Watching the Packers and Jets win their way into this year's Superbowl, you couldn't help but marvel at the incredible amount of teamwork it took to achieve this level of success. Offensive linemen clearing the way for fullbacks, corners covering receivers, and the myriad of coaches and coordinators all communicating with each other to secure the victory.Whether you decide to renovate your kitchen on your own, employ a design firm or hire a general contractor, it is imperative that all involved work together and communicate well with each other. Framers, drywallers, plumbers and millworkers all rely on each other to prepare the job site for their section of the job.
If the framers don't follow the architects plans, the kitchen window might end up a couple inches from where it was planned. Not a big deal right? If the window isn't in the right location, the cabinets that were planned for that kitchen won't fit the way they were designed. Now we have a much bigger issue, since the homeowner was expecting the sink to be centred beneath the window
Paradigm Kitchen Design offers both full kitchen remodelling and installed cabinets & countertops only. If we are providing a complete remodel, it's easy to stay in communication with all the trades and make sure everyone's on the same page. But if my client is using their own contractor, it becomes even more important to be sure the design we have planned is communicated to all involved.
Good plans are important. A picture is worth 1000 words. But nothing communicates like a site visit, face to face with the tradespeople. Whether it's the client or the designer (or both!) it's important to make regular site visits throughout the job. This extra work up front will pay off in 8 weeks when the cabinets are installed. True, lights can be moved and drywall patched and repaired. But if some simple information is communicated to all involved, delays are avoided, and the project is completed sooner.
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This article originally appeared on useful spaces - THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
