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The Value Designers Create for You and Your Home

Direct Kitchens Distributors • Dec 22, 2021

Did you know that 85% of home owners in Allentown, PA  rely on a professional designer when they want to create a dream kitchen? There are many good reasons why that percentage is so high.  Building a dream kitchen involves numerous processes and details. Principal roles that designers play are that of guide and curator. Homeowners in Allentown, PA  spend hours, days, weeks and even months researching options before making an appointment with a designer. We know that the Internet is both our friend and foe. While the Internet provides access to every product and service that you could ever need for a remodeling project, the amount of information available online can be over whelming,is often incorrect, is likely to cause analysis paralysis, contributes to un realistic expectations and elevates stress levels. That’s where a professional designer and showroom can be your greatest asset. Show room professionals specialize in making order out of chaos.

Because kitchen designers specialize in kitchens primarily, they not only bring a specific expertise not available from other sources, they also provide homeowners in Allentown, PA fresh perspectives, often providing new layouts ,configurations and floor plans that homeowners in Allentown, PA had not previously considered. These new perspectives often result in a more functional, beautiful and enjoyable kitchen. Providing a new and enlightened perspective is especially important to homeowners in Allentown, PA because of the multiple roles that kitchens now serve. 

Homeowners in Allentown, PA should expect their showroom professional to narrow product choices based on needs, preferences and budgets. That’s why you should expect to answer a lot of questions during initial interviews and meetings ranging from what you like about your existing kitchen and what areas would you like to improve, what style do you prefer, how often do you cook in your kitchen, how often do you entertain, other than meal preparation what other functionality would you like your kitchen to provide, how do you want your dream kitchen to feel like every time your cross the threshold and on and on.  When you research a potential showroom, look on their website for completed projects that reflect your style, but also look at the different styles that are featured. A range of project types and styles that include traditional, transitional, modern ,farmhouse and contemporary reflects that the showroom has not only the skillset to meet different tastes and preferences, but also the flexibility to do so.

When you interview a potential designer, ask how they plan to manage the project, the scope of services that they will provide and how they troubleshoot problems. Given today’s supply chain challenges, you should expect your showroom designer to provide are a listic timeline and suggest alternative options in the event that products that are first choices are not available in the timeline needed. 

Always ask to see photos of similar projects that the showroom has designed and don’t be shy about asking for references. Additionally, have realistic expectations. There are unforeseen events that happen on almost every project, especially when renovating existing spaces. That’s why we encourage homeowners in Allentown, PA to ask during the interview process how a designer trouble shoots problems and responds to unforeseen occurrences.

A professional showroom and designer’s primary responsibilities are to make things work and positively change clients’ lives and living spaces. If you would like to ease the stress of the renovation process and increase the happiness of your home and family, give us a call at 555-555-5561 or make an appointment to visit us as 5585 MacArthur Road, Whitehall , PA 18052.

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