Realization
Example of a perspective rendering that is part of a kitchen design package offered by Santa Fe Kitchen Design.
Getting a new kitchen is a complex undertaking due to the many aspects of a kitchen. No other room in your home needs to serve so many different functions and needs (storing, cooling, preparing, heating, venting, eating, cleaning, entertaining, etc.). And it must do all of this while always looking its best for years and decades to come.
Once the design is completed, it is time to go shopping. Because of the kitchen’s multiple functions, it requires resourcing many different components (cabinets, countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring, backsplash, hardware, contractor, etc.). Many of these components are available only from different vendors.
To enjoy the process of getting a new kitchen, it is important to understand all the steps that are involved in the process. Just as important is to understand in which sequence to approach the various steps. By starting all steps at the same time or in the ‘wrong’ sequence, you can easily become overwhelmed by the number of choices and combination options. When you take one step at a time, in the right sequence, and use trusted resources, you will find that getting a new kitchen can be a fun and rewarding experience.
During the in-home consultation, I will review and provide a handout of all the steps that are necessary for the successful implementation of a new kitchen. It covers resourcing all the components, demolishing the old kitchen, building the new space, and installing all the components. The handout provides the owner with a road map on how to approach the renovation process on their own.
Clients often ask me to assist them in this process on an as needed basis, which I am offering to clients for whom I designed their kitchen.
Please note: I can support clients in the entire process and offer to oversee all aspects, even if the client cannot be onsite during the remodel. However, I do not offer interior design services or general contractor services. I recommend and can help clients find the required resources and materials, and will provide feedback upon request. The client then hires the resources (e.g., contractors) and selects and purchases the products (e.g., cabinet finishes, tiles, plumbing fixtures, etc.) directly. If a client prefers to have an interior designer suggest and present products to them, and purchase products through them, I can recommend experienced interior designers for them to work with.