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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has anyone priced out both options? We are in the very early stages of planning for a kitchen renovation. We want it to look very nice not just "updated". How much more was it working with an interior designer and their contractors vs. one of those design + build firms like Dulles Kitchen & Bath? I guess it could be the same if the designer has discounts with suppliers, etc. but would love to hear what others found around cost and process.

TIA![/quote]

We worked with a design firm that made sketches and took measurements, but the pricing was insane. We opted for a contractor who had done other renos who bid out the custom cabinets and other parts of the project. The reno was mostly focused on the kitchen, but there were other components and it made sense to keep everything under one umbrella from an insurance standpoint and project managemsny standpoint.

The design firm was helpful because they really laid out what was possible and the drawbacks of doing a design we initially wanted to undertake. [/quote]

We did not use interior designer. We worked with an interior designer on other parts of our home and learned a lot and we have an aesthetic that we like, so we chose cabinets, appliances (we kept our blue star range and Bosch dishwasher, but replaced the fridge and micro), flooring, light fixture, colors, backsplash/counters, and hardware. [/quote]

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