In 2000, 70 individual Antlers homeowners came together, agreed on a plan, collectively assumed risk and then successfully completed a $22 million renovation and addition in 2002. A billion dollar new dawn of Vail followed. The Antlers is once again setting the sights high for property improvements. At the last Antlers homeowners meeting there was an overwhelming consensus to embark on a plan to become a platinum rated property within the next four years. The majority of improvements are to the interiors of the condos and require the individual owner to make a considerable investment. 39 owners have agreed to make significant improvements to unit quality in the coming year. Garo and Val are one of the first Antlers homeowners to make those improvements to their unit and reach the goal of having a platinum rated unit.
Garo & Val
Garo & Val nearing the end of their remodel of the home at the Antlers.
In April, 2013 Garo and Val received their unit rating of 89 – high gold. Upon receiving their Lodging Quality Assurance (LQA) report, they researched what it would take to reach a platinum rating, and help the overall Antlers goal (of becoming a Platinum Rated Property). They met with the LQA agency, and took notes of everything they could do to improve their home at the Antlers.
Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, flooring, faux wood beams and new lighting.
Before photo of the kitchen.
Taking on the project themselves, and working hand in hand with their own contractors from Denver, they turned their home into a signature of beauty and creativity. Faux wood beams were installed on the ceiling. Beautiful and durable porcelain tile floor that looks like hardwood was installed. The kitchen was upgraded with new stainless steel appliances. They installed a monster new flat screen TV with a stunning sound system. And, they did all of this in just over a month!
New living room with beautiful flooring accented by faux wood beams, and a flat screen TV with stunning sounds system.
Before photo of the living room.
Now their home is a Platinum Rated Unit (93 is their new rating). We are very proud of Val and Garo. Their tremendous effort, time and investment to make their Antlers condo the ultimate mountain lodging experience is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing which other Antlers owners will take on the challenge, as many already have.
To see photos of their newly remodeled home at the Antlers, click any of the thumbnails below.
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