Kitchen Designers & Renovators

Why hire a professional kitchen designer?

It’s not just sheer convenience of work taken off your hands, it’s also experience and expertise that makes hiring a professional kitchen designer worthwhile. They not only help plan your project, but also ensure you’re meeting rules and regulations, help you choose materials and pull in the right contractors to get the job done. They will alert you to functionality issues you may not even think of! As a result, a designer kitchen will be both functional and stylish, and meet your needs to a tee. Whether you want a kitchen island, butler’s pantry or a superior storage solution, a specialised kitchen designer will help you make that dream a reality. They also help you plan your budget, saving you precious time and money in the process!

Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of kitchen & bathroom designers: Kitchen & Bathroom Fixtures, Appliances, Tile, Stone & Benchtops, Joinery and Cabinet Makers, Carpenters.

How to find the best tradie for the job

So what makes a good kitchen designer? You may be looking for someone who is certified in Australia, but while you want to check qualifications, be aware that most kitchen designers start off as interior designers, architects, cabinet makers or carpenters and niche down from there. As a result, qualifications vary for each professional.

Rather than getting hung up on certifications, we advise you to take a look at their uploaded projects. What kinds of kitchen renovations have they completed previously? Do you see a feature you’d like in your kitchen, like a beautiful benchtop material, sink or appliances? Do you like the styles they’ve created previously? If you see lots of subway tiles but that’s not what you’re after, you may be better off to keep looking. Also pay close attention to cabinetry, as it tends to have a huge effect on the overall feel of your kitchen.

Last but not least, once you’ve found a few professionals you like, send them a message or give them a call and see how communication flows. Since your kitchen is close to your heart, you want to make sure you’re working with someone you like!

And if you’re having trouble narrowing down your options, Houzz offers a handy wizard to match you with kitchen designers, so you always have another option.

So what are you waiting for? Make your kitchen design dreams come true with professionals from Houzz.