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Selecting a kitchen company? Here's what matters: I've worked with kitchen companies and installers, and it's crucial to understand this: Kitchen companies are in the business of selling kitchens (the product), aiming for profit. So, many 'designers' are qualified salespeople instead of experts in kitchen design. Here’s the question to ask the kitchen company designer to deduce their skillset: 🔍 "Could you please provide insights into your background and training in the field of kitchen design?" Pay close attention to their response. If it lacks qualifications in design but is accompanied by a statement like "I've been doing this for 30 years," don't stop there.🛑 Dig deeper with this follow-up: 💡 "What professional development do you undertake to stay updated with the latest functional kitchen design practices?" And just to give you an idea, here's the kind of answer you wanna hear: “I stay updated by attending industry events, taking courses, reading design publications, collaborating with suppliers, and engaging in continuing education to provide clients, like you, with the latest functional kitchen design practices.” While modular kitchen companies tend to track trends, not all offer specialists tailoring kitchens to your lifestyle. We all want a functional kitchen. So choose carefully when it comes to who you trust with your home’s biggest investment. 🔍🔍 The key is to approach your decision-making process with full awareness of the service and outcome aligned with your investment. This way you gain the transparency and understanding necessary to confidently choose who will shape your home. 🏡✨ Action: Ask inciteful questions Result: Expectation awareness for quality of design outcome . . . . . #kitchendesign #interiordesigner #customkitchens #homedesign #renotips #expertadvice #modernkitchen #tilesplashback #tiles #caeserstone #stylishkitchen #kitcheninspo #tradetalk #interiorinspiration #designtrends #kitchenconsultation #kitchendecor #kitchenrenovation #kitchenremodel #kitchengoals #dreamkitchens #sink

↪️ My Yr 12 design teacher once dropped this truth bomb on me- “Being a designer means that you are always working.” 😅🎨 Back then, I thought, 'Seriously? That doesn't sound like much fun!' But guess what? It's the realest thing ever, and every designer out there would nod in agreement. 🙌💡 Why? Because when you're a designer, you're like a sponge for inspiration. It's EVERYWHERE - in the colours, shapes, people, places... heck, even when you're catching z's. 😴✨ Thank GOODNESS too, because without good quality and diverse inspiration, a designer has nothing. This photo here? It's a slice of inspiration. The cool thing is, you never really know when or where these ideas will pop up again in your life. But when I stumbled upon this artsy breezeblock wall with those vibrant yellow interiors, I couldn't help but think, 'Wow, that's different!' 🌞🎨 And here's the kicker: it often shows up in the most unexpected places. Case in point: this gem I found tucked away on the backstreets of La Grand Combe, France. 🇫🇷✨ So, remember, my friends, inspiration knows no boundaries! Keep your eyes wide open, and who knows where your next brilliant idea will come from? 🤩🌟 . . . . #DesignLife #InspirationEverywhere #DesignerAtHeart #interiordesigninspiration #breezeblock #dailyinspiration #designgoals #creativemind #inspiration #joyspotting #colourpalette #lifeofadesigner #thinklikeadesigner #traveltheworld #france #professionaldevelopment #womaninbusiness #dreamhome #interiordesign

My amazing clients know the secret to introducing an ACCENT colour like this breathtaking blue (and now you will too). It's all about embracing the power of THREES. Behold this winning combination: 🔹 Blue Rug 🔹 Blue Cushion 🔹 Blue Art These three elements work harmoniously, infusing your space with an irresistible charm and seamless cohesion. Trust me, it's the perfect recipe for a stunning transformation 💙✨ . . . . #accentcolours #ruleofthrees #studiospace #loungeroomgoals #statementartwork #interiordesigner #interiordesigntips #stylingtips #blue #groundedliving