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Designers help set priorities, make tough choices

Hiring a certified kitchen designer can get you closer to your dream kitchen faster than you might think. With education and experience, a designer knows the materials, styles, and conveniences that homeowners want. By helping your prioritize your kitchen needs, he or she can provide cost-saving alternatives to allow you to get the most bang for your buck.

In addition to design work, they are also qualified to project manage your remodel by keeping vendors and subcontractors on schedule and on budget. If you are planning to resell in the next couple years, a kitchen designer can also provide valuable insights that will make the most of the space now and ensure a solid return on investment when you sell.

Kitchens are expensive. With more cost per square foot than any other room in your home, the opportunity for you to make expensive mistakes is disconcertingly plausible. Having a professional to guide your and help with the decisions can be a boon.

To choose a qualified kitchen designer, review their portfolio closely. Go with your gut.

If you love their style and it matches yours, you'll probably be happy as long as you call their references to make sure other clients have been satisfied.
Many designers work with builders, so the reputation of the builder counts too.
Ask to see samples of exact materials that the designer plans to use. Cabinetry, countertops, appliances, colors, fabrics, and flooring should all be available for you to evaluate.
Read the contract terms and specifications carefully. Question anything you don't understand.

Good communication, especially on a complex kitchen design, is fundamental. Making you happy is your designer's goal.

Verify contractor licensing in your city.