall experience of building their dream home with SCH.

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In the News | Great Lakes By Design Magazine | Modern Translation

Our Refined Retreat project was featured in the latest issue of Great Lakes By Design Magazine in a piece titled, Modern Translation.  This renovation showcases some dramatic before and after photos, exhibiting a home truly transformed.  From the layout to the style, from the palette to the addition of a second story, it’s fun to see how far this home came from start to finish.

Read about the story behind the design and construction of this remarkable remodel – Click Here to view the full published story.

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In the News | Blue Magazine | Great Lake Story Final Chapter

In the winter issue of Michigan Blue Magazine, the final chapter of Endless View’s ‘Great Lake Story’ unfolds with a full pictorial tour of the gorgeous lakefront home. From the neutral textures of the stone on the home’s exterior to the sophisticated palette and open layout of the interior spaces, this home exemplifies lakefront living at its finest. A special thank you to our AMAZING clients, who graciously opened up their home to the readers of Blue Magazine. Thank you to the entire team that helped bring this home to life. It was an honor to be a part of such a spectacular project and we hope this home is enjoyed for years and years to come!

Click Here to view the full article.


To catch up on the entire Great Lake Story 2018, check out the previous chapters:

Great Lake Story 2018:  Chapter 4 – The Team

Great Lake Story 2018:  Chapter 3 – The Design

Great Lake Story 2018:  Chapter 2 – The Builder

Great Lake Story 2018:  Chapter 1

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During Construction

Building or renovating a home can be a stressful experience, but the good news is…it doesn’t have to be. We have set people and proven processes in place to ensure the experience of building a home can be — dare we say — enjoyable! Hear what our clients have to say about the construction phase of their build experience…

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