You can see it in your mind’s eye. The gorgeous cabinets in that perfect hue, the stunning countertop you’ve been eyeing, and the ideal backsplash tile to bring everything together. It’s your dream kitchen, and it’s finally time to turn it into a reality. And since you already know exactly what you want, there’s no need for a designer, right? A kitchen renovation is a major undertaking that’s not for the faint of heart, even when everything goes smoothly. Working with a designer from the beginning of your renovation can help you avoid a lot of headaches later on.
In this complete kitchen makeover, the homeowners brought us in when they were ready to get the ball rolling on their renovation project, and were able to enjoy the benefits of hiring a designer from the outset.
Why should you hire a designer to manage your kitchen renovation? Here are five of the biggest benefits – with real life examples from this project.
Personalized Solutions
During our first meeting, we take time to get to know you and how you live in your space. We can often suggest things to include in your renovation to improve your daily life.
In this kitchen design, we proposed removing the walk-in pantry. It was taking up valuable real estate in the corner of the kitchen. By replacing it with cabinetry, we were able to add functional counter space. To provide pantry storage, we incorporated a bank of full height cabinetry on the other side of the refrigerator in a space that previously housed a clutter-catching desk.
Seamless Integration of New and Old
Your kitchen renovation has a ripple effect throughout your home. Your designer will ensure that the design style and finishes complement the rest of your space.
That’s exactly what we did for our clients in this project. We coordinated the charcoal floor tile for the kitchen with their powder room makeover, matching the established cool and calm colour palette of grey, blue, and black. The grey and white patterned backsplash tile adds personality to the kitchen within the neutral palette.
Expanded Scope
On the other hand, if there are other aspects of your home you’d like to update at the same time, your designer will coordinate everything. Many clients decide to replace flooring throughout their home or refresh an adjacent living space along with their kitchen renovation.
Simplified Sourcing
Kitchen renovations aren’t just about cabinetry and counters. Items like blinds, stools, dining furniture and lighting will be needed too. Sourcing, ordering, and coordinating all the elements of a kitchen renovation can be overwhelming.
Our full service process takes all of this work off your plate. We source everything that’s needed to complete your renovation and, upon your approval of the design, we take care of ordering and making sure it’s on site when needed.
We extended the island in this kitchen renovation into the previous eating area to improve the kitchen’s layout and provide additional storage. The larger island called for new light fixtures and seating. With its rich wood finish and custom design, the island became a true focal point when we added pretty pendant lights and industrial-style stools.
Trusted Trades
Having the right tradespeople is critical in getting your renovation done on time and on budget. Hiring a contractor to complete your kitchen renovation can be a leap of faith. How can you be sure they’ll show up, do quality work, and finish on time? Can you trust their estimate? Do you have the time and expertise to supervise their work?
Like many designers, we have relationships with trusted trades. We’ve done the due diligence so you don’t have to. From estimates to progress tracking and coordinating materials, we have you covered for the design AND construction phases of your project.
Our team of trades worked their magic in this kitchen renovation. Among other things, they removed the pantry and covered the stippled ceiling with shiplap to improve the lighting in the kitchen and family room.
Why you should hire a designer for your kitchen renovation
You might think that a designer’s role in your kitchen renovation is limited to planning the cabinetry configuration. For our clients, that’s just scratching the surface. From planning and sourcing to coordinating trades, we take care of all the details. Renovating your kitchen is a major undertaking and hiring a full service designer helps to reduce your stress and protect your investment.
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