My kitchen design meeting with a veterinarian and engineer

My day started with a very pleasant 4 hour consultation session with Dylan and Christine.  They initially wanted a reface, but now they are going with a full remodel that they seem extremely excited about. We worked as a team today. We created drawings, spreadsheets, and researched multiple options. Everyone kicked-ass and we got it all done! I can not emphasize more that this is the most important step of any remodel!  This is where all the thinking needs to take place.  This is where all the drama is removed from the project. This is THE most overlooked step and the number one reason why projects turn into nightmares. Here's a picture of Dylan and their old kitchen that they are happy to get rid of.

I provided them with a drawing just so they can get accurate countertop bids. This "countertop drawing" will keep all the bids they receive "honest." 

Otherwise, they would be getting a bunch of "ballpark estimates" and missed expectations.  Do not get bids without a drawing!  Do not schedule a contractor to come to your house if you do not have a drawing of what you are looking to do.  If you are thinking to yourself ,"well I do not know what I am doing and I don't know anything about this stuff," then focus on finding someone that can help you plan, design, draw, create a budget, and a critical path.  You want to work with someone that recognizes that all the real thinking of a project must be done before the project even starts.  

Dylan and Christine's remodel is going to take place in July which gives everyone and everything plenty of time to be on-time, no excuses. That's about the best anyone can do to minimize any unwanted surprises. 

Meanwhile, Juan and Larry are in Eagle Rock at a project we refer to as "Wawro."

We built and installed this kitchen back in 2005 (8 years ago!).  Here is a picture of the kitchen taken in 2005 right after it was completed-

What I found interesting about this house was that the owners hired/flew-in a designer from Seattle to design their house.  They discovered the designer through HGTV's show "Designer's Challenge."

This picture was taken by Juan today-

They hired us back to build/install this bathroom vanity-

Returning customers are always a good sign!