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If you start right now, you could transform the kitchen you have into the kitchen you dream of—for this holiday season, and for years to come.
There are so many demands on your time from November through January, having to work around the flaws in your own kitchen should not be one. When you welcome loved ones home for the holidays, you can enjoy the experience more if you have an invisible helper—a kitchen that works for you and with you. Not against you. Or in spite of you.
“The kitchen is the heart of the home and of the family,” says kitchen and bath designer Karin Ross of Karin Ross Designs. “It is a way of living. It’s the comforting feeling that everything is under control. And that feeling flows through every gathering.”
If that’s not the feeling that your kitchen emanates, then maybe it’s time to change that.
“It’s a perfect time to remodel,” says Ross. “You can save time and money and your sanity when you hire a kitchen designer who knows what you want and can make it happen for you.”
Your Holiday Kitchen Wish List
Imagine gathering friends and family for your holiday traditions, but with a new twist. Everything fits. Everything works. Everything flows.
There’s space for the holiday buffet of special dishes passed down in your family. There’s a place to store those platters you’ve collected over the years. There’s a generous area for Christmas cookie decorating or povitica-making, latke frying, or holiday bread baking.
Maybe there is a spot to watch Christmas movies or a Chiefs’ game while someone rustles up hot chocolate or mulled wine. There could be a special place for a kitchen-themed tree or a beloved menorah.
“First, we ask lots of questions about what you want and how you and your family would like to use your space,” says Ross. “We look at the wish list from all angles. I do over 100 hours of research for a medium-size kitchen,” says Ross. “That comes with a price tag. Like an investment advisor, I can suggest where it is more important to spend money and where you could cut back.”
“We not only design a kitchen, but we design a lifestyle,” says Ross. “We give you the tools to create meals that will give your family pleasure. And make it easier on you. You push buttons and get faster results.”
Making a List and Checking It Twice
Once your custom kitchen design is mapped out, then it’s on to fabrication and installation. “It’s plan, plan, plan,” says Ross. “The remodeling schedule has to flow. You must be quick on your feet because problems will occur. The truth is nothing is easy.”
Before installing in a client’s kitchen, Ross tests out all the appliances, technology, and lighting herself, so she knows firsthand they will all work. She makes sure all the materials are ready, so supply issues are minimized.
For quiet luxury, Ross prefers to use quality materials such as marble, custom wood cabinetry, and hardware that will stand up to daily use and look even better over time. “There is also the richness of the feel. Quality materials are an investment that will pay dividends over time,” she says.
Karin Ross Designs employs a dedicated construction team, headed by Ross’ husband, to make sure the remodeling process goes as quickly and efficiently as possible. “A kitchen specialist can dig deeper and tackle issues more quickly, whether it is construction or supply. Projects move along faster when you have a dedicated team,” she says.
“We deliver on everything you ask for,” says Ross. “And it’s done in the time frame. I bring quite a lot of value for the money you spend.”
Gift-Wrapped and Tied with a Bow
It is really possible to have your dream kitchen for the holidays? Yes, it can happen in a matter of weeks if you know what you want and hire the right people to bring your vision to life.
The gift you give yourself and your family is not only a timeless kitchen that you’ll love for years to come, but also peace of mind.
And there’s no price tag on that.
Visit KarinRossDesigns.com to explore Ross’s design and remodeling portfolio and book a consultation.