Q. How much will it cost to remodel my kitchen or bathroom?

A. Like cars or weddings or vacations the range of budgets is wide. A small kitchen using our entry-level custom cabinet products can be remodeled for $14,000 to $20,000. Larger kitchens using custom products can reach over $85,000. Knowing your investment capabilities and relative value of your home are good indicators of a wise dollar investment. In new construction, a rule of thumb is that approximately 10 to 15% of the total market value should be allocated for custom cabinetry.

Q. What kind of return can I expect from remodeling my kitchen if I sell my home?

A. Most home improvement projects do not return 100% of their value. However, based on results compiled by Remodeling Magazine, kitchen remodeling can give you between 90% and 94% return on your investment. Compare that with the following remodeling projects: Deck Addition - 72%, Family Room Addition - 83%, Replace Windows - 74%.

Q. Do you come out to the house to give free estimates?

A.  We have found that it is most productive if you visit our studio and make some basic selections before we visit your home. If you already have kitchen plans we will be happy to estimate your project  However, like any professional, we do require a small professional fee before doing any extensive design work.

Q. What is the procedure for getting started and getting a quote?

A. The best way to get started is to make an appointment to visit our studio and meet with a designer. 

Q. How competitive is your pricing?

A. Our pricing is very competitive. We offer outstanding value for our products and services. While we do sell only fully custom cabinets, they are available in many different price ranges.

Q. Do you offer financing?

A. We have found over the years, that the vast majority of our clients prefer to use their own financing or home equity lines. However, we do work with our local bank and they will be happy to assist you with financing options for your new kitchen.

Q. How long will the job take from start to finish?

A. It depending on the complexity of the design, the size of the room, the type of countertop and any remodeling work being done. The design process itself can take from one week to months, depending on the client. Custom cabinetry normally takes between five to twelve weeks to produce.  You can plan on 1 - 4 weeks for installation depending on the complexity.

Q. Do you have your own people do the installation?

A. We use our own installers as well as our established network of qualified contractors.

Q. How long do you warranty the material and work?

A. When Artistic Kitchen Design, LLC is contracted for the installation, we guarantee the installation for as long as you own your home. In addition to our guarantee, all of our products come with their own manufacturers' warranties.

Q. Do you stay on the job the entire time?

A. Artistic Kitchen Design, LLC stays with you through the entire project. We can oversee every aspect of the job that you wish us to. We do many site visits and work closely with you until your project has been completed to your satisfaction.

Q. What is the difference between full overlay, traditional overlay and inset doors?

 A. Full overlay doors cover the face frame of a cabinet almost completely while traditional overlay doors reveal approximately 1" of the face frame. As the name implies, inset doors are mounted inside the frame.

Q. What is the difference between framed and frameless cabinets?

A. Framed cabinet construction has three components. The cabinet doors are attached to the face frame of the cabinet, which is then attached to the cabinet box. In a frameless cabinet, there is no face frame. The cabinet doors are attached directly to the cabinet box itself. Eliminating the face frame on the frameless cabinet allows for greater access and storage capability than its' framed counterpart.

Q. What kind of countertops do you offer?

A. We offer many types of countertops to fit any budget: laminate, laminate with special edges, wood, solid surfacing, stainless steel and other metals, engineered stone and natural stone (granite, marble).

Q. What about Granite Countertops?

A. Granite is a very hard natural stone that comes in a variety of colors/patterns. Because it is natural, each slab of granite is unique and will vary in color and character from piece to piece. Granite provides a beautiful surface that under normal use will not scratch, burn or chip. It can be stained however, particularly with red wines and oils.  Over the years, natural granite has been viewed as a high-priced choice for kitchen countertops. But because of modern manufacturing techniques and greater accessibility of the product, the price of natural granite countertops is more affordable than ever.

Q. What about concrete countertops?

A.  If you are looking for the latest trendy material in your home, we do have suppliers that can provide them.  However, we do not recommend concrete countertops to our clients at this time. Even when sealed they are porous, and crack and chip with normal use.

Q. At what point do I need to select appliances?

A. It is very important that you select your appliances before designing or very early in the design process. This insures that our designers have the exact measurements necessary to see to it that everything fits as it should in your kitchen.

Helpful articles on kitchen design can be found at The National Kitchen & Bath Association's website. Click on the logo below to go to their site.

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