
GETTING STARTED
To set yourself up for success, take time to lay the groundwork. These simple prep steps will help you stay organized, confident, and ready to move forward with clarity. A kitchen renovation is one of the most rewarding—and most complex—projects you can take on as a homeowner. It’s where design, function, investment, and emotion all meet. Your kitchen is the hub of daily life, and remodeling it means more than just picking pretty finishes. It means rethinking how you live, what matters most, and how to make a space that works hard and feels good every day.
THE 5 PHASES OF A KITCHEN RENOVATION
phase 4: CONSTRUCTION
Demo
Framing
Rough ins ( includes Inspections)
Drywall & Plaster
Flooring Install
Cabinet and Counter Install
Finish Carpentry
Appliance Install
Backsplash Install
Fixture Install
Final Inspection
Punhlists & Cleaning
phase 5: DECORATIVE INSTALL
Window Treatments
Furniture
Floor Coverings
Art & Accessories
Phase 1: CONCEPT & PLANNING
Decide on your Project Scope
Create your Budget
Set your Timeline
Design
Preliminary Research
phase 2: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & SELECTION
Refine your Design Concept
Cabinet Design & Layout
Selecting Appliances
Selecting Materials
Update Project Scope
Update Budget
Update Timeline
Meet with your Team
phase 3: PROCUREMENT (ORDERING, TRACKING AND RECEIVING)
Ordering
Tracking
Receiving
PROJECT WORKSHEETS
Download our Project Worksheets (Notion) , or Project Worksheets (Excel) a file that will allow you to customize it to exactly your needs. To make sure that you have covered all your bases, here are our extensive checklist by room and customize your open items list to include everything you are selecting for your project.
KITCHEN STYLE
Real layers. Real living. Real design that lasts. This is a space that doesn’t chase trends or strive for perfection. It’s a place to experiment, shift, and grow—filled with pieces that invite comfort, creativity, and everyday joy. From layered pillows to reframed art and flexible furniture, everything here has been moved, styled, and restyled again. It’s personal, not precious. You’ll see soul in the details: textures that tell a story, corners that evolved with time, and choices that reflect real life—not just a mood board. Every item has been lived in, loved, and linked—so if something sparks an idea, it’s probably right here waiting to be explored.
A space off the kitchen where every material brings something to the conversation. Soft sage and minty greens are grounding the palette right now, paired with warm neutrals, subtle pinks, and the natural depth of aged wood. It’s a combination that feels calm without being flat—inviting, but still edited.