Do you find yourself dining out more often than not because you’ve grown weary of your galley? Updating pots, pans, and even appliances won’t do, which means that it’s time for a complete overhaul of your home’s food prep, cooking, and eat-in space. That being said, if investing in such a worthy project you want to ensure that the end result meets or exceeds your ideal. As a result, you’ve made the wise decision to hire an interior designer for a kitchen remodel near you (Vancouver BC). A designer is most certainly a key ingredient in the recipe for a successful kitchen renovation. But before you book a consultation, please consider the following.

Three Things to Consider When Bringing in an Interior Designer for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project

Factoring Interior Design Rates Into Overall Kitchen Remodel Budget

You may already have a number in mind when it comes to your budget. While most people begin the personal planning process with a perceived price, few homeowners factor in the fact that kitchen design and remodel elements are two different things. While interconnected, be sure to separate them when considering estimates and segment your overall budget proportionately.

What sort of benchmark should you consider for the interior design portion of your kitchen remodel? Although rates vary by the scope of the project, a solid starting point for premium interior design services for a luxury kitchen is $4,500.

Find a Designer with Expertise in Kitchen Design

There are a number of interior designers in Greater Vancouver BC, and most will tell you that they can manage your project. Nonetheless, not every one of them has expertise much less experience in kitchen design.

Space-specific expertise is of particular importance when it comes to the kitchen and pantry. There are functions involved that if disregarded can lead to short and longterm complications. Design installations must consider the symbiotic relationship with electrical, water and gas (as applicable) supply lines, and ventilation with greater sensitivity when compared to all other rooms within your property. In addition, because the dining area is typically directly adjacent to the kitchen, the design of one has a direct impact on the aesthetics, look, and feel of the other. Unlike a bathroom remodel which stands relatively alone, interior design for a kitchen remodel must better consider its visible surroundings.

Considering all of the above, homeowners must only consult with interior designers with a proven track record in kitchen design. This should be reflected in their single-family and multi-family residential portfolio.

When to Introduce the Interior Designer Into the Project

You’re probably familiar with the expression about having “too many cooks in the kitchen” when it comes to project management. Well, that may not necessarily be the case when it comes to a kitchen remodel. The reason, is that you want to introduce your interior design to your contractors from the very beginning (or vice versa) to ensure that all parties’ concepts are considered and prepped for integration during the planning phase.

As addressed above, there are important distinctions in the interior design of a kitchen when compared to all other rooms in the home. To avoid risk to the integrity and functionality of electrical, water and gas supply lines, lighting, and ventilation you need to introduce an interior designer during the planning phase. In fact, involved contractors prefer to work closely with the designer from the very beginning to avoid overlapping issues. Communication between all parties is critical when it comes to choosing the right sized pipes, drains and appliances in addition to figuring out where to place fans/vents and windows in relation to cooking stations for optimal air flow, and so forth. It’s a long list that most homeowners don’t quite grasp on their own.

Calvert Design has expertise in kitchen design for single family home and multi-residential properties alike. Have a look at some recently completed projects to find inspiration for your own space. When done, call Calvert Design Studio for your FREE 20-minute phone consultation.