Read This Before Hiring a Kitchen Designer.

In 2020, about 85 percent of renovating homeowners are turning to professionals for help with their kitchen remodels.

These projects are costly and present homeowners with a wide range of options. A professional can help ensure that your money is well spent and create an effective kitchen layout that will meet your needs.

Here is what you need to know before hiring a kitchen design professional:

Different categories of designers

When looking for the best kitchen designer for your project, you are likely to come across different types of professionals. Independent designers work with contractors but are not affiliated with particular brands or products.

Designers affiliated with a specific product line or showroom play the roles of both a designer and dealer. You may also work with a large design-build firm that has a kitchen designer on staff.

What you should know before you start designing 

To ensure a successful project, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when designing your kitchen.

• Kitchen use plan: You can use your kitchen as a space for preparing food, sharing meals, consuming food on the go, or a room where the family gathers from time to time. How you intend to use the kitchen will determine the setup, the materials to be used, and the appliances to be included.
  
  
• Project timeframe: Kitchen renovations can take a considerable period of time. Even as you look for a designer who will work within a reasonable deadline, you should be willing to wait.
  
  
• Your budget: For a successful project, it would be important to create a budget. A budget will help you achieve your goals without cost overruns.
  
  
• Be open to ideas: As much as you may have an idea of what your perfect kitchen should look like, you should consider the different ideas that the designer may suggest. The expert can help you create a more effective and practical space.

Reasons to hire a professional kitchen designer

The main reason why you should consider working with a kitchen design professional is that they have the required expertise and experience.

The expert will design a durable kitchen that will stand the test of time, and choose appliances and design that will deliver a safe space in terms of fire hazards and accidents.

A kitchen designer can also supervise the construction or remodeling, guide your style choices, and choose the right color combinations. A designer's input will make your kitchen not only functional but also visually appealing.

Also, when you hire a kitchen designer, there will be a good chance to get the design right the first time.

How to find the right design professional

There are many kitchen design professionals for homeowners to choose from. However, choosing the best professional for the job will be critical to achieving the best results.

Cast your net wide when looking for a talented and experienced professional. During your initial conversation with the designer, you may want to find out how long they have been designing kitchens, the specific services they provide, whether they represent any particular brands or products, and how long they estimate the project will take.

Other questions you will need to ask the designer include how they charge for their services, how they source their subcontractors, and whether they have references available.

Also, ask for samples of the designer's work to get insights into their process and professionalism.

At the end of the day, having a good relationship with the kitchen designer will help you achieve the desired results. Ensure the professional understands your needs and is involved in the kitchen design process from start to finish.

Edesia Kitchen and Bath Studio offers kitchen design services with your life in mind. Contact us today for more information about our kitchen design solutions.