ready for a new kitchen?
Ready for a modern, sustainably designed kitchen?
Not sure where to start? Considering a general contractor (GC) and want a designer to do the design? Overwhelmed by choices? Wondering if you're getting a good deal? Need a vision? We get it! You're not alone.
For almost two decades, sdh has combed through clients' desires and options. We've walked clients through "real life" construction obstacles, helping them create homes they love (and often sell for a larger profit!). sdh now offers a streamlined process, designing one room at a time. We help find the things you love and provide you with what you need to make it happen on your own. Use your sdh room design to communicate your design to the team you assemble, procure the parts, and get building!
Ready for a modern, sustainably designed kitchen?
Not sure where to start? Considering a general contractor (GC) and want a designer to do the design? Overwhelmed by choices? Wondering if you're getting a good deal? Need a vision?
We get it! You're not alone.
For almost two decades, sdh has combed through clients' desires and options, walking them through "real life" construction obstacles, and helping them create homes they love (and often sell for a larger profit!).
sdh now offers a streamlined process, designing one room at a time. We find the things you love and provide you with what you need to make it happen on your own. Use your sdh room design to communicate your design to the team you assemble, procure the parts, and get building!
kitchen refresh and kitchen remodel
refresh or remodel?
Which sdh room design suits you and your team? *
kitchen refresh for those keeping plumbing, electrical, venting, windows, and walls where they are located; swapping out the existing items and finishes in their existing locations.
or
kitchen remodel for those ready to start fresh; either new construction or possibly moving existing plumbing, electrical, venting, windows, and/or non-load bearing walls to optimize the use of space.
* A general contractor (GC), architect, and/or structural engineer will be needed to determine which permits are required - if any, and what can and cannot be moved. Our conceptual drawings cannot be used for permits or construction; however, a GC can use the sdh room design to prepare and/or assist in obtaining any drawings, measurements, and calculations required for permits and construction, as well as labor/material quotes. See FAQ for more information.
diy or full service?
Which level of service is desired: diy or full service?
key
✓ = included service
(#) = quantity
diy blends retail items and finishes into a quicker design where you order samples, and purchase items and finishes ("do-it-yourself").
or
full service, an upgrade of diy only available at the time of purchase, which allots more time for curated details and includes:
• "non-retail" items and finishes *
• unlimited finish reviews
• procured samples on your behalf, and
• coordinated purchasing on your behalf. **
* "Non-retail" examples:
• to-the-trade - sourced from showrooms not typically available to the public
• custom - designed and built in conjunction with a studio/workshop, and
• commissioned - specifically created for you by an artisan.
** purchasing concierge handles purchasing on your behalf - retail orders, as well as the unique order process for "non-retail" pieces, including any additional drawings, samples, and "talk"-throughs. We assist until the last order is received! Note GCs purchase any dimension-, permit- and otherwise site-specific items such as cabinetry, countertops, glazing, etc.
designing more than one room?
sdh offers a streamlined process that designs one room at a time. Once you have your sdh room design, decide what's best for you and your team:
a. build out the design
• space out the times your home is "under construction."
or
b. design your next room(s), and build out all later
• gain time to save for your investment
• minimize the time your home is "under construction," and
• maximize any economies of scale a GC may be able to provide.
hoping for even more relief?
diy and full service room designs will get you on your way to a room you love - and won't want to leave! Both sdh room designs also come with exclusive access to sdh additional services for even more assistance. Find a list of these services on our FAQ.
want more information?
Contact us to see if sdh room design is right for you.
refresh or remodel?
Select the sdh room design that suits you and your team: *
kitchen refresh is for those keeping plumbing, electrical, venting, windows, and walls where they are located; swapping out the existing items and finishes in their existing locations.
or
kitchen remodel is for those ready to start fresh; either new construction or possibly moving existing plumbing, electrical, venting, windows, and/or non-load bearing walls to optimize the use of space.
* A general contractor (GC), architect, and/or structural engineer will be needed to determine which permits are required - if any, and what can and cannot be moved. Our conceptual drawings cannot be used for permits or construction; however, a GC can use the sdh room design to prepare and/or assist in obtaining any drawings, measurements, and calculations required for permits and construction, as well as labor/material quotes. See FAQ for more information.
diy or full service?
Select the desired level of service, diy or full service:
key
✓ = included service
(#) = quantity
diy, a comprehensive sdh room design package, seamlessly blends retail items and finishes into a personalized design that is ready for you to implement on your own ("do-it-yourself"). With design in hand, you can confidently order samples, purchase items, and execute the design with the help of a contracting team that you assemble.
or
full service, an upgrade of diy only available at the time of purchase, also includes:
• "non-retail" items and finishes, *
• unlimited finish reviews,
• procured samples on your behalf, and
• coordinated purchasing on your behalf! **
* "Non-retail" items are:
• to-the-trade - sourced from showrooms and vendors not available to the public,
• custom - designed and built in conjunction with a studio/workshop, and
• commissioned - specifically created for you by an artisan.
** purchasing concierge handles retail orders, as well as the unique order process for "non-retail" pieces, including:
• additional samples, drawings, and sign offs,
• collection of deposit, and sales and use tax, and
• additional "talk"-throughs with you to fine-tune the details.
We assist until the last order is received! The purchase of dimension-, permit- and otherwise site-specific items such as countertops, glazing, transformers, etc. must be coordinated by your GC.
designing more than one room?
sdh offers a streamlined process that designs one room at a time. Once you have your sdh room design, decide what's best for you and your team:
a. build out the design
• space out the times your home is "under construction."
or
b. wait to build out the design, and design your next room instead
• gain time to save for your investment,
• minimize the time your home is "under construction," and
• maximize any economies of scale a GC may be able to provide.
Most prefer the smallest "under construction" window possible. If that's you, we highly recommend b.
hoping for even more relief?
diy and full service room designs will get you on your way to a room you love - and won't want to leave! Room design clients also have exclusive access to sdh additional services for even more assistance. Find a list of these services on our FAQ.
want more information?
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute videochat to see if sdh room design is right for you.
Choose a sdh room design option for your kitchen that will have you ready for your general contractor (GC), architect, or structural engineer: *
1. kitchen refresh
For those keeping plumbing, electrical, venting, windows, and walls where they are located; swapping out the existing items and finishes in their existing locations.
2. kitchen remodel
For those ready to start fresh, possibly moving plumbing, electrical, venting, windows, and/or non-load bearing walls to optimize the use of space.
* A GC, architect, or structural engineer will be needed to determine which permits are required - if any, and what can and cannot be moved. Our drawings are conceptual and cannot be used for permits. A licensed, bonded, and insured GC can use our designs to prepare, and/or assist in obtaining any drawings and/or calculations required for permitting; provide quotes for labor and any materials you may have them (or they may require they) purchase; and most importantly, install the design!
what deliverables come with a sdh room design?
One (1) each of the following:
• design consult - 60 minute videochat
• moodboard
• room list
• conceptual floorplan and elevations
• conceptual 3D rendering
• “talk"-through” of the design - 60 minute videochat
• revision request with "talk"-through" - 60 minute videochat
Find out more about these deliverables in our FAQ.
designing more than one room?
Once they have their sdh room design prepared, many clients are ready to gather bids (and permits when applicable), purchase and receive items, and build out the room ASAP - even if they plan on designing more rooms. Others choose to design the rest of their rooms first, and build out all designs at once. Once you have sdh's room design, you get to decide what's best for you:
a. build out the design once it's ready
• get ahead of Covid stock, shipping, and delivery delays,
• increase the likelihood that favorite pieces are still available,
• space out the times your home is "under construction," when desired, and
• design the next room in your newly designed one!
or
b. build out the design once all of the rooms are designed
While you may risk Covid delays and the need to select alternative pieces, you also:
• gain time to save for your investment,
• condense the purchasing and receiving window,
• minimize the amount of time your home is "under construction,"
• group purchases from the same showrooms/stores into single orders, and
• maximize any economies of scale a GC may be able to provide for bids.
Most prefer the smallest "under construction" window possible. If that's you, we highly recommend b.
hoping for even more relief?
A sdh room design sets you up for success to build out the room on your own. Think you may want sdh to assist further? No problem - we're here for you! Within 60 days of receipt of your room design, you'll have exclusive access to sdh's additional services.
Learn more about whether edesign is right for you, and how sdh's additional services can fill in the gaps in our FAQ.
Whether you run with the design on your own, or hire sdh to see your room to completion, sdh's room design will get you on your way to a home you won't want to leave.
our process
1. tell us about yourself
Use online forms to tell us about yourself, home, timeline, budget, and room. Complete all at once, or pause and come back later. Once complete, book your design consult. Order sdh additional services between room design purchase and 90 days after receipt of the room design.
2. design consult
45-minute videochat discussing your room and possible design concepts.
Afterwards,
1. book 45-minute "talk"-through
2. relax while sdh prepares your design, estimated time in business days:
• diy 15 days
• full service 20 days.
3. 45-minute "talk"-through and optional revision
45-minute videochat viewing proposed moodboard, roomlist, and conceptual floorplan and elevations.
Afterwards,
a. love it
1. book 20-minute "talk"-through
2. prepare for finish reviews
• diy - you procure samples
• full service - sdh procures samples
3. relax while sdh prepares final deliverables, estimated time in business days:
• diy 5 days from receipt of all samples
• full service 5 days from receipt of all samples
or
b. revise it
1. request revision within 5 business days (one time only)
2. book 45-minute "talk"-through
3. relax while sdh prepares revised deliverables, estimated time in business days:
• diy 15 days
• full service 20 days
extra revisions are available as a sdh additional service.
4. 20-minute "talk"-through
20-minute videochat discussing finish reviews and room design.
diy room design is now complete! sdh additional services continue to be available for 90 days.
Afterwards for full service,
1. attend "talk"-throughs as needed for orders
2. relax while sdh coordinates orders on your behalf, estimated time in business days:
• full service 15 days
5. purchasing concierge (full service only)
full service room design is complete once all orders are made! sdh remains available until last order is received. sdh additional services continue to be available for 90 days.
1. tell us about yourself
Use online forms to tell us about yourself, home, timeline, budget, and room. Complete all at once, or pause and come back later. Once complete, book your design consult. Order sdh additional services anytime through 90 days of receipt of room design.
2. design consult
45-minute videochat discussing your room and possible design concepts.
Afterwards,
1. book 45-minute "talk"-through
2. relax while sdh prepares your design, estimated time in business days:
• diy 21 days
• full service 28 days.
3. 45-minute "talk"-through and optional revision
45-minute videochat viewing proposed moodboard, roomlist, and conceptual floorplan and elevations.
Afterwards,
a. love it
1. book 20-minute "talk"-through
2. prepare for finish reviews
• diy - you procure samples
• full service - sdh procures samples
3. relax while sdh prepares final deliverables, estimated time in business days:
• diy 7 days from receipt of all samples
• full service 7 days from receipt of all samples
or
b. revise it
1. request revision within 5 business days (one time only)
2. book 45-minute "talk"-through
3. relax while sdh prepares revised deliverables, estimated time in business days:
• diy 21 days
• full service 28 days
extra revisions are available as a sdh additional service.
4. 20-minute "talk"-through
20-minute videochat discussing finish reviews and room design. sdh additional services continue to be available for 90 days.
diy room design is now complete!
Afterwards for full service,
1. attend "talk"-throughs as needed for orders
2. relax while sdh coordinates orders on your behalf, estimated time in business days:
• full service 21 days
5. purchasing concierge
(full service only)
full service room design is complete once all orders are made! sdh remains available until last order is received.
