The Design/Build Process

Getting Started: The Design/Build Process
Whether you call, e-mail or just stop in, your first decision should be to have Kitchens By Design visit your home and inspect the space that is to be renovated. At your home, we will interview you and your spouse to find out what your goals and desires are and to measure all spaces associated with your project. Your presentation generally takes place within two to three weeks of our initial home visit. If the project requires an architect’s involvement then the presentation will be scheduled at a time when all information is available. Conceptual floor plans and an itemized proposal are presented to you at our showroom. There is a non-refundable nominal fee involved for these first two steps. The written proposal is yours to take home. Conceptual floor plans remain the property of Kitchens By Design until you decide to move ahead and sign a contract or retain our company to further develop all aspects of your project. The important thing to remember is that we are looking to formulate the best ideas into your presentation by capturing your dreams and desires and marrying them to our professional expertise.

Getting Started: New Construction
If you are building a new home, make an appointment with our designers to come into the showroom with your plans and talk about your project. Remember that Kitchens By Design does not do just kitchens. Our design expertise and outstanding craftsmanship in the field afford us to do any or all rooms in your home including libraries, home theaters, bathrooms and master suites. The same nominal fee applies to new construction presentations.

The Retainer:
After your presentation, the decision to move forward is yours. If you wish to further develop your project plans then you may retain us for 5% of the estimated project costs. We will finalize all floor plans, detail precise elevations, provide electrical plans, cabinet listings and a complete and comprehensive renovation budget. All this is now yours to keep. Should you decide to sign a contract with us the cost of the retainer is credited towards your contract.

The Contract:
Contracts are usually signed after the floor plans have been finalized and the cabinetry has been chosen. Many projects require a continuation of the design process and finalizing architectural details associated with the renovation of your home. These decisions are carefully mapped out and are placed on time lines so that they can be addressed in a reasonable fashion without causing undo stress and anxiety. At this time a deposit is due to order your cabinets.
You can be assured that Kitchens By Design will be with you every step of the way from concept to installation & renovation. Check out our description for customer service & satisfaction to find out more about the many advantages our clients receive when doing business with us.