Tips and Tricks

The main four colors that we have seen become popular are white, grey, blue, and green. Blue and green have become popular because they allow for those darker colors without going all in on full black cabinets. The blue and green options also allow for lighter colors that really brighten a room. Also, we have seen white and grey become popular for many of the same reasons as blue and green. Homeowners can go lighter with the white cabinets or create a nice dark contrast with the grey.

Start off by making a list of what you don’t like about your current kitchen. This list is just as important as a list of what you want in a new kitchen. By removing those pain points you are already creating a kitchen that you will love, and it help the designers to have a better idea of what not to include when creating your kitchen.

Failure is not an option. No one likes failure. Not you “The Customer” and surely not your contractor. I don’t even like to utter the word. Most contractors rely on that word of mouth referrals in order to feed their family and the families of the people whom work for them. Don’t set the project up for failure by starting out with the mindset “ you will make it up as you go.” If your expectations are to be met, everyone needs to be on the same page from day 1. Now with that said, “Murphy’s law” is always bound interject at some point. This is where a little homework ahead of time and trusting in your contractor can make your dreams comes to fruition. It is always best practice to do your research beforehand. If you want to use a specific product or construction method, it’s much less painful for everyone involved if you can avoid the hind-sight pitfall. We have all had those aha moments in life. Moments where hind- sight is said to be 20/20. I prefer the aha moments with happy endings and full of smiles. Knowing the products you want to use before you start is a must. Communication and Planning are the key in any relationship. Please don’t tell your contractor you want a specific product or construction method installed after the job is done. Speaking up when the project is nearly completed is just as bad. If that is the case, please don’t expect them to re do it for free. It’s not their fault. Playing dumb is just as bad, that goes for contractor or customer. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from your contractor, they [...]