sunshine98
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Looking for someone who can redesign our kitchen. Want to pay someone for just the design so that we can get multiple bids on the cabinets and construction. Mid-St.Marys county area.
Independent kitchen designer?
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Get some graph paper. Measure your kitchen area and translate the scope to the graph paper indicating windows, current location of stove, refrigerator, sink and dishwasher placement. Then do the same measurements for the wall space taking into the locations of the major appliances. Base cabinets come in standard sizes with widths of 12, 18, 24, 30, 33, 36, and 48 inches, with a standard depth of 24 inches. Wall cabinets come in heights of 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 inches, depths of 12, 15, 18, 24 inches, and widths of 9 to 48 inches, in 3-inch increments.
Get creative and do it yourself. Just measure everything correctly. You will learn so much doing it yourself.
Or use these tools.
www.cabinets.com
www.roomsketcher.com
lowes-kitchendesign-wiki-assoc.3dcloud.com
Get some graph paper. Measure your kitchen area and translate the scope to the graph paper indicating windows, current location of stove, refrigerator, sink and dishwasher placement. Then do the same measurements for the wall space taking into the locations of the major appliances. Base cabinets come in standard sizes with widths of 12, 18, 24, 30, 33, 36, and 48 inches, with a standard depth of 24 inches. Wall cabinets come in heights of 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 inches, depths of 12, 15, 18, 24 inches, and widths of 9 to 48 inches, in 3-inch increments.
Get creative and do it yourself. Just measure everything correctly. You will learn so much doing it yourself.
Or use these tools.
Create-a-Kitchen by Cabinets.com
Choose your kitchen’s color palette, draw and perfect your floor plan, specify appliances, auto-design your 3D kitchen.
Kitchen Design Software - 2D and 3D Visualization
Design your dream kitchen in minutes! Our easy-to-use software creates pro-level floor plans & stunning 3D visuals. Get started for free
www.roomsketcher.com
Understanding Project Paths
lowes-kitchendesign-wiki-assoc.3dcloud.com
black dog
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If I may ...
Get some graph paper. Measure your kitchen area and translate the scope to the graph paper indicating windows, current location of stove, refrigerator, sink and dishwasher placement. Then do the same measurements for the wall space taking into the locations of the major appliances. Base cabinets come in standard sizes with widths of 12, 18, 24, 30, 33, 36, and 48 inches, with a standard depth of 24 inches. Wall cabinets come in heights of 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 inches, depths of 12, 15, 18, 24 inches, and widths of 9 to 48 inches, in 3-inch increments.
Get creative and do it yourself. Just measure everything correctly. You will learn so much doing it yourself.
Or use these tools.
Create-a-Kitchen by Cabinets.com
Choose your kitchen’s color palette, draw and perfect your floor plan, specify appliances, auto-design your 3D kitchen.
Kitchen Design Software - 2D and 3D Visualization
Design your dream kitchen in minutes! Our easy-to-use software creates pro-level floor plans & stunning 3D visuals. Get started for free
Understanding Project Paths
Dont forget State and Local building/fire codes, cabinets are offered smaller than 12", think of a cookie sheet cabinet.. One could also ask around for a copy of 20-20 software to use.
Lowes used to do free design in house... Don't know if they still do.
My ex designed for Lowes a long time and works for a custom shop the last 10+ years.
She doesn't do work at home...
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sunshine98
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Unfortunately, I was born without a creative bone in my body. If it was just a remove and replace cabinets job, do it yourself might be possible, but we have to get an island in somehow. Probably will involve moving plumbing and/or blowing out a wall. I would hope an experienced designer would have some rough cost ideas in order to make decision trade offs.
black dog
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Probably gonna need electrical work as well with plumbing and blowing out walls. If that's the case best off getting an architect or engineer to draw up plans. Because the county is gonna want to see them when you file for your permission slips, (permits).
PeoplesElbow
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Why? Do you have one now? If you are not creative how do you know you "need" an island?
Really it doesn't take creativity, just logic. Follow the well established rules like the triangle between the stove, the fridge and sink. That will save you thousands. I did my kitchen myself (and didn't get any permits either).
TPD
the poor dad
I designed my house this way. When I finally found a builder, I handed him my graph paper. Had separate graph paper for plumber and electrician as well. Saved thousands by not using an architect/designer/engineer. After almost 30 years living in the same house, there is only one thing we would change if we did it again. I guess when we retire and sell, we can market the house as custom designed and built which should add thousands to the selling price right?If I may ...
Get some graph paper. Measure your kitchen area and translate the scope to the graph paper indicating windows, current location of stove, refrigerator, sink and dishwasher placement. Then do the same measurements for the wall space taking into the locations of the major appliances. Base cabinets come in standard sizes with widths of 12, 18, 24, 30, 33, 36, and 48 inches, with a standard depth of 24 inches. Wall cabinets come in heights of 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 inches, depths of 12, 15, 18, 24 inches, and widths of 9 to 48 inches, in 3-inch increments.
Get creative and do it yourself. Just measure everything correctly. You will learn so much doing it yourself.
Or use these tools.
Create-a-Kitchen by Cabinets.com
Choose your kitchen’s color palette, draw and perfect your floor plan, specify appliances, auto-design your 3D kitchen.
Kitchen Design Software - 2D and 3D Visualization
Design your dream kitchen in minutes! Our easy-to-use software creates pro-level floor plans & stunning 3D visuals. Get started for free
Understanding Project Paths
black dog
Free America
Cool your jets penis... RIF
Speaking of worthless posts DoWhat......
I dont believe they will find a kitchen designer thats an independent. They all are going to work for Lowes, Dean, Beautiful, Cords or others in and around the county. Never once in the 20+ years shes done design did I hear my wife talk about someone else or herself doing a design for pay without also selling them cabinets.
Why would one do half of the job? Cabinet sales/installation is the money.
I posted a link they can go to and get help doing it themselfs or letting a Lowes designer do it for them.
If you want custom call Mark Cords Cabinets.
Money well spent...
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BadGirl
I am so very blessed
I had kitchen plans drawn up by an independent designer. She came up with, I think, five or six different options, and the cost was $1,200 or so. Good money spent, because she gave us some thoughtful options that we completely missed. If I can find her card, I will provide her info to you.
Additionally, her real work is full-design and build. She'll did my neighbors kitchen, and it is beyond fabulous....like the kitchen from high end high dolla homes.
Additionally, her real work is full-design and build. She'll did my neighbors kitchen, and it is beyond fabulous....like the kitchen from high end high dolla homes.
black dog
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Awesome, she works for herself? Or moonlights?
I think Lowe's is now fully mercenary, wanting to sell you a "Professional" measure.
I have been treated well over my near 19 years with the company, however, I will no longer recommend them as the go to for any install. There is no local control, company went to a "Central Production Office." We no longer use locally owned and operated installers.
Heck, deliveries are now 3rd party, which has a LOT more complaints than when we had our own Lowe's employees doing deliveries.
black dog
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Oh I understand. The website does offer for the homeowner to measure.
But for sure they want to get one of their contractors in your house infront of the homeowner asap....
PeoplesElbow
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I just figured if they decided they need an island and dont already have one they have already done some of the job and it isnt as bad as they think.
It's hard enough to find a contractor in SOMD, an independent designer not even sure where to begin in the search.
I deal with people all day long that ask for something but due to preconceived notions it really isnt what they need or even the best way to start.
sunshine98
Active Member
The kitchen is tired and worn out and has serious traffic flow problems. Might downsize and move in coming years, so looking towards resale value. The house was built in the early 90's and does not have any features that buyers are looking for - no open concept, no high ceilings, no 1st floor master, etc, but at least maybe we can upgrade a new kitchen with an island.
Given the stories I'm hearing about materials cost and availability lately, maybe all that gets done right now is a design (or two or three).
Or maybe try to get on one of those HGTV shows - don't they always gut the entire main floor and get everything done perfectly within budget in 6 weeks with no missing materials or permit/inspection hang ups?
Given the stories I'm hearing about materials cost and availability lately, maybe all that gets done right now is a design (or two or three).
Or maybe try to get on one of those HGTV shows - don't they always gut the entire main floor and get everything done perfectly within budget in 6 weeks with no missing materials or permit/inspection hang ups?
black dog
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So another worthless no information post from you.. One shouldn't drunk post.. Well done KooKoo, now look left.
SandieGarry
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I think I have someone that fits your needs. I sent a message, waiting on a reply. He's a great designer. He can tell you about electrical and plumbing needs, if any.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
When I did my kitchen renovation, I took a different approach. I started the demo with no concept of the final, just knew it all had to come out. After the demo was done, then I started designing in my head, and went looking for cabinets to fit my concept. Wound up at Dean's by the bowling alley. Picked out some cabinets that fit the design in my head, then Dean's started the computer mock-ups based on my thoughts. Once we had a working design, I built up the kitchen walls/floors/ceiling to match the design for the new cabinets.
There was no charge for all of the computer work and designs, and they were pretty extensive and detailed, but pretty sure it was because I was buying the cabinets and install from them. For the cost of the cabinets, the computer design better damn well should have been included. Had I backed out and not purchased the cabinets, no doubt they would have charged me for the computer design time.
There was no charge for all of the computer work and designs, and they were pretty extensive and detailed, but pretty sure it was because I was buying the cabinets and install from them. For the cost of the cabinets, the computer design better damn well should have been included. Had I backed out and not purchased the cabinets, no doubt they would have charged me for the computer design time.