2021: An Authority Companies Recap
It's hard to believe another year has wrapped, and what a year it was. In 2021 we completed a long list of exciting projects, grew the Authority Companies with the launch of Studio A and Authority Home Services and officially opened our showroom.
Having a permanent home for our companies has been such a joy, and it's helped us become even more connected to the Fargo-Moorhead community. Here's a look back at some of the highlights.
From oak overload to bright and modern
We kicked off the year by completing a main-level remodel that took these homeowners from an overload of oak tones to a bright, modern look. The Home Authority, Inc. led the remodel, with new cabinets from Cabinet Authority, Inc., painted walls, trim and doors by The Coatings Authority, Inc. and a reconfigured layout and design details by Studio A.
An open entryway and main level
Another 2021 highlight was a family who wanted to update and open up their entryway and main level. Every one of the Authority Companies delivered on this one: furnishings and design from Studio A, custom coatings throughout by Coatings Authority, Inc. (check out the stairway transformation), new cabinets from Cabinet Authority, Inc. and a smooth process coordinated by The Home Authority, Inc.
A cosmetic kitchen and basement bar refresh
We worked with a family to give their kitchen and basement bar an updated, like-new feel without any structural changes. The Coatings Authority, Inc.'s custom cabinet coatings made the cabinets look brand new. New countertops and backsplash pulled the kitchen design together, and a new backsplash and countertop brought the basement bar to life.
Solving the walled-in staircase
One of our biggest remodel puzzles of 2021 was for a family who badly wanted an open concept but couldn't see how, with a walled-in staircase right in the middle of their main level. Our team designed a solution that cut down the wall around the staircase, added a kitchen island along its edge and reconfigured the kitchen to fit the new footprint.
A garage worth spending time in
We were thrilled to use Cabinet Authority, Inc.'s Gridiron Line in a garage remodel that also featured a durable concrete coating from Coatings Authority, Inc. This family's garage went from a dark, unused space to a place to work and spend time.
Our showroom opens
We also completed projects ranging from adding pantry cabinets in a family's kitchen to turning a peninsula kitchen into one with a large, multifunctional island. All of the Authority Companies had a busy 2021.
On top of the projects, we finished our showroom and opened to the public with a Grand Opening celebration. We're so happy to have a place where homeowners can come and feel empowered in their remodel or new build journey through our Inspiration Showroom and Design Center.
Studio A launches
Studio A, the design branch of the Authority Companies, launched this year. It offers interior design, a Private Collection of home furnishings and artwork and custom fabrication. You can work with the design team to select everything from bedding to rugs to furniture.
Every remodel or new build with the Authority Companies includes design insight and guidance from Studio A. And through Studio A's custom fabrication, you can create one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces like live edge tables, desks and shelving.
Authority Home Services launches
Authority Home Services launched to support our clients after their projects wrap. This maintenance branch handles the smaller projects that are just too big to tackle yourself, rounding out a full spectrum of home offerings under the Authority Companies umbrella.
Planning a project of your own? Start with a free 15-minute remodel consult.
Looking ahead to 2022
We're excited to see what 2022 brings, with several projects already underway that we can't wait to share. Our gratitude to you, our community, is hard to put into a single blog post. Thank you for the support that has allowed us to keep growing. We wish you and your family all the best in the new year.