Published: Feb. 3, 2021, 3:36 p.m.
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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.
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Listen to the step by step points on how to build a team will work together to accomplish your dream kitchen.
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Who to hire to get the kitchen of their dreams.
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\\n - Kitchen Designer,
\\n - the Architect, the
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\\n - Interior Designer/Decorator.
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Some of the key responsibilities of the Kitchen Designer would be:
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\\n - Developing the final layout for the dream kitchen to ensure function, flow and safety.
\\n - Choosing the appliance package based on the client\\u2019s needs, budget and available space.
\\n - Ensuring storage requirements for the room are met.
\\n - Specifying interior accessories for functionality of the cabinet interiors.
\\n - Developing detailed drawings such as mechanical plans and elevations for the kitchen space.
\\n - 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.
\\n - 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.
\\n - Checking that specifications of other materials including door & window casings do not conflict with the final design.
\\n - Overseeing the installation process for all kitchen elements.
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Cooperation between Allied Professionals is key to the successful Dream Kitchen.
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For more information on building a team, listen to this podcast.
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This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances
\\nFebruary 3, 2021
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