How do I begin my kitchen Project?

A showroom appointment is recommended to discuss your kitchen project. An appointment assures you a kitchen designer is available at a time convenient for your schedule.

With the continual improvements in materials, appliances and design options, the kitchen planning process would be overwhelming without the help of a professional. At your initial appointment, we will discuss how you cook and live in the kitchen space and your priorities for your new kitchen. This is the time to share all your ideas, wish lists and pictures.

What does a kitchen designer do?

A kitchen designer will recommend general ideas for the use of space, location of appliances and storage priorities. We will introduce you to a variety of kitchen products and materials available for cabinetry, countertops, lighting, and appliances. We will let you know what can be achieved - in the way of material selections, appliances, etc. for what you want to spend. Initial cost estimates will be provided for your budget planning.

Why is a Kitchen Classics Designer important to me?

The kitchen is the most technically complex room in your home. It also is the most expensive room investment that you will make in your home. Designing a kitchen, making it work as well as it looks requires specialized skills. A Kitchen Classics Designer is trained to assure that your kitchen will function well with the proper clearances, that all aspects of your kitchen are safely designed and technically correct. Working with a Kitchen Designer assures that your kitchen is well planned and that there are no unhappy surprises!

Is there a charge for the design service?

We will gladly provide cost estimates and general design ideas at no charge! A design retainer is required when you are ready to proceed with detailed work on your kitchen project. The design retainer is applied to the final cost of your purchase. It is not an extra charge.

Why do I need a kitchen designer if I have a builder or an architect?

An architect’s job is to provide a general conceptual idea of living spaces in your home. Many architects refer their plans to kitchen designers for specific detailing.

A kitchen designer’s job is to detail the specifics of space and cabinetry design. A kitchen designer will plan the space including exact cabinet sizes, cooking, seating clearances, and cabinet storage to meet your family’s needs. A kitchen designer provides a working kitchen plan for the builder to follow that details all the specific decisions that you and the kitchen designer have made together. A builder’s job is to implement the plan.

What kind of cabinets are available in Kitchen Classics’ designer showroom?

A kitchen showroom is different from your visit to other retail stores. A kitchen showroom shows you examples of design ideas and storage solutions. In Kitchen Classics’ showroom, the cabinetry you see is only a sample of kitchen cabinet possibilities!

Kitchen cabinetry is available in hundreds of different door styles, wood species, and stain or paint finishes.

Kitchen Classics’ designer showroom includes examples of cabinet quality and construction at a range of price points to meet all budgets. We listen to your needs, show you the cabinet and work surface possibilities, and translate your needs to the kind of cabinetry that meets your quality, style and budget priorities.

How is price determined?

Your kitchen project is the most significant investment you will make in your home. There are many factors that determine the price of a kitchen. The cost of your new kitchen will be determined by the quality of cabinetry selected, wood species or paint finish, door style, drawer construction, cabinet height, molding details and selections of storage accessories. All of these decisions will be discussed with your Kitchen Classics Designer to determine which options best meet your quality, style and budget requirements.

The choices seem overwhelming! How do I make good product selections?

At Kitchen Classics, our staff is continually trained on the features and benefits of kitchen materials and products available on the market. We attend national product previews and we know from field experience with more than 1,300 kitchen installations what works. Our experience assures that the material choices made for your new kitchen offers the best function and value for your kitchen investment.

Why not simply buy cabinets at the lowest price?

All you may receive for your investment is cheap cabinets.

If making the most of your investment is important, then a design professional is your prudent choice. A Kitchen Classics Designer designs living spaces for the way you live and will meet your space and storage needs in ways that may not occur to a cabinet maker who knows only cabinets.

Will you help me choose my appliances?

The choices in major appliances are limitless and our kitchen designers are trained to help you select the proper equipment for your needs - from standard to gourmet.

By purchasing your appliances from us, we can design the proper cabinetry around your appliance needs and insure they will be installed correctly. You will not be paying a premium for this service

Who will install my cabinets and countertops?

At Kitchen Classics, full renovation services are available. We can coordinate every aspect of your new kitchen. Our years of experience working with contractors, electricians, plumbers, and related trades assures you professionally installed kitchen materials.

With so many decisions to make and so much to think about, you need a professional to organize your project someone who understands all of the complexities involved.

At Kitchen Classics, you will benefit from years of specialized experience, commitment to quality, and the highest degree of professionalism.