Designing and picking out your custom kitchen is an exciting process. And despite popular clichés, it doesn’t have to be a stressful experience! In today’s post, we break down the 5 stages of a custom kitchen installation.

1. Consult a designer

It’s your kitchen – so the first step is to decide what you want. Take a good look at the kitchen you have now, and think about what you want to change. More light? More storage space? Recreating a beloved old design, or trying a completely new look?

Once you have an idea of what you’re looking for, talk to a professional. Highly trained architects and designers can help you shape your ideas, and examine a full range of possibilities. They might surprise you with designs you never thought of!

2. Templating your kitchen

At some point in the design process, you will need to organize a home visit. New York Quartz offers in-home consultations for exactly this reason. It’s much easier to plan a design “on the ground”!

Templating is the next step. Kitchen fitters will come and check all the measurements of your kitchen, to make sure that every element of the new design fits and functions perfectly.

3. Manufacturing and fabrication

Once they have the measurements in hand, you can leave the hard work to the professionals. They’ll take the time to pick out quality materials, cut and build them to your specifications – such as custom cabinets, or a unique granite countertop.

4. Delivering your custom cabinets and countertops

Once your kitchen fittings have been made, it’s time for delivery. Make sure that you choose a reliable delivery service. Ideally, your kitchen design service or manufacturer will have their own delivery. The last thing you want is for your new kitchen to arrive dented or damaged.

5. The final installation

Just like delivery, make sure you get trained experts to finish off your kitchen installation. They’ll fit new cabinets, countertops, and electronics; add the finishing touches, and make sure that everything looks just the way you wanted.