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Designing a kitchen or bath to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing takes highly specialized skills and knowledge. That's why working with an kitchen designer is invaluable. What exactly is a kitchen designer?
there are thousands of kitchen design specialists available to help you organize your planning process and make stylish, cost-effective decisions. Some have focused exclusively on kitchens throughout their careers, while others have been trained more broadly as interior designers or remodeling specialists.
Selecting a Designer
Choosing a design professional can be a difficult decision. Selecting an good designer, you will be working with a professional who: - Has demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in kitchen design, as well as construction, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems
- Adheres to a strict Code of Professional Conduct
- Is an expert in the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines & Access Standards, which recognize the importance of consumer health, safety and welfare in kitchen and bath design
- Is skilled at assessing consumers' individual needs and wants and creating designs that meet and exceed these requirements
- Remains current on local building codes, safety and environmental regulations and the wealth of new products and equipment on the market
When selecting a design professional: - Ask for references and visit their showroom or store, if possible.
- Involve the entire family in the process and discuss any special needs.
- Pick the designer that satisfies your taste and style most. You should not be persuaded to do anything you don't like or that doesn't fit your budget.
What are the benefits of involving a designer?
A designer can pull all the pieces of your project puzzle together and keep you from getting bogged down in details that can throw your planning off track. You’ll be free to dream, while the designer thinks through all the measurements, material coordination and construction logistics.
You also don’t have to give up control of your plans or turn all the remodeling work over to other craftsmen either when you work with a kitchen/bath designer. You can be as involved in the project as you like.
When you do need someone to handle logistics, whether it’s ordering products or coordinating contractors’ schedules, that’s where a designer can step in.
Here is a sample list of tasks you can reasonably expect your designer to handle: - Visit your home to take measurements.
- Create a design and draft perspectives, elevations and a floor plan.
- Develop a detailed budget and schedule.
- Order products and materials.
- Coordinate work with construction, painting and other contractors.
- Oversee the installation and placement of the cabinets and other design elements.
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