Getting Started

Gather a scrapbook of notes, magazine clippings and photos you have collected. Purchase magazines (and/or request to check out my personal collection) such as TRENDS, Kitchen & Bath Ideas, Good House Keeping Collections –or visit these websites (open to new browser window):

• www.trendsideas.com
• www.hgtv.com
• www.kbbonline.com
• www.kitchens.com
• www.NKBA.org

Get together with your family and ask them for their input and wishes.

Come up with a budget and decide what aspects of the project are of highest priority to you.

Think about what over design and the flow of style with your furnishings and architecture of your home.

Request a copy of the Kitchen and/or Bath Design Survey so that you can be assured all of your needs are met!

Call Becky Sue to set up a consultation appointment at 404.456.8799.

Consultation Services

The recommended initial on-site consultation provides up to 2 hours of consultation.We will review and discuss your wish list, design direction, and project requirements. Your investment range will be required at this time to assist us in providing you the project within your means. If you do not have one, we will review the reasons & conditions of your project and calculate an appropriate budget.

If you are not in the need of full design services, we offer consulting at a rate of $125.00 per hour via telephone, email/internet or one-on-one at the job site. Those that may benefit from consultation might be:

• If you already have plans and want an objective opinion from a Certified Professional
• Need guidance calculating allowances and overall budget.
• In search of cost savings ideas
• Have a great local cabinet maker that lacks creative ideas and/or has not addressed the function or efficiency of the design
• Need references of trusted and credible product suppliers or contractors/builders

New Construction (or scaled plans produced by others)

We will price your plan "as is" at no charge. No drawings or designs are included. A Design Retainer will be required for any changes requested.

Design/Layout Services - Design Retainer

A full design retainer is for those individuals who need a professional to create design solutions. The retainer is dependent on the scope of the services requested.This may include (but not limited to) job site inspection and measurements, certified plans, product selection/specification, consultation time. Design services are offered at an hourly rate. Our retainer is in proportion to our high level of professionalism and the generous amount of time we allow for your design to full and naturally evolve.

• As a new client, we will begin the process by meeting to discuss your plans and lifestyle. Inefficiencies in storage and/or work habits will be discussed and new ideas and solutions will be proposed. We will use an extensive survey form that will clearly list all the details of how your kitchen (or bath) is used, thus providing an instruction manual to create the perfect new room. We will take time to fully understand how your cabinetry needs to function, work into the architecture of your room, and how it serves your family's needs. This is the foundation for our design work. It must be comprehensive.
• Design phase will offer truly original, creative and functional design solutions. Discussion and review will be encouraged considering the pros and cons of each concept, perhaps combining ideas.
• Considerations are given to a family’s lifestyle, cooking and entertaining habits.
• After a plan is chosen interior cabinet options, exterior molding details and ornamentation, including color and texture, will discussed. Your space will ultimately be fine tuned to incorporate every last detail.
• We strongly believe our clients are happiest when they have control over the cost of their materials. We work hard via an extensive plan review and patient product research to provide cost options for you, where appropriate.
• At the appropriate time, we will produce a comprehensive separate electrical/mechanical plan, should you need one. This plan encompasses locations and precise dimensioning for lighting, switching, appliance locations and notes on same. We also provide a complete package of specs for all appliances and are available to meet with your contractor, electrician, plumber or HVAC tradesperson to discuss this critical part of your renovation.

Shopping Services

This is the most fun part of the project! We take you to visit our trusted suppliers and showrooms in order to help you make final selections (appliances,granite, tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting etc).

Scheduling and lead times

Appointments are booked approximately 2-3 weeks in advance.

Initial design development averages 7-10 days.

Cabinetry manufacturing averages 6-8 weeks for custom and 3-4 for stock/pre-fabricated.