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Nancy welcomes back Jan Rutgers, experienced kitchen designer and owner of Vestabul School of Design.  Jan and Nancy chat about the benefits of having a team work together on a remodel project, specifically a kitchen.

Listen to the step by step points on how to build a team will work together to accomplish your dream kitchen.

Who to hire to get the kitchen of their dreams.

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• Kitchen Designer,
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• the Architect, the
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• Contractor/Builder
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• Interior Designer/Decorator.
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Some of the key responsibilities of the Kitchen Designer would be:

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• Developing the final layout for the dream kitchen to ensure function, flow and safety.
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• Choosing the appliance package based on the client\u2019s needs, budget and available space.
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• Ensuring storage requirements for the room are met.
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• Specifying interior accessories for functionality of the cabinet interiors.
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• Developing detailed drawings such as mechanical plans and elevations for the kitchen space.
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• Highlighting for the architect specifications that impact their plans, such as the ventilation pipe size needed for a high preforming pro-styled hood that needs to be hidden in the structure.
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• Consulting with the Interior Designer on material selection (Counter-tops, flooring, cabinet materials, lighting, backsplash etc.) for the kitchen based on specific needs of the client.
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• Checking that specifications of other materials including door & window casings do not conflict with the final design.
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• Overseeing the installation process for all kitchen elements.
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Cooperation between Allied Professionals is key to the successful Dream Kitchen.

For more information on building a team, listen to this podcast.

This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances
\nFebruary 3, 2021

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