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How to Work with a Kitchen Designer
By Mary Butler
 
Even if your kitchen isn't a big room, you can count on your kitchen makeover to be a big job. The kitchen is where you work but it's also where you relax. You need storage and a good functional space to cook and gather as a family.
 
The most important aspect of any kitchen remodeling job is to have a good plan. You can do everything yourself, but you risk missing details that you may regret later. However, following the advice of kitchen remodeling software and books can help you avoid major blunders.
You can also work with kitchen designers at retailers that sell kitchen cabinets and other home improvement products. They can help guide you through the process and use software to help you design a kitchen floor plan. Depending on the scope of your project and your specific needs, you might also consider seeking a higher level of detail by hiring an architect, interior designer, or certified kitchen designer.
 
Important Kitchen Remodeling Questions to Ask
The biggest reason to work with a kitchen designer is expertise. Kitchen designers have remodeled hundreds, maybe thousands of kitchens. They are knowledgeable about products, materials, and trends. They've made mistakes and have learned from them. And most importantly, they know what questions to ask. A kitchen designer can help you inventory what's most important to you to create the best kitchen floor plan for you and your family. So how do you work with a kitchen designer?
 
First find a kitchen designer you like. Be sure your styles and budgets are compatible.
Don't rush into anything. An average minor kitchen remodel costs more than $20,000. You should love your kitchen's new design before you turn it into a reality. Stick with your plan. Once you start making last minute changes, your budget can go right out the window--and so can your peace of mind.
  
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National Kitchen & Bath Association
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