29,817 Kitchen and Bath Designers

What does a kitchen designer or bathroom designer do?

A kitchen and bath design professional knows to take all of these crucial points into consideration and can help plan the layout, materials and overall look and feel of either of these rooms in your home.



Kitchen designers, as well as bathroom designers, are constantly staying on top of trends in the ever-changing industry. The designer also knows the best layout for your room, and can configure the layout for optimal functionality and utilization of the space. In the kitchen the refrigerator, stove and sink should be laid out in relation to one another, and it should be seamless and easy to move from one to the other. A kitchen and bath designer will know how to work with a contractor and architect to plan the flow of the room to work best for your needs. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of kitchen & bath designers: Kitchen & Bath Fixtures, Appliances, Tile, Stone & Countertops, Cabinets & Cabinetry, Woodworkers & Carpenters.

Before you talk to bath and kitchen designers, consider how you will use the room. For your bathroom, is it necessary to have a bathtub for bathing kids or pets, or would a shower suffice? Perhaps all you need is a half bath for downstairs or a smaller guest bath for occasional use. Similarly, for kitchen renovations consider your cooking habits. Do you eat out every night but need a space to entertain in? If so, a smaller kitchen might be fine for you, with a space devoted to wine storage or a bar, whereas others might prefer a bigger stove or extra cabinets. When interviewing kitchen and bath designers, make sure to share these habits so they can best fit the room to suit your needs.

Questions to ask a kitchen and bath design professional:

• May I see your portfolio?
  
• What type of education and experience do you have in kitchen design and/or bathroom design?
  
• How many plans do you provide?
  
• How long will the redesign take to complete?
  
• Will you provide any cost-saving ideas?
  
• Do you design ecofriendly kitchens? Or can you add in green kitchen or bathroom features?
  

Find a kitchen designer or bathroom designer on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to kitchen and bath designers. You can also look through photos to find a kitchen or bathroom you like, then contact the professional who designed it.