They make it look so easy on television, but we understand that designing a kitchen can be overwhelming.

Our knowledgeable designers will help you narrow down the choices to create a kitchen that matches your dreams, your style, and your budget. Read below about the process of working with Von Tobel kitchen designers. 

1. Set A  Budget

•  Come up with a general idea of what you're comfortable spending on your new kitchen. A ballpark figure is ok. You can adjust it as you go. 

2. Prep Work 

•  Make a list of your must-have features vs. your wish list items. 

• Use Pinterest, Houzz, magazines and websites to collect ideas.  

• Take rough measurements and create a rough sketch of your existing kitchen. Learn how to measure your kitchen here.

• Select your appliances and make a list of their model numbers.

3. 1st  Design Appointment

• Review your floor plan and discuss layout, including appliance location with your designer.  

• Discuss if the existing flooring is staying or being replaced.

• Discuss the overall project timeline.

• Cabinetry

  • Discuss wood species, door style and finishes.

  • Select a cabinetry line. The design process cannot begin until this selection is made.

• Select countertop material.

• Schedule professional measure.

• Discuss storage and organizational options.

• Discuss accessories including moldings and accents.  

• Select faucets, backsplashes, under cabinet lighting, knobs and hardware.

4. 2nd Design Appointment 

 (1-2 weeks later) 

● Review kitchen design including floor plan, elevations, and perspectives.

● Review estimated cost of materials.

● Make adjustments as needed.

5. 3rd Design Appointment 

● Review final design.

• Check each item on the bill of materials against the floor plan, elevations and perspectives.

● Sign off on cabinetry wood species and finish.

• Sign off on any Special Order agreements.

The best place to begin is by visiting one of our four Indiana kitchen showrooms. Walk-ins are welcome, or schedule a free consultation.