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What To Expect When You Work With A Von Tobel Kitchen Designer
Designing a new kitchen comes with a lot of decisions, but you do not have to figure them out alone. Your Von Tobel designer will help you understand your options, narrow your choices, and build a plan around your space, style, priorities, and budget.
Good To Know
You do not need to walk into your first appointment with every detail decided. Bring what you have, and we’ll help you figure out what comes next.
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A Little Preparation Goes A Long Way
A few things can make your first design conversation more productive. You do not need everything finalized — these are simply helpful starting points.
Have A General Budget Range In Mind
A ballpark number is enough. Your designer can help you understand how different cabinet lines, materials, and features may affect your overall investment.
Make A Wants & Needs List
Think about what your new kitchen really needs to accomplish and which features you would love to include if the space and budget allow.
Gather Inspiration
Save photos of kitchens, cabinet styles, colors, storage ideas, and details you like. Your designer can help translate those ideas into something that works in your space.
Bring Rough Measurements
A simple sketch and basic measurements give your designer a useful starting point. They do not need to be perfect.
See How To Measure Your KitchenBring Appliance Information
If you have selected appliances, bring model numbers or specifications. Appliance sizes can directly affect the cabinet layout.
Think About Your Priorities
Consider what is not working in your current kitchen and what you would most like to improve. You do not need to solve it yourself — that is where your designer comes in.
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Your Kitchen Design Process
From your first ideas to final selections, your Von Tobel designer will guide you through the process one step at a time.
Step One
Prep Work
Start by gathering the information that will help your designer understand your kitchen, your priorities, and the direction you would like to explore.
Rough measurements, inspiration photos, appliance information, a general budget range, and your wants and needs are all helpful starting points.
Step Two
First Design Appointment
Your first appointment is a conversation about your space, how you use your kitchen, what is not working today, and what you hope to change.
Your designer will help you begin working through details such as:
- Overall layout and space considerations
- Cabinet style, door style, and finishes
- Storage and organization options
- Countertop selections
- Hardware, backsplash, flooring, and other coordinating selections
- Appliance specifications
- Your general project budget and timing
Your initial measurements are a starting point. A Von Tobel employee will confirm the final measurements before your cabinet design is finalized.
Step Three
Second Design Appointment
At your next appointment, you will review how the design is coming together and make adjustments based on your space, priorities, and selections.
Your designer may walk you through:
- Floor plans
- Elevations
- 3D perspectives
- Cabinet and material selections
- Estimated material costs
This is your opportunity to ask questions, compare options, and fine-tune the design until it feels right for your home.
Step Four
Final Review & Order
Once the design and selections are finalized, your designer will review the project with you before the order is placed.
Together, you will:
- Review the final kitchen design
- Confirm cabinet styles, finishes, and selections
- Review the bill of materials
- Review final material selections and pricing
- Complete the necessary approvals and order paperwork
Your designer will make sure the details are organized so you know what has been selected and what comes next.
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