How did we choose our name?
The moment I met Denys Krasnikov on that job site, it felt like fate had a hand in bringing us together. We were working on a custom Bathroom off Crescent Boulevard in Downtown Calgary. Both of us were entrenched in uninspiring companies, yearning for something more meaningful to channel our skills and passion. Our conversations quickly unveiled a shared frustration and a deeper desire to create spaces that truly reflected who we are.
Long days of discussing design, materials and schedules turned into shared dreams of innovation in design. I was a 26-year-old project manager juggling the chaos of motherhood with the rigors of a corporate job. Meanwhile, Denys was a craftsman who had spent years perfecting his skills, culminating in a burst of inspiration during his time in Monaco. He would often tell me stories about the stunning architecture that graced the streets of that glamorous city, where every renovation seemed like a work of art and each building told its own story.
As weeks turned into months, the spark between us ignited into a flame of ambition. We realized that we could take our collective experiences and expertise and mold them into something uniquely ours. It felt inevitable; we needed to break free from the mold of our routine jobs and dive into the world of custom renovations. That's when the idea for Monaco Custom Renovations truly blossomed. We wanted to capture the elegance and creativity of Monaco and infuse it into every project we undertook.
The name was a nod not just to Denys's journey, but also to our mission: to innovate, to renovate, and to create homes that tell stories. It felt like a perfect blend of our backgrounds—his craftsmanship and my design experience—and a tribute to the place that fueled his passion for architecture.
We knew we had something special, something that would resonate with others who, like us, craved personal and bespoke solutions in their homes. With each project, we don’t just renovate; we embrace the process, showcasing the beauty behind every transformation. We take pride in our craft, revealing the journey every step of the way, because it's not just about the destination, but the path we take to get there.
And as I stand back to admire the final touches of each project, I see not just a well-executed renovation but a piece of our story, intertwined with every beam and cabinet we’ve crafted together. It's not merely a business; it's our passion, our love, and our legacy, shaped by the charm of Monaco and the magic of our shared journey.
