How a Designer Can Help You Get the Perfect Kitchen
Many homeowners are perfectly aware of their own personal likes and dislikes when it comes to home remodeling, but they find it difficult to put their thoughts and feelings into words. And when they approach what we call a challenging space, or a space in the home that is either awkward or difficult because of its shape or size, they often cannot visualize the end product. That's why hiring the services of a professional designer can make a lot of sense, especially when it comes to kitchen remodeling and design, says Paul DeFeis, senior managing partner of Trade Mark Design & Build in Hawthorne, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of extensive experience in residential design, including kitchen remodeling in the North New Jersey area, and knows how a design-build company works from the inside out. "It takes an experienced eye to see the correct use of space, and also the necessary need for negative space," DeFeis says. When it comes to kitchens in particular, he adds, everyone knows that making the most of the space available is paramount to the success and functionality of the room.
Hiring a designer who is part of a design-build company can save homeowners both money and a lot of wasted time and aggravation in the long run, DeFeis says. Builders or simple contractors are much more interested in the bottom line than the individual planning process, and tend to kick out designs quickly. What you need is a good designer who cares about your individual needs and works hard to pay attention to every detail.
At Trademark Design & Build, all of the designers are trained to always pay attention to detail. It all starts with a close relationship between the architect and the client so that the client can make his or her vision clear from the very beginning. When it comes to kitchens, budget is often an important factor, but it shouldn't be the decisive one. The designer and client should work together to source products that are within the right budgetary range, but that are also functional and aesthetically right for the project, DeFeis says. A budget analysis should be done from the very beginning, and should always include wide-ranging discussions about the type of cabinetry, the selection of countertops, and the choice of appliances. Looking at room size and whether the appliances will have to be relocated is also important, as that will affect not only the final outcome of the project, but also the budget. Clients should always keep in mind, however, that generally speaking, the performance of less expensive products does not offer the same return that spending a little bit more upfront does. The old adage is true in that you get what you pay for. If you spend less on appliances that might look nice on the outside but are not made to last, you will be paying again within just a few years' time to replace them. And not only will you be paying for new appliances, but also for installation and upkeep along the way. A good design-build company will always try to advise clients to the best of its ability based on both current projects and past projects. Once a budget is established, a professional company should do its best to stay within the budgetary number that they have been given. Customers in these cases tend to come away very satisfied--which is what DeFeis insists is his ultimate goal. For the best kitchen remodelling and design in North New Jersey, Trademark Desing & Build is the company to call.