ESTABLISH A (LOOSE) BUDGET

Come up with a general idea of what you're comfortable spending on your new kitchen. Ballpark figure to find a number that makes sense for you. At this stage, it's OK to just have a ballpark figure in mind. You can refine and adjust as you go.

More counterspace. More outlets. More storage. Better flow. What are the must-have features in your new kitchen? What about the "wish list" ones? Consider ways you might personalize your space with your lifestyle

Using the rough sketch you create, your designer can help you determine the best kitchen layout idea and storage options based on the size and shape of your space. watch our video to see how to measure your project.

check out style on magazine to see which of the five most common kitchen design styles best fits your vision.

browse online to start a collection on Pinterest. Then, look for a common theme in the rooms you selected. (Do your gravitate to the farmhouse look? Or kitchens with two-tone cabinetry?) Be ready to share what you find with your kitchen designer.

Map out the number, size and type of kitchen appliances you want. This is important because your new kitchen layout will ultimately be built around arrangement of these major appliances.

You don't need to select the exact type or color now, but you should have a general idea of the big-impact materials you prefer. Think countertops (quartz, wood, granite, etc.), floors (hardwood, tile, vinyl, etc.) and kitchen cabinets. Narrowing in on some broad categories will streamline product selection when the time comes.

Working with our designer can save you time, money and frustration. From big-picture planning to minute design details, they are your greatest resource for getting a kitchen you'll love. schedule your appointment.

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to prep for your first conversation with a kitchen designer. (If you've been following this checklist, you're almost there.)

There's lots of dishware to pack up and a truckloads of new cabinets to make room for .You'll have to manage demolition dust and life without a sink for a while too. It's never too early to strategize how to minimize the disruption during installation.