Still, the beginning of her relationship with Christofi was not propitious. The homeowners drew up a short list of designers based on recommendations from friends, and started to set up interviews. "I liked Mark because I felt he really listened to me and valued my opinions," she says. "But when he showed me his portfolio, I said, 'Frankly, there's really nothing here that I like.' And, you know, he wasn't offended!"
"It was brave of her to trust me, despite the fact that she didn't relate to my past work," says Christofi. "But she seemed to understand that I don't impose my own style on my clients. I wouldn't find that a challenge, and I think my work would be falling short. It's important that I reinforce the fact that it's the client's home and thus, the design is all about them, not about me. I enjoy the fact that every project is different."
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