About us
An independent kitchen and bath designer.
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Services we offer
AKBD, CAPS, I can help make a home safe when there are urgent needs. Or I can help remodel with an eye to future changing needs, I offer a full range of services depending on your needs -- from full-service design and project management to one-time consultations. My strengths lie in creating layouts that maximize function while being stylish and comfortable. Also, PhD, as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, making attractive spaces that are adaptable to different users. -Karen Warner
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home. The L-shaped kitchen had builder-grade oak cabinets in poor condition,
little usable counter space, mismatched appliances, and one drawer. The square
footage was adequate, but poorly used.
After meeting with us to determine our budget, wish list,
and likes and dislikes, Karen came up with a floor plan that was almost perfect
from the start. Her plan increased the counter space and number of drawers,
enhanced the lighting, and added an island, a bookcase, and a charging station.
After six weeks of renovation, the kitchen is a dream come true.
Karen is competent, confident, detail-oriented, easy to work
with, respected by the contractors we used, and, above all, calm. She put us in
touch with a network of building professionals who have the same attention to
detail and service as she does. We are totally pleased with the results. And I
have plenty of drawers, including one that's still empty!
Karen was great at listening and making sure she knew what I wanted. She also made sure that she understood my budget, and worked with me to achieve it. She had no problem limiting her work, and allowing me to do some of it to help with the cost.
She made great recommendations, but was never pushy with her opinions. She located a number of possibilities for tiles and cabinets to choose from that would give me the look I wanted. She brought them over, and we laid them out, propped them up, etc, until I was able to make the choice. She drew up the design so everything would work together, and made sure that everything would meet code. She looked in regularly as the construction progressed to make sure it was coming together as specified, and consulted with the work crew to iron out any issues.
I couldn't be happier with how the bathrooms turned out.
"[Member], it was a pleasure working with you on this project, and I am so happy that you are satisfied with how things turned out. Thank you for inviting me to help bring your vision to reality."
"[Member Name], I'm so glad you and [Member Name] are happy with your kitchen. Part of why I enjoy designing kitchens and baths is because I get to meet new people -- and it was a pleasure working together on this project. I hope you entertain friends for many years in the new space!"
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