The kitchen is the most important room in your home. It is the hub of all activity. While it’s important to have a beautiful kitchen, it is equally important to have a functional space that will suit your storage needs and keep up with the challenges of your family’s activities. A Professional Designer can incorporate your ideas while keeping a focus on the necessities of a well-planned functional kitchen. They are there to guide you so that details of a successful design are not over-looked. Here are some items you will want to know before you meet with your kitchen designer.
Preparation tips for your first meeting
- Gather photos (from magazines, the internet) of designs that inspire you.
- Make a list of what doesn’t function well in your current kitchen.
- Make a list of the “must haves” for your new kitchen.
- Take rough measurements of your kitchen and note the locations of windows, doors, plumbing, gas and electrical. You may want to discuss changing the current footprint by removing walls or moving your plumbing. If you are building a new home, bring a copy of your blueprints. Your Designer will take final measurements prior to ordering your kitchen.
- Make a list of your needs for storage. Listing items such as small appliances, cookware and dishes will help your Designer plan for proper functionality in your kitchen.
- Consider how you use your kitchen. Are you a chef at heart? Is your kitchen a hub for homework and family life? Do you like to entertain?
- Determine your budget
What will we discuss at your first meeting?
- Communicate all of your wants and needs to your Designer
- Discuss your current issues and possible ways to resolve them
- Share your ideas for design features
- Discuss whether you are purchasing new appliances or incorporating current ones into your plan. You will need to supply measurements and specifications of your appliances. If you are purchasing new appliances, your Designer can help you get the necessary specifications from your appliance supplier.
Discuss your budget
Your Designer will make recommendations for design features and storage options to fit within your budget.
Before you leave your appointment, your Designer will make an appointment to measure your space as well as schedule your second meeting.
What will happen at your second meeting?
- Prior to your second meeting, your Designer will prepare a 3D design to help you visualize the final result
- Your Designer will review your design and note any required changes to the plan.
- Your Designer will book an appointment with you to review any changes.
When your kitchen plan is complete
- When your design is complete, your Designer will visit your home to do a final measure of your space.
- Once final measurements are taken, any necessary adjustments will be made to your design. Your order will be confirmed and processed
- After the adjustments have been made to your design you will meet with your Designer for final sign off
- Our processing team will schedule your kitchen for production
- Copies of your kitchen plan and all specifications will be given to our Installation department.
- Our Operations Team will book your installation based on the product completion date and the date your space will be ready.
