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Laura Reid Riggin, Premier Home Design Center When a homeowner purchases a kitchen with a poor design, A question that is often pondered is “What is the benefit of using a kitchen designer and should we work with they are destined to living with a room that is lacking function one?� I would like to provide some insight into what to consider and practicality. Regulations are constantly changing. When you work with a qualified designer, he or she will make sure that your when choosing who will design your kitchen. There are numerous reasons to work with a qualified kitchen new kitchen is up to date with codes and requirements. Believe designer. Even if you are already working with an architect or it or not, working with a trained kitchen designer to help you on your project can actually save you money in interior designer, you should seek the services of a kitchen designer to work with these profes- When you employ a creative the long run, avoiding costly mistakes. Kitchen design professional who designers also know from experience which sionals. A trained kitchen designer has specific corners can be cut and which cannot. product knowledge and experience that will enis current with product Unfortunately, cookie cutter kitchens have able him or her to design something uniquely knowledge and trends, become the norm in the industry. Great designyours, that meets the codes and regulations, you can be sure that your ers know the current trends and they read trade and that has flair and functionality. Kitchen kitchen will be as unique periodicals to keep up on product knowledge. designers are experts in their specialized fields. as you want it to be. They attend design shows and seminars. When Kitchen design is not as easy as it looks. you employ a creative design professional who On TV shows, in 20 short minutes a dream kitchen is planned and installed. In reality, such planning re- is current with product knowledge and trends, you can be sure quires time and expertise. While some big box stores can print that your kitchen will be as unique as you want it to be. Whether you are remodeling, redecorating, or designing from out a kitchen layout in no time flat where the perspective views may look pretty on paper, the bottom line is that quite often, scratch, a strong plan at the beginning of a project is the best way proper clearances, work areas, and basic design principles are to ensure your happiness at the finish. Use a kitchen designer not met. In addition, essential moldings and trim pieces are not to make sure that your project runs smoothly from beginning included in the pricing, which results in costly add-ons at the to end. n end of the project. See ad for Premier Home Design Center on this page. 72
UPPER ST. CLAIR TODAY
Spring 2013