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Our Design Process

OUR PROCESS

What to expect: Our Full-Service Design process explained
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CUSTOM REMODELING & NEW HOMES

  • An Initial consultation takes place to talk through your needs, questions, ideas, and give our feedback based on experience and expertise.  We measure the As-Built space & take reference photos at that meeting if time allows
  • A Design Proposal is presented for the full scope customized to your project needs discussed at your initial consultation

Exploratory Phase:

  • A Design Deposit is collected and As-Built plans are drawn
  • ​Programming takes place to learn more about you and your specific needs
  • Schematic layout options are reviewed with clients​ to talk through pros/cons of each scenario 
  • We edit and create a new dimensioned/notated final plan
  • Budgetary investment range feedback

Conceptual & Design Development Phase:

​[If an Architect has been hired and provided the above items, we come in here:]​​​
  • Review plans and walk through design details
  • Create a lighting plan
  • Create cabinetry plans & elevations
  • Spatial 3D views with general color/materials are reviewed

Materials & Product Selection Phase:

Product shopping trips and presentations take place for the following items:
  • Cabinet Door Style & Details
  • Flooring Selections
  • Countertop Selections 
  • Tile & Stone Selections/Layout Design
  • Grout Selections
  • Plumbing Fixture Selections
  • Lighting Fixture Selections
  • Cabinet & Bath Hardware Selections 
  • Trimwork Profile Selections & layout details
  • Paint/Stain Colors throughout
  • Wallcoverings​

Furnishings & Decor:

  • A consultation takes place, and a budget is discussed & agreed upon
  • Style Moodboards of the overall aesthetic are presented
  • A furniture layout plan is created
  • Suggested furnishings & soft goods are presented
  • Furniture proposal with pricing is approved/ordered
  • Window Treatments are approved/ordered
  • Needed decor & artwork is approved/purchased [if needed]
  • Plants & pots are approved/purchased [if needed]
  • A date for the final installation & reveal is scheduled with final photographs taken

Construction Support Phase:

  • Demolition with your chosen contractor starts
  • We perform trade walk-throughs on-site [Framing, Electrical, Tile, & Paint - typically]
  • Documentation & coordination of selections with you and your contractor​
  • We advocate for you when questions arise, or surprises take place, we also translate construction lingo if needed
  • Final photographs are taken to show off your amazing space

Cheers!


Designing From Home

Hiring a designer doesn't have to be scary.  Whether you live in Kansas City or elsewhere, we're here to help you create the home of your dreams.  Take a listen to our clients from Houston, TX talk about their experience working with Kara Kersten Design after flooding during Hurricane Harvey:
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  • About
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  • Happiness at Home