Our Design Process

An infographic illustrating four steps in designing a space: 1. Know the Space, 2. Assess the Plan, 3. Tailor the Function, 4. Elevate the Aesthetic, with text descriptions for each step.
A person holding a smartphone taking a photo of a modern kitchen with white cabinets, a kitchen island, two barstools, a staircase, and various kitchen appliances.

PHASE 01

Know the Space

Every project begins by understanding how the kitchen currently works and how it could work better. Think of this as a diagnostic to help you better understand your needs and explore what you want.

During this stage we:

• document the space with measurements and photos
• discuss how you use your kitchen and where frustrations exist
• identify functional goals, aesthetic preferences, and renovation priorities

This stage ensures your new kitchen will reflect how you actually use the space every day and helps me make your dream vision come to life.

Close-up of a person's hand using a pencil to draw on a sheet of paper, with a ruler and a rolled-up blueprint on a wooden table.

PHASE 02

Assess the Plan

What I love most about designing kitchens is being able to explore several potential layouts. I make sure that when you lock in to your layout, that you are absolutely In Love with it.

During this stage we:

• explore your options with 2-3 potential layouts.
• make sure the layout you select has all the storage, work space, and flow that you need
• lock in your layout so we can move through Phase 3 with ease.

This stage ensures the design layout will be one that you are happy to wake up to and live in every day.

Drawer with organized compartments holding gold-colored utensils, black chopsticks, and small containers.

PHASE 03

Tailor the Function

And my favorite (and extremely detailed) part of the process… We design each cabinet and it’s storage function together.

During this stage we focus on:

• take inventory of your current kitchen items
• review each cabinet and decide where Everything goes
• go over every possible detail to ensure you have an organized kitchen that maximizes the space you have

This stage ensures the cabinet layout is fully optimized for how you use your kitchen.

Various vertically aligned wooden, painted, and textured samples, including shades of white, green, black, gray, and natural wood.

PHASE 04

Elevate the Aesthetic

This is the part where we get to decide what your kitchen is going to look like. I guide my clients toward streamlined elegance to create a cohesive look.

During this stage we focus on:

• selecting cabinet material/finish and door/trim styles
• selecting countertop material/finish and edge style
• reviewing your decorative hardware, faucet, sink, appliance, and lighting selections*

This stage ensures the kitchen looks just like how you imagined. *

*Note: There is an Interior Design hourly upgrade if you want my assistance with selecting items beyond cabinets/countertops.