Bill Tweten, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD), Western Products WESTERN PRODUCTS: FACE OF WINDOWS BASED ON YOUR DISCIPLINE/LINE OF WORK, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR THOSE CURIOUS OR INTERESTED IN YOUR SERVICES/DISCIPLINE? As a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, my role is a combination of architect, interior designer, appliance specialist, space planner and organizer—all rolled into one. I use my 30 years of experience to help customers navigate through all of these aspects of the process. In the end, I make sure they get exactly what they had envisioned. I also help clients stay within their budget, which for us, just got a lot easier. Recently, we announced that we are bringing in another, more affordable cabinet line called—Showplace Cabinetry—a familiar brand in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
My Advice: A lot of people have misconceptions about working with a professional. They assume it's going to be really expensive. In reality, working with a professional typically ends up saving clients a lot of money. My advice is to put your trust in a true professional. I have seen just about every cabinetry mistake imaginable. That kind of experience can help you avoid costly choices and design mistakes you'll regret later. Ultimately, the right designer will streamline the process and tailor the design to match your needs, as well as your family’s needs. FROM A PROFESSIONAL POINT OF VIEW, WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED? I still love the advice given to me by my boss during my first design position,
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after I had graduated from college. He said, "Do what you do best, and hire the rest!"
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ALLOWS YOUR BUSINESS TO STICK OUT AMONGST THE REST IN YOUR FIELD?
I think this applies to so many things in life, but especially to large home projects like cabinetry. If you are not a professional in that area, please hire someone who is.
I’m almost certain the cabinet team at Western Products (consisting of our project manager, CAD specialist, expert installation carpenter, and myself) is the most experienced cabinet team in the area. We have worked together since 1997! We're also always on the lookout for quality cabinet lines that will cater to a wide variety of budgets. That's why it's so exciting to bring Showplace Cabinetry into our portfolio. Now, we'll be able to offer a more affordable semi-custom line in addition to our fine custom line by Crystal Cabinet Works!
So many people try tackling projects without the right level of expertise, or the right tools. This can get very costly, especially if you need to hire someone to fix the mess that's already been started. It's tempting, I know. It's also good to remind yourself that even though that famous YouTuber made it look easy, doesn't mean it is. That person has most likely had years of practice to perfect that particular skill. As I said before, do what you do best, and hire the rest!
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