CANTILEVER STUDIO

So we just wanted the outside of the front entrance to the house remodeled. We never liked how it looked, so we asked 3 other designers to come look at it and asked how they would change it to be more appealing, but none of them had any ideas. Then I found Cantilever Studio on Houzz and tried Chad, and he designed a very appealing entrance that looks like it was always meant to be there! It's a cleaner, classier look than before-Thank you Chad! We want him to design a remodel for our kitchen next!

Chad was great to work with and aided immensely in designing a modern home that stands out in our neighborhood and is constantly praised by guests! He was very conscientious of budget, timeline and the stresses of a home build. I would recommend to anyone.

I hired Cantilever Studio to remodel the kitchen for better wheelchair accessibility, add an at-home office to the garage and replace most of the flooring throughout the main living areas. So happy with the results and Chad was extremely helpful throughout the process.

Cantilever did an AMAZING job leading the work to fix our external walls, apply new stucco, replace windows, and add a second floor balcony. Chad is very easy to work with and brings wonderful ideas while being very conscientious of budget issues and time constraints. Highly recommended!

It is a pleasure to recommend Cantilever Studio - I worked with Chad Cornette on a remodel project in my home - to design, build, and manage the construction of 2 bedroom lofts - both similar styles with unique elements. While it was a small project for his firm, he treated the project in a very professional manner, keeping the project on task and informing me of unforeseen delays so that it could fit in with my overall completion timeline. He paid close attention to every detail from beginning to the end - creating a design that incorporated unique elements I had not seen before in this type of project. His attention to detail, overall architectural knowledge and ability to incorporate my vision into the project was impressive. He listened to what I wanted, made architectural and style recommendations based on my vision (and also offered alternatives) and the end result far exceeded my expectations. I am a single professional with young children, new to remodeling and was concerned about the process given my lack of experience with construction - he walked me through the design/build process every step of the way, was completely transparent with costs and paid close attention to my budget while not sacrificing quality or style. While I ultimately increased my budget to achieve what I was looking for - he created a contemporary design that was impressive and, most importantly, unique and of impeccable quality - also incorporating eco friendly elements. He kept me informed every step of the way, allowing me options to customize it to my taste, yet always providing alternative options to ensure I stayed in budget. He was in constant communication, always listening to what I was looking for and figuring out how to make it work - his design style and architectural acumen is impeccable and I will absolutely be using his firm in the future for my kitchen remodel. He managed the process from beginning to the end and it went smoothly, he was a pleasure to work with, stayed on track and the finished product is high quality craftsmanship. I highly recommend Cantilever Studio. Pictures will be made available shortly.

Chad is a very thoughtful and personable professional. His knowledge of materials and contemporary design is incredible. Working with someone as passionate about design as Chad makes designing a unique home much easier.

We were looking at doing a home renovation and had begun shopping around for people capable of design remodels. I had heard about Chad Cornette from a contractor who was doing a renovation for us at work. I didn’t have much to go on, but figured he was at least worth talking to in order to see where he stood on architecture, home construction, modern design, creative use of space, CAD work, and general contracting. It was a pleasant surprise that he was able to tackle all of these things. Chad was very personable, open and honest up front, professional, and came highly recommended. After working with him through this grueling renovation, I too now would recommend him for any design or construction needs, and I plan to use him again in the future. He did an excellent job turning the main floor of our 1965 house into a modern-looking home that better utilized and opened up the space. It was a long 4-month project where Chad listened patiently to the inputs that were given, while jumping in to provide plenty of creative ideas and solutions, all while keeping the budgetary book-ends intact. Overall I felt he was a great communicator of plans, status, costs, and progress. Very responsive to needs and requests (unlike many previous contractors I have worked with) via phone, text or e-mail, on-site regularly, good with the paperwork, flexible, creative, and a pleasure to work with. As the designer, Chad worked closely with us, got our inputs, met with us at the stores and design centers, and kept us up to speed with new and fresh ideas. As the CAD drafter, he laid out the professional floor plans providing plan and section views, made them easy to read and understand, made modifications as necessary, and provided all the necessary documents to the respective trades. As the general, Chad held all the subcontractors accountable to schedules and milestones, was knowledgeable about building codes and processes, and quickly made contacts and adjustments when timelines and/or issues arose. He was able to dive into the details, but always able to pull himself up to see the big picture when necessary. Without reservation I would recommend Chad to anyone planning a job big or small. Whether you know what you want or you’re looking for a fresh perspective – I can promise Chad will be a good fit for your needs.

We hired Chad to design and manage the kitchen renovation for our 1928 home. I think the best compliment we got was from an older (historic-minded) neighbor who said, “This looks like it could have always been here.” It fits the character of the home, yet functions like a contemporary kitchen. A kitchen renovation is a small job for Chad, but we never, ever felt like a small job. He was here whenever a new contractor arrived (HVAC, electric, plumbing, construction, cabinets) to make sure everything was in order. He stopped in often and was always available to us by phone, email and text! He gave us advice when we needed it (which was a lot) and ran with our ideas when there were things we were sure we wanted. In the end, we got a gorgeous space that truly works! We could not be happier with our kitchen or the service Chad provided.

We contracted with Chad because we wanted to build a home to live in after retirement. The lot we chose was a challenge and an opportunity. Our lot is wooded, up-sloping, faces south and overlooks a valley. We were unable to find a ready-made plan that we thought both fit the lot and took advantage of its opportunities. We were fortunate enough to read an article about a house Chad had designed and contacted him to discuss our ideas. We have been in our new home for 6 months now and it feels wonderful. As we worked with Chad to design our house, it was hard for us to appreciate how a well-designed space makes you feel when you live in it. Fortunately for us, Chad understands this very well and designed a house that is deceptively simple, yet feels so right. His design takes great advantage of the lot by providing an abundance of natural light and wonderful views from every room of the house. While working with Chad, we found him to be creative, professional, honest, capable and patient ... extremely patient. We would not hesitate to use Chad's services again and would highly recommend him to anyone who has a project that needs a great design.

He was very professional and solved the layout challenges of an existing footprint. We are building a town home in Appleton WI and Chad designed our home to meet our needs. He maximized our views of the river-can't wait to move in!!

It is a pleasure for me to write about Mr. Chad Cornette, owner , operator of the Cantilever Studio. I hired Chad to build me an addition to my home. The structure is a screened in deck 18x16. Chad presented me with a Construction Management Contract , which included the preconstruction phase,my role and responsibilities, alone with a construction management fee schedule, reimbursable expenses, and the agreement to be signed. Alone with all of this he met with me regularly during the entire bldg. phase. He answered all my questions and kept me up to date on all phases of the construction as it was being built. His finished product was on time and professional. The design he put together for me and the completed product could not be more beautiful. The high ceiling and beautiful screen work is outstanding and all who see it are in awe, as am I. Chad even came in under budget which I was very pleased with as well. I have recommended Chad and his studio to all my friends and will continue to do so in the future. He is a winner. I highly recommend him.

Chad designed my house to fit the site, resulting in a structure which appears to have risen from the surrounding prairie. My wish was for a small (by current standards) house of 1700 sf, which I have discovered is still more than I really need, thanks to Chad's ability to design an exquisitely simple floor plan that charms one's senses by continually revealing wonderful views; either of nature or an exceptional architectural element. Feng shui principles used in the design contribute to a feeling of peace and harmony. A pivoting bookshelf in lieu of a door provides privacy in the office when necessary. Pivoting doors in other areas allow the ceiling to flow, uninterrupted by traditional doorway framing. These features typify Cantilever's philosophy of creating beautiful and functional spaces. Cantilever's expertise is also evident in the renovation/remodel projects they have completed.