12,976 Kitchen & Bath Designers

Designing a functional and attractive kitchen or bathroom requires a design professional who is focused and who specializes in these home spaces. Not only do these rooms arguably see the most action of any room in the house, but they require the most functionality and ease of use. When designing them, one must keep a strong focus on the homeowner's needs while also considering the resale value, as the kitchen and number of usable bathrooms are both key selling points in the resale housing market. A kitchen and bath designer 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.

A kitchen and bath designer is constantly staying on top of trends in the ever-changing industry. The designer also knows the best layout for your roo, and can configure the layout for best 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 professional will know the best way 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 and Bath, Appliances, Tile, Stone & Countertops, Cabinets & Cabinetry, Carpenters.

Before you talk to a professional, consider how you will use the room. For a bathroom, is it necessary to have a bathtub for bathing kids or pets, or do you prefer just a shower? Perhaps all you need is a half bath for downstairs or a smaller guest bath off a guest room. 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 designer:

• May I see your portfolio?
• What type of education and experience do you have in kitchen and bath 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 and bath 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.