{"id":2637,"date":"2021-09-10T11:55:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T11:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/?p=1727"},"modified":"2021-09-10T11:55:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T11:55:57","slug":"when-should-you-hire-a-kitchen-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/blog\/when-should-you-hire-a-kitchen-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You Hire a Kitchen Designer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many homeowners prefer to design their kitchen themselves, searching online for a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/contact-us\/\">kitchen contractor near me<\/a>\u201d only after they have come up with their plans. However, even if you have a clear vision of what you want, there are many ways working with a kitchen designer can help you get the kitchen of your dreams. In today\u2019s post, DreamMaker Bath &amp; Kitchen of Southern Lakes discusses some reasons to hire a kitchen designer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reasons to Work With a Designer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Kitchen Doesn\u2019t Seem to Flow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it feels like your kitchen doesn\u2019t flow right, then you need to work with a kitchen designer. Flow is one of the key elements of kitchen design, and one of the first things that good kitchen designers take into account when planning a kitchen. Kitchen designers also know how to turn even the most unusual floor plans into functional layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Want to Get It Right the First Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you already have experience designing kitchens, designing your own kitchen runs the risk of a do-over if you end up dissatisfied with the results. It\u2019s common for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/services\/kitchen-remodeling\/\">kitchen remodeler<\/a>&nbsp;to get calls about correcting mistakes made by DIYers. Working with a kitchen designer from the beginning is more cost-effective, with a very low chance of dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Want to Increase Your Home\u2019s Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re improving your home for resale or just want to boost your home\u2019s value, you\u2019ll want a professionally designed kitchen. Homes that feature builder-grade materials and off-the-shelf appliances aren\u2019t the most attractive to prospective homebuyers. A kitchen designer can guide you in selecting the most-wanted features to help increase value and improve kitchen functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You\u2019re Renovating an Old Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older homes come with a fair share of problems that need to be addressed by a professional. For example, it may be noncompliant with current building codes. Another example is the presence of asbestos in homes built in the 1970s or earlier \u2014 a kitchen designer will take this into account and recommend having the kitchen tested for asbestos before greenlighting any remodeling work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Also Want to Renovate the Bathroom or Other Parts of Your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bathroom and kitchen remodeling have a lot in common \u2014 cabinetry, plumbing and countertops, to name a few. If you are planning on taking on both bathroom and kitchen remodeling at once, or at least planning on doing both within a short timeframe, a kitchen designer can help ensure the success of all projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let\u2019s Start a Conversation!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DreamMaker Bath &amp; Kitchen of Southern Lakes is a leading&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/\">home renovator<\/a>&nbsp;that serves homeowners in Union Grove and Southern Lakes, as well as Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, Salem and Sturtevant. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (262) 500-3689 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/contact-us\/\">contact us online<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many homeowners prefer to design their kitchen themselves, searching online for a \u201ckitchen contractor near me\u201d only after they have come up with their plans. However, even if you have a clear vision of what you want, there are many ways working with a kitchen designer can help you get the kitchen of your dreams. 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