The first step is to have a designer come to your house for a free consultation.  This is the time to discuss ideas and design preferences, communicate changes or improvements that you want incorporated into your new space, and ask any questions you may have about the construction process.  Once this has been discussed, we will help you establish a realistic initial budget for the project.  If the budget is acceptable, a design retainer cost is agreed upon for the creation of an initial design.  Next, the designer will measure your space and take some notes that will enable a design and quote to be assembled.

Next is to review and discuss the proposal. This is the time to consider the details of the design and talk about any changes that you may want to see as options.  The design process is just that, there are always modifications that become apparent as you consider how the designer’s interpretation of your needs will function in reality. Sometimes homeowners have strong opinions about how their new space should be laid out, but when presented with a more functional, professional design, change their minds completely for the alternative. It’s more important for you communicate what deficiencies your existing space has, and what things work well. A designer has experience in creating a new space that addresses both.

First what is included in a complete kitchen or bath remodel has to be defined.  A typical complete Kitchen or bath project would include the following list of materials and services:

Kitchen

Bath

For most homes ranging in value from $300,000 to $600,000; complete kitchens remodels average cost is anywhere from $65,000 to $100,000; complete baths are usually $30,000 to $60,000. Where your project falls within those ranges, really depends on the quantity of more custom or feature rich products that you select.  Like choosing an automobile—the higher the quality, or the more options you require, the more it tends to costs.  There are numerous levels and combinations of products that can be mingled to create the perfect kitchen or bath for what your budget dictates. It can be challenging, but with the help of a good designer, a balance between want you want and what you can afford, can almost always be accomplished.

Yes we do! Kitchen Encounters is a design/build company. Our concept to completion approach is designed with your needs in mind. We provide comprehensive design, complete product selections, project budgets with no surprises, a clearly communicated production schedule, and conscientious management of quality and accuracy, to ensure your satisfaction and the overall success of the remodeling process.