Phoenix Home and Garden – May is Kitchen Month

Phoenix Home and Garden is pulling out all the stops in May, featuring everything kitchens. The magazine will publish their “Best Kitchen Ideas” issue which will showcase the latest in kitchen products like hidden pantries, backsplash knife blocks, and a special “Trend Watch” on range hoods. If you are thinking of doing a kitchen remodel, this could be the time to get inspired.

Any kitchen remodeling job needs careful planning and design, on top of your dream-kitchen wish list. At Trades Unlimited, a four step process ensures the project goes smoothly and the end result is that you absolutely love your new kitchen. During an initial meeting, ideas and needs for the space are discussed, along with materials, design and rough estimates of cost. The second step is the design phase, where client and designer communicate as the drawings are created and final pricing is developed.

A pre-inspection meeting between client, designer and Trades Unlimited supervisor is the next step in the process, allowing the supervisor to look at the project in detail and make sure that measurements are accurate, codes are being met and there are no issues with the plans. Before work begins, the job foreman is brought aboard for a pre-job conference with client and superintendant. The goal is to streamline communication with the foreman who will actually be on the job on a day to day basis, and give everyone a chance to go over the job in detail.

The end result of the four step process is that before the job has even begun a clear picture of the scope of the job and the end result has been established for all parties involved. So go out and see what’s cooking in the world of kitchens to inspire your dream kitchen.