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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So two things: most people you've consulted have no idea how kitchens work.  They just give you a template from the shelf.  Designing kitchens that work is a trade in itself and it has nothing to do with selling cabinets.

That was the first thing.

The second thing is I wonder if you've set yourself up for disappointment by telling them you're not moving anything.  If you aren't, then exactly what is your remodel about? Prettier cabinets and counters? You definitely don't need a designer for that, but as you said, this is the only remodel of your life so doesn't it make sense to use this chance to get a kitchen that works for you? is your current kitchen perfect in every way except everything is broken? I mean are your stove, sink, oven, fridge in the perfect place? Are your cabinets laid out perfectly except they are broken? What I'm saying is - are you maybe missing an opportunity here?

This is what I would do (and in fact have done twice).  [b]Make a plan of your current kitchen as accurately as you can, and post it on houzz' kitchen forum asking for help for the kitchen layout.  You'd have more and better advice than you can buy.  Don't rush the layout development phase.  It's the only part that matters.  Once you have the layout in place, the rest is just finishes. [/b]

Parting thoughts: IKEA cabinets are actually quite good, present tons of interesting design opportunities (via custom fronts you can get from a dozen companies) and have unrivaled cost/value ratio.  Don't knock them.  I mean don't use IKEA if you don't want to, but it's wrong to say IKEA and mean "dumb, design-less solution". [/quote]

If you listen to anyone on this thread, please listen to this PP, she nailed it.  The layout is THE most important thing in kitchens, and those designers over on HOUZZ are aces at spotting problems in designs.

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