My Kitchen Design is All Set...Think Again!

Our ongoing series from kitchen designer Cheryl Clendenon continues as she answers this common question.

"I have already thought everything through and won't have any decisions to make"

If you are someone with design knowledge or your architect, if you have one, has already walked through every detail with you, then great. In my experience, this is a fantasy people like to tell themselves.

Make no mistake, there are a plethora of decisions that will come up that are not finalized...or job site conditions dictate changes. The one thing I hear constantly from clients is "I am so happy I have you there to explain what this or that means or help me make sense of a particular decision that must be made".

You will be called on to make decisions that will be a permanent part of your home. And remember one important fact, delays cost money. A knowledgeable designer who understands the building process can save you time and in turn, money.

photo: Cheryl Clendenon

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Herb Koguchi

Indeed. There are times when you can't help but make last minute changes to your plans with regards to your kitchen or any part of the house. We've experienced that lots of times when we were doing our house renovation. That's why I've learned to always expect the unexpected and not to miss minor details, even when the plans are in place.

Floor tiles

Many people like to use ceramic tiles to make flooring. There are a number of advantages to tile flooring. It tends to be extremely durable, and heating and cooling systems can be installed underneath it to radiate through the kitchen rooms.

Allison

I'm laughing at the thought of no decisions coming up along the way. We've seen sparking electrical boxes under the old kitchen floor, shims holding up ceramic tile....you name it. Yes, there are always things to worry about along the way.

My Kitchen Design is All Set...Think Again!

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