Maximizing the Talents of Professional Designers
Showroomvisitors often inquire about the benefit of using a professionaldesigner. Homeowners ask questions like, "Can't we simply use anonline tool or rely on experienced contractors to renovate an existingkitchen?" You can, but that strategy most often is penny wise and dollarfoolish. Here are several excellent reasons to partner with a professionaldesigner.
Assures Logical and Adequate Circulation Professional designers understand the need for effective flow in akitchen to avoid the feeling of being squeezed or limit the number of peoplewho can comfortably use the space. We find do-it-yourselfers who want bigislands often run into problems when the end of the island makes it difficultto open the dishwasher or base cabinets. Depending on the size of the kitchen,we like to have between 39 and 48 inches of space between countertops.
Maximizes Functionality A professionally designed kitchen is not only beautiful but alsoextremely functional. We typically ask our clients in (insert name of serviceterritory) not only how the kitchen will be used but also who the primary userswill be. A professionally designed kitchen easily accommodates many activities,including meal preparation, clean-up, entertaining, studying, reading and more.
A Tight Fit Professional designers measure the space to assure that pots, pansand large and countertop appliances fit correctly in the new kitchen. Sincethere are no standard appliance dimensions, a novice might easily order arefrigerator that does not correctly line up with their cabinets and bedisappointed in the resulting aesthetic.
The Right Light Lighting can make or break how your kitchen looks and functions.Lighting is equally as crucial as cabinets, countertops, appliances,back-splashes, flooring, sinks and faucets. Simply placing flush mounted orrecessed fixtures in the center of your kitchen ceiling can provide functionallight, but that type of lighting may do little to beautify the space, create amood or evoke favorable emotional responses. Effective lighting illuminates anarea in layers using different components and strategies to paint the finalpicture. Professional designers not only know the right amount of light that isneeded to enhance the functionality of your kitchen but also to position thespace in the best light possible. Download a guide for lighting your new kitchen.
Less Is Often More Our clients' desires for an open floor plan, open shelving,sufficient pantry and storage space, multiple appliances and a large island canquickly fill a space and make it look, feel and function inefficiently. Weencourage our clients to start the design process by selecting appliances. Thisenables our design team to specify cabinets that ensure clean lines and aperfect fit. Designers know how to avoid a cluttered kitchen.
Maximize Space Not every home comes with a large kitchen. When space is apremium, a professional designer knows how to make the most out of what isavailable. We often specify ceiling height cabinetry combined with openshelving that provides the look that a client desires along with the storagespace that makes the kitchen work.
If you would like to know how you can achieve a dream kitchen inyour home, please give us a call to schedule an appointment with one ofour award-wining designers at our Mariemont Showroom at 513-271-3490 or at ourLoveland Showroom at 513-722-3490.
