Do I Need a Kitchen Designer?
If you are considering remodeling your existing kitchen, or if you are building a custom home, you definitely should consider the benefits of hiring a professional kitchen designer.
Kitchen designers work with homeowners and remodelers, as well as architects and builders to create beautiful kitchens, but they also do so much more. Kitchen designers work to maximize kitchen “utility,” or ease of use. They can restructure the space to improve the flow and support the specific needs of the homeowners. Best of all, a well designed kitchen will provide the best return on investment of any room in your home.
New England homeowners often turn to Ron Boivin of Ron’s Kitchen Designs.
“I enjoy working with homeowners from north of Boston and throughout the Merrimac Valley up into New Hampshire. That means I get to work in historic or older homes, as well as design kitchens for new construction,” Boivin says.
Many homeowners who plan to tackle kitchen upgrades on their homes quickly find their time monopolized and their patience tried when faced with the extensive options available.
The Benefits of Working with a Kitchen DesignerProfessional kitchen designers in New England have access to dozens of top manufacturers and can often help you cut through the selection process and find options that are not available at your local big box retailers or kitchen supply stores.
A kitchen designer also speaks the manufacturer’s language and has experience working with installation contractors. Don’t underestimate the amount of time you can spend dealing with product vendors. A complete kitchen remodel could include cabinets and hardware, flooring, counter tops, lighting, appliances, new windows, or the need for new gas, electrical or water lines. If you decide to move walls or otherwise restructure your kitchen, the kitchen designer can handle all of that too.
“A professional kitchen designer handles the details and may have access to product discounts from manufacturers or distributors, as well,” Boivin says.
Kitchen designers are valuable members of your kitchen remodel team, whether you are simply upgrading your kitchen in its current configuration, or you are in the mood for a complete redesign. Kitchen designers might also provide Cabinet Space Planning, Interior Design Master Planning, Lighting Plans, Custom Cabinets and Countertops, and other services, including wallpaper, paint or flooring design, sales, and installation.
“Whenever you have people working on your home, you cannot underestimate the value of customer service. When we design a kitchen, we also supervise the installation, serve as the contact for your contractors, and take responsibility for keeping the lines of communication open,” Boivin says.
One of the things clients often appreciate most of all is how their kitchen can become a truly custom space. A kitchen designer will work with you to prepare a layout for your kitchen. Architectural drawings make it clear what your options are and help you pick the design that will work best for you and your family.
A Truly Custom Kitchen
Kitchen designers take into account your specific needs. For example, if you have young children, you may want a low counter where homework can be completed or where a microwave can be accessible by younger family members. Aging homeowners often need wider pass throughs and more open space than their current kitchen provides. A kitchen designer can reconfigure the kitchen to provide lower counters and easier access to sinks, ovens, and storage.
If you are planning a kitchen remodel in Northern Massachusetts or Southern New Hampshire, or if you are building a custom home and need the expertise of a professional kitchen designer, contact Ron’s Kitchen Designs.
A kitchen designer will open up the possibilities for you.
