Architects are typically focused on how a home performs (safe to occupy, structurally sound, energy-efficient, waterproof, etc.) and also how the home looks from the outside (how is it sited on the property and in the neighborhood, is the exterior scaled well and balanced, massing, roof lines, etc.). Some architects leave space for kitchens and bathrooms but do not dwell on the details about how those spaces function for day-to-day occupants.

Having an expert kitchen and bath designer to delve into the details of how you live in your home before the plans are finalized can be incredibly valuable. Sometimes, moving a window 3 inches to the left will allow you to have that wine cooler you were eyeing or that 42″ range, rather than the 36″ one.

Contractors are typically focused on construction methods and that the materials and design are cost-effective to build and install properly. Some contractors focus more on the cost of your allowances (for example, the pricing for the cabinetry package for the project) rather than the actual cost to achieve the kitchen functionality and storage systems that would make your life easier. While it is a GREAT thing to have a dedicated team member ensuring that your built environment is beautiful, energy-efficient, and cost-effective, we’ve found that sometimes homeowners just want their kitchens and bathrooms to perform more extraordinarily for them.

Having an experienced kitchen and bath designer review the architect’s or contractor’s plans before the space gets built gives you a greater chance of transforming the way you use the space and improving the way you live within that space. We can offer input on all domestic spaces and maintain special expertise when it comes to reviewing kitchen, bath, and lighting plans.

Submit your plans, our completed questionnaire, and a summary of what you want to achieve. We will have a kickoff call to further explore the information we’ve received from you. Then in approximately 2 weeks, we will deliver and review with you a report on areas to improve or consider. After this delivery, you can choose to explore our ideas with your architect or contractor or we can provide further services to collaborate with the architect or builder until the plan revisions are acceptable to you and the entire team. Having an extra set of eyes on the plans before it is built is the best way to ensure that your kitchens and bathrooms deliver. They are the hardest working rooms in the home and we want to optimize how they perform for you and make your life easier.