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1) did you use an architect? or design-build? and who do you recommend (or not)

We used a friend who is in the process of getting her license.  She is considered a jr architect.  But because she is not licensed, her rates were considerably cheaper.  We used her plans to file for permits ourselves.

2) did you use a builder or GC? can you recommend them? did you subcontract yourself?

My husband functioned as the GC but he was a carpenter by trade many moons ago.  He handled all of the contracts, problems, subs, and inspections.

3) what was the scope and cost of work? (eg, replacing things versus moving around layout, walls, windows, etc)

Moved load bearing walls, cut in new windows and had to re side, moved HVAC, added insulation to code and had to bring up plumbing and electricity to current code.  Total kitchen remodel came to about $100K including high end applicances, hardwood floors, granite, and custom cabinets.

5) what do you like and not like about your team? your design?

I designed the kitchen layout with the help of my cabinet guy and the folks on gardenweb.  My kitchen is very custom but everything has a place and a space was designed for everything....ie measure your pots and pans and then have the drawers built to accomodate them.  Count how many glasses you have and then design cabinets to accomodate them.  Do wine glasses get stored with the water glasses.  The folks on gardenweb will ask you hundreds of questions that force you think about how you currently cook and how you want to cook, they'll ask you about what other purposes you want the space to serve.  At the time, I hated being asked those questions.  I just wanted someone to say, yep, great plan.  But now, I see the benefit and I love, love, love my kitchen[/quote]

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