- 01
Consult
Review goals, pain points, budget priorities, and the existing kitchen.
- 02
Design
Develop the layout plan, cabinet plan, material direction, and project scope.
- 03
Select
Finalize cabinets, countertops, fixtures, flooring, lighting, and finishes.
- 04
Build
Complete demolition, rough-ins, installations, and finish work.
- 05
Complete
Review final details, address closeout items, and turn over the finished space.
1. Consult: what you bring
Come with a list of what isn't working, photos of kitchens you like, any appliance models you've already chosen, and a budget range you're comfortable with. We'll walk the kitchen and the rooms around it, look at walls you'd like to open, and note the age and condition of the electrical, plumbing and floors. In an older McLean house, this is where we flag anything that may need a structural review or county permit.
2. Design: what you decide
We develop the layout, the cabinet plan and the material direction, then write the scope. Your job is to react honestly: walk the plan as if you were cooking dinner, check that the storage fits what you own, and ask about anything you don't understand. Changes are cheap at this stage and expensive later.
3. Select: what you choose
Cabinets, countertops, faucets, flooring, lighting and finishes get finalized here. For high-end kitchens, plan time to see slabs in person and confirm appliance specifications, because both drive cabinet and countertop details. The goal is to have every selection made before demolition, so the kitchen isn't sitting open waiting on a decision.
4. Build: what you can expect
Demolition, rough-in for plumbing, electrical and any gas or ventilation work, required inspections, then cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring and finish work. You'll set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house, keep pets and children clear of the work area, and keep a path open for crews. We protect floors and finishes outside the kitchen; our guide on protecting the rest of the house explains what that should look like.
5. Complete: what you check
We walk the finished kitchen with you, test appliances and fixtures, open every door and drawer, and list any closeout items. You'll get the space back clean and ready to use.