This Home Depot Tool Will Help You Design Your Dream Kitchen
Have you been wanting to renovate your kitchen but don't know where to begin or worry that it's beyond your budget? It's worth taking stock of the situation rather than simply writing that remodel off — an updated kitchen encourages cooking at home along with healthier eating, more family time, and entertaining. It also affords an opportunity to reassess its most important functions for your family and then the ability to start over with a clean slate. According to a Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, increased storage and organization is the largest driving factor behind kitchen remodels, followed by the desire for a stylish and beautiful space, and next, the ease of function for daily living and entertaining.
If you're looking to sell anytime soon, a kitchen remodel is the home improvement with the biggest return on investment. Better Homes & Gardens shares that an island is extremely desirable to buyers, further suggesting appliances, cabinets, and countertops as the most valuable upgrades.
Whether you feel your kitchen needs a complete gut job, new cabinetry, or maybe just calls for some updated appliances, digital tools, and design services are making it easier to get a handle on the scope and cost of a remodeling project. DesignConnect at Home Depot is a virtual kitchen designer, but it's more than that. It's a connection to a certified kitchen expert at your fingertips.
More than a design tool
DesignConnect is a complimentary design service offered by Home Depot for any size kitchen remodel, from a new layout and installation of a backsplash or countertop to replacing appliances. An email gets the process started; you'll be connected with your personal designer and, from there, able to share photos and documents, select pieces together, and arrange delivery and professional installation — all from the comfort of your own home.
Begin with an initial consultation via phone call or video conference with an NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) certified kitchen designer; they'll offer guidance pertaining to your budget and objectives, share product information, and explain installation options. They'll help you decide on a general layout and style, as well as narrow down specific cabinet, countertop, hardware, and appliance choices from Home Depot's vast inventory of custom and off-the-shelf products. In addition, they can suggest a backsplash, faucets, and lighting fixtures. At your convenience, a site visit follows, during which an installer records measurements (per Home Depot, there is a $99 site visit charge creditable to installation). After you've selected the materials and pieces, the designer creates a 3D rendering and a 2D layout of the finished space. Once the design is confirmed, you'll be put in touch with a Home Depot-authorized contractor, who'll arrange ordering and installation; they'll send an installer to ensure the plan is a go, who will, in turn, furnish a complete quote.
So grab a snack and start creating your dream kitchen with DesignConnect!