Services Provided:


- Kitchen and Bath remodel plans.

- New construction detailed kitchen & bath plans, interior & exterior material selection.

- Complete remodels plans

- Interior material & furniture selection.

 

Design Philosophy:


To meet the unique design needs of each individual client with thoughtful creative design solutions and personalized professional service.
 

The Design Process:


By Design team members partner with architects, engineers, builders, and remodel contractors to turn your dream home into a beautiful functional reality.


Initial meetings concentrate on identifying your needs and desires for the space being created or remodeled. This is the time to share your wish list, notes, picture collections and ideas. In depth questions on how you cook, entertain and work in your home, how you spend your leisure time and the recreational needs of your family all contribute to discovering your design priorities.


Based on the information gathered, the existing conditions and architectural details, if appropriate, preliminary design ideas with several carefully constructed design solutions will be presented for your review.


Each plan is analyzed and discussed, the advantages and disadvantages outlined, providing you with carefully considered choices. The relative investment figures for each solution are presented whenever possible to assist you in making an informed decision regarding the best plan for you.


Together we perfect the selected plan. Assistance with material, appliance and fixture selection ensures a cohesive design scheme that will integrate seamlessly with your existing home.


A complete set of plans with detailed specifications describing the construction work, cabinetry, appliance selection, materials, architectural details, lighting, fixture and mechanical selections will document the design process.

 

The Professional Kitchen & Bath Designer:


-  work directly with homeowners. They also consult with architects, builders & contractors.

-  respond to difficult spaces with creative solutions.

-  are sensitive to design and lifestyle trends that affect kitchen and bath planning.

-  find ways to solve problems and indulge wishes.

-  help you understand your options during the design process.

-  keep up to date on new equipment and new construction materials, as well as building codes ensuring that your kitchen
   or bath meets standards for safe use by you and your family.

-  understands budgets and can explain the advantage and disadvantage of products as they relate to the required
   investment.

 

What it takes to become a Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer:


Certified Kitchen designer - CKD and Certified Bath designer - CBD - are certifications administered by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). It requires training in space planning, a thorough knowledge of building construction, mechanical and electrical systems, the ability to write specifications and draw plans that contractors, framers, plumbers, electricians and cabinet installers can interpret. It means being familiar with local building codes, safety and environmental regulations and new products and materials.


Requirements to sit the all day written & drawing exam include a minimum of seven years of experience in the planning and execution of residential kitchen and bath projects, affidavits from fellow professionals (architects, engineers and licensed contractors) and letters of reference from past clients.

 

What it takes to maintain certification:


CKD's are required to participate in an Ongoing Professional Development program, whereby they earn continuing education credits by attending educational programs, seminars and conferences to keep abreast of changing technologies and products.

 

What it takes to become a Certified Interior Designer in the State of California:

 

The Certified Interior Design credential, administered by the California Council for Interior Design (CCIDC), requires a combination of interior design education and/or diversified interior design experience totaling eight years or more plus the successful completion of the California Codes and Regulations exam and either the CQRID, NCIDQ or both the CKD &CBD exams.
 

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