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Planning a Kitchen or Bath Remodeling Project

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Kitchen or bath remodeling projects may range from simple upgrades to sophisticated transformations. And while the process is exciting it can easily become overwhelming; even stressful. The myriad of product choices and design options make kitchen and bath remodeling projects more complicated than other remodeling projects. Precisely why smart homeowners, even DIYers, opt to work with a professional kitchen and bath designer. Preferably a reputable, established firm like Distinctive Cabinetry located in the San Francisco East Bay.

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HOW THE DISTINCTIVE CABINETRY DESIGN PROCESS WORKS

STEP 1:

Showroom Consultation

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The design process really begins with a scheduled appointment for a showroom consultation. During this visit you’ll meet with a certified kitchen & bath designer. We ask clients to bring in a list of their project desires and needs. It is also helpful at this stage to show photos of other kitchen and bath designs you like from print or online resources such as Houzz.

Our kitchen and bath designer will guide you through our Walnut Creek Showroom to review product displays and learn about your likes and dislikes. We’ll discuss your potential budget, educate you on product offerings and explain how the entire process will work.

STEP 2:

Home Visit

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Our kitchen & bath designer will meet with you in your home to evaluate the space, take detailed measurements, and discuss functional and aesthetic goals. We’ll review the traffic flow of your current kitchen and evaluate how your kitchen remodel can improve troubled or clogged areas.  Any specific needs or considerations will be reviewed in detail during our home visit.

STEP 3:

Design Phase

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Based on the showroom consultation and home visit, our designer will develop a detailed floor plan, along with cost estimates. Project estimates will be based on your design style preferences, your “wish list,” and your budget. One of our in-house Associate Designer’s will create a set of interpretive drawings (elevations, color-rendered 3-D perspectives, etc.). A combination of CAD or hand drawings may be prepared to further illustrate and clarify the spaces.

STEP 4:

Design Presentation & Product Selection

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Upon this visit to our showroom, you will view your kitchen or bathroom design plans and project estimates. Working side by side with our designer you will select products including: cabinets, countertops, appliances, and hardware. If necessary, changes will be made and the final design with investment amount presented at a follow-up meeting. Your designer will also facilitate visits to our trade partners for selection of related materials, such as tile, flooring, granite, lighting, plumbing fixtures, etc.

STEP 5:

Construction

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If you have contracted with an interior designer you’ll move onto steps 5 & 6.

Once the plans have been approved and all product and finishes are selected, they will take responsibility for your project. The materials will be ordered and installers scheduled. This includes any subcontractors such as plumbers, electricians or tile contractors that will be needed for the kitchen or bath design.

They’ll coordinate with you in advance on all deliveries and installation dates. Our East Bay interior designers employ expert craftsmen who are the licensed and bonded.

STEP 6:

Inspection

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Reminder: if you have contracted with an interior designer you’ll move onto steps 5 & 6.

To ensure the final result meets our interior designer’s high design standards and your satisfaction, they will conduct a final inspection of your kitchen or bath remodel. Once completed you will receive a project book which contains all of your warranties, How-To-Manuals, and your final design plans and product selections.

READ WHAT OUR CLIENTS THINK!

  • We couldn’t be more pleased with the design expertise and service that Sherry and the team and Distinctive Cabinetry provided in our renovation project. We used them for 4 different cabinet solutions (kitchen, entertainment center, and two bathrooms) and everything turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Not only did Sherry help us with all of the design / planning, her customer service throughout the process to ensure they were working in lock step with our contractor was outstanding. 5 SHINY STARS for Sherry and Distinctive Cabinetry!!

    Ryan, Kitchen, Entertainment Center & Bathroom Client
  • Sherry at Distinctive Cabinetry showed immense patience with us while we struggled to figure out exactly what we wanted. The whole project turned out absolutely beautiful. They were easy to work with, let us take home samples and made numerous changes as we kept changing our minds on a few things. After delivery and install, they were quick to address any issues and changes we had. Highly recommend them! Oh and the total price ended up lower than expected.

    HU, Kitchen Renovation Client
  • Had a great experience with Sherry at Distinctive Cabinetry. She was so helpful in answering all our questions, helping us think through a an updated design for our kitchen. She made the process easy, was responsive, had great ideas, and such a pleasure to work with through the entire process. I would highly recommend Distinctive Cabinetry and Sherry!

    SG, Kitchen Cabinet Update Client
  • We recently used Distinctive Cabinetry for a kitchen remodel and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Sherry was a delight to work with and she truly delivered the kitchen of our dreams. The quality of the cabinets (Starmark) exceeded expectations, as did Sherry’s creative input. Both Sherry and Steve (the owner) were always pleasant and super-responsive to our many questions, concerns and requests. If you are considering any remodel that involves cabinetry, look no further.

    Ginger, Starmark Cabinetry Client
  • I highly, highly recommend them! I worked with Sherry Redler on my kitchen project and she helped me from the beginning to very end. She is very patient, responsive and is an expert in this field. I went back and forth on so many things and she was so kind and informative during this entire process. Being honest, I feel she was even more helpful than my contractor was in providing quality control while the job was being done. In addition to this, anytime I emailed her, she got back to me quickly and she was incredibly helpful through this entire experience. I will add photos after final completion. You can’t go wrong here.

    Chris, UltraCraft Cabinet Client
  • My experience with Distinctive Cabinetry couldn’t have been more positive. Sherry helped us and I very highly recommend her. She expertly guided me through all the options and had some brilliant suggestions that none of the friends and designers had thought of (and they spent a lot more time looking at our plans). The quality is there, the price is right and everything they said would happen happened at the promised time and price. Also, Sherry recommended Doug for installation and he is awesome.

    Jen, Kitchen Remodel Client
  • We had a wonderful experience with Distinctive Cabinetry! Professional, courteous, and absolutely gorgeous cabinetry! We had an entire house done and everything came out so beautiful. We worked with Craig for many months in the planning and design phase and he is awesome!! So patient and he has so many great design ideas that make the final product beautiful and functional. Love working with him. It was the personal connection and also the unique Cherrywood Mocha stain that Distinctive Cabinetry had that sealed the deal to go with them. Our cabinets are exactly how we imagined and wanted them. Distinctive Cabinetry really went the extra mile for us in terms of timelines and installation. Highly recommend them!!!

    Walnut Creek Kitchen Renovation, European Style Cabinets
  • Craig designed the cabinetry in my award winning, handicap friendly bathroom. We spent several hours going over ideas. He listened to me. He used his computer to visually diagram the design which was essential for me as it helped me see in three D exactly what the cabinets would look like. Craig was easy to talk with; he worked closely with Robineve Cole as they discussed the pros and cons of placement of the cabinets. I would not hesitate to recommend Craig. And, after two years of use, I am still in love with my bathroom cabinetry.

    Alamo Bathroom Remodel, Starmark Cabinetry Client
  • Sherry was amazing! She walked us through every step of planning and designing and she balanced what we were looking to aesthetically as well as our budget. the end result is gorgeous and it is 100% what we dreamed it to be! Thank you!

    Diane, Kitchen Remodel
  • I worked with Sherry Redler at Distinctive Cabinetry for the complete remodel of a 50 year old home. New custom cabinets in a large kitchen, two bathrooms, and laundry room. It was a pleasure working with Sherry, she had such good insights, and many great suggestions during the design phase. Distinctive was quick and efficient when dealing with mistakes made in the manufacturing phase. I would definitely work with them again.

    Alamo Kitchen Renovation & Bathroom Remodel, StarMark Cabinetry Client
  • Distinctive Cabinetry’s Steve Ross and Sherry Redler provided knowledgeable professional service, with warm personal care during our entire kitchen remodeling project. Their recommendation of Starmark Cabinetry was exactly what we were looking for. Delivery was timely and one little adjustment was quickly addressed by Starmark. The beauty of our new Starmark Milan cabinets in natural Cherry ultimately made our kitchen the very best it could be. Sherry Redler worked up our design measurements and specs, considered all the little nuances and made important recommendations regarding fixtures and appliances; got everything, fit and finish, just right. They helped us find a full service contractor that handled all aspects of installation, from plumbing to electrical, to floors, walls, paint, and more.

    Danville Kitchen Remodel, Kitchen Remodeling Client
  • I ordered a custom cabinet for my bathroom in Navy Blue and worked with Sherry who was very knowledgeable and helpful. I look forward to working with them in the future.

    CUSTOM BATHROOM CABINET, Lafayette Bathroom Remodel
  • Distinctive Cabinetry was highly recommended to us by a friend. We were very interested in Inset Cabinets offered by Starmark Cabinetry and even more thrilled to see actual cabinet samples in their Walnut Creek Showroom. We ultimately hired Steve and his team for our entire kitchen remodel. The results are incredible. His kitchen designers were professional, knowledgable, mindful of our budget & right on schedule. I’d definitely use them again!

    Orinda Kitchen Remodel , StarMark Cabinetry Client
  • All around wonderful experience. The quality of Starmark cabinets, as well as the the open lines of communication with Sherry Redler throughout the project made all the difference. The kitchen is not only functional, but beautiful. Can’t go wrong working with Sherry from Distinctive Cabinetry in Walnut Creek.

    Kitchen Cabinet, Starmark Cabinetry
  • We went with distinctive cabinetry based on our contractor’s recommendation.  Overall very happy.  Our kitchen looks great.  A complex order like ours is bound to have some hiccups along the way but they handled it expeditiously.

    Kitchen Cabinet Renovation, Pleasanton Client
  • We have worked with Distinctive Cabinetry on two separate occasions. The first time was for kitchen and bath cabinetry for our vacation home in the Sierras (new construction) and the second was for a master bath remodel for our home in Walnut Creek. Our experience with this company both times was great. The owner, Steve Ross has been a pleasure to work with. Shirley was delightful to work with planning a design for our vanity cabinet. When we hit a bump in the road, the matter was dealt with quickly and with professionalism. These folks want to make their customers happy. We recommend Distinctive Cabinetry highly and will not hesitate to use them again.

    Residential Client, Walnut Creek Kitchen & Bath Remodel
  • We had a great experience with Distinctive Cabinetry and we are very satisfied with our cabinets and counter tops. The owner Steve and our designer Sherry are true class acts and followed through ever step of the way. Both Steve and Sherry stopped by to touch base and oversee the installers work on a regular bases. Steve and Sherry also check in with us throughout the process to make sure we were satisfied and happy with the cabinets and countertops. I would highly recommend Distinctive Cabinetry to anybody, thank you guys 🙂

    Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops, Lafayette Client
  • We worked with Craig Lutz at Distinctive Cabinetry to design our kitchen remodel. Craig did an excellent job designing the new kitchen and assisting us with choice of wood and color for the kitchen. It was a complete kitchen rebuild, from floor to ceiling and everything in between (cabinetry, appliances, countertops, lighting, flooring, and removal of a 1-foot dropped ceiling). Craig made some suggestions that added to our own vision for the kitchen, and we really appreciated the work he did on it. We love the new kitchen. I also want to mention the outstanding work done by the contractor, Larry Tonti. Larry did a great job with the rebuilding and installation.
    Residential Kitchen Remodel, Walnut Creek Kitchen
  • All around wonderful experience. The quality of Starmark cabinets, as well as the the open lines of communication with Sherry Redler throughout the project made all the difference. The kitchen is not only functional, but beautiful. Can’t go wrong working with Sherry from Distinctive Cabinetry in Walnut Creek.

    Orinda Kitchen Renovation, Kitchen Cabinetry
  • The deeper cabinets in the laundry area are working perfectly! Now the costco bottles fit with ease and the doors close, a major improvement. We are loving our new space and cooking is so much easier with the additional counter tops and the well laid out cabinets. The pull outs are a delight and it really makes every part of the cabinets easy to access!

    Residential Client, Walnut Creek Laundry Room
  • I went to call you today but it’s your day off. I am hoping I can call you tomorrow – but just in case – I am emailing you to tell you how absoltuely beautiful the cabinets are. I can’t stop admiring them. Gorgeous! Especially love the pantry and the table – with the Clydesale legs. I can’t wait for you to see. I think you will be very pleased. Thank you so much! You are truly an expert in your field and great to work with.

    Residential Client, Orinda Kitchen Cabinet & Countertops
  • Debbie and I wanted to take the opportunity to express our appreciation and extreme pleasure with our recent expanded kitchen remodel. Yours and Craig’s craftsmanship and attention to my overall vision was top notch. The completion of the remodel was within both time and bid proposed. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending your services to any of our friends

    Residential Client, Alamo Kitchen Remodel
  • We love, love, love it. It turned out just the way we envisioned it. Between you and Chris it is functional and beautiful. I have been telling everyone about your cabinet company and Chris’s contracting company. Thank you for your recommendations which were

    Residential Client, Lafayette Kitchen Remodel

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  • About
    • Professionals Program – Cabinet Discount
  • How We Work
  • Services
    • Kitchen & Bath Design
    • Interior Design
  • Cabinet Gallery
  • Cabinet Products
    • StarkMark Cabinetry
    • UltraCraft Custom Cabinets
    • Waypoint Living Spaces
    • Plato Woodwork Custom Cabinetry
    • Eclipse Cabinetry
    • Shiloh Cabinetry
    • WW Wood Products, Inc.
    • Cabinet Categories
      • Bathroom Vanities
      • Kitchen Islands
      • Kitchen Cabinet Designs
      • Kitchen Cabinet Showroom
      • Kitchen Remodeling
      • Custom Closet Systems
      • StarMark Cabinetry
      • Eclipse Modern European Cabinets
  • Blog
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  • Testimonials