Working With LM.Designs : A Guide to Our Process

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go through a renovation project with LM.Designs? Here’s what the process looks like, in just 7 easy steps!

Step 1: Contact Us For More Information

To learn more about whether our cabinetry services would be a good fit for your project – kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bar, mudroom, or any area that includes cabinetry – the best place to start is our website. Check out our past work in our portfolio, read about our services, and take a look at the FAQ page. When you are ready to move forward, reach out through the contact form! We will email you an information packet about our process, services, and fees.

Step 2: Initial Consult

We meet with you in your space to get to gather more information about your project, take measurements, and review your project goals, wishes, and budget. This meeting typically lasts about an hour. The Initial Consultation fee is $120. We provide a cabinet estimate approximately 2 weeks after this meeting.

Step 3: Design and Construction Planning

After the general budget and cabinetry estimate are approved, we begin the next step: the Design & Construction Planning Package. Here’s where your customized design concept starts to take shape! You’ll receive visuals, making it easy to see what we envision for your space and the chance to make adjustments, so it feels just right. Once we have a general design, we meet with a contractor to get a construction estimate. The planning package includes contractor documents, such as a project scope and basic dimensions, for them to provide an accurate bid.

Step 4: Material Selections (Optional Service)

This is the fun part! During this stage, you’ll choose finishes such as countertops, cabinet hardware, tile, flooring, lighting, and even window treatments or wallpaper. If you’re not already working with an interior designer, Lisa offers a material selection service to help guide these decisions. We provide access to resources not typically available to the general public and gather pricing and lead time estimates to keep your project on track.

Step 5: Ordering and Fabrication

Our cabinetry is designed and made specifically for your project. Upon purchase, we order cabinetry using your project’s exact measurements and specifications. We provide dimensioned plans for the contractor and subs to follow. We work with your contractor to schedule delivery and cabinet installation.

Step 6: Implementation and Oversight

To help ensure the design is implemented as intended, Lisa checks in periodically throughout construction as an extra set of eyes on site. She’s also available to meet with contractors and trades – such as electricians or plumbers – to communicate key design details and answer questions as needed.