WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A DESIGNER?

Working with a professional designer can seem daunting if it's something you haven't done before. How do you select a designer? What do they expect from you? How much should you be involved? The questions can be endless. And while each designer has their own style and process, there are a few basics we've outlined for you, including things you can prepare to ensure the first meeting is a productive one.

WHAT KIND OF DESIGNER DO YOU NEED?

Many of our cabinet dealers offer in-house design services, others partner with interior designers. Depending on a number of factors including the size of your project and your design needs, either scenario could work. If you chose to engage your own interior designer, make sure that they are involved in the process upfront.

WHAT IS THE DESIGNER'S ROLE IN MY PROJECT?

Depending on what type of designer you select and their areas of expertise, the responsibilities can vary. Generally speaking, a designer will provide you a design layout based on a detailed understanding of your needs, cabinet knowledge and expertise, and recommendations on door styles, wood selections and finish treatments. Some designers will coordinate the entire project, while others will simply offer trouble-shooting strategies when and if problems arise.