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About the Landscape Architecture Design Process

About the Landscape Architecture Design Process

Landscape architects are responsible for professional planning and design work for the use and benefit of humans. They use analyzed integration methods that incorporate the benefits of environmental, physical, social and economic considerations. Landscape architects produce overall guidelines for a project and create reports, master and conceptual plans. They also design details that offer construction oversight for landscaping projects.   ...read more

How to Select Software for Graphic Design

How to Select Software for Graphic Design

Graphic design covers a wide spectrum of design concepts. For this reason an individual who is not well-versed in this format of design will find it difficult to select the right graphic design software at first glance. These individuals will instead end up with a graphic design software package that is difficult to use.  ...read more

How to Organize and Track Home Design Projects

How to Organize and Track Home Design Projects

Home design projects can feel overwhelming. Part of the challenge is to keep track of each room, the timelines, as well as materials and paint that you will use in the rooms. Learn how to organize and track home design projects to make it all run smoothly.  ...read more

How to Use Home Design and Planning Software

How to Use Home Design and Planning Software

If your new passion in life is to learn how to use home design and planning software, today’s market has many choices. Home design and planning software can assist you with designing your dream home. Choose paint colors, arrange furniture, delineate 3-D views and interior walk through options, all with a click of the mouse.     ...read more

How to Create a Logo Design

How to Create a Logo Design

Logos are important, as they convey information about a company or represent how a company wants to be viewed by customers. Creating a logo used to be done by hand. Now there are computer graphics software programs that make it much easier. The sky is the limit, too, with software. You can practice with something simple to start. ...read more

How to Create Effective Logo Designs

How to Create Effective Logo Designs

An effective logo design creates an easily, identifiable symbol for your company. A simple, yet bold design can define your company's message and establish a brand. Effective logos establish a sense of reliability, trust and loyalty for your company name. Logo designs that stand the test of time have the common elements of simplicity, versatility, appropriateness and distinction. Design your own company logo, or hire a graphic designer to create an effective business logo. ...read more

Website Design Ideas

Website Design Ideas

Are you planning to make your own website or have one created for you? Perhaps you are having a difficult time getting some ideas for the website design you want. After all, trying to stand out in a sea of business website site is no easy task. Here are a few design ideas to get your started. ...read more

Best Color Schemes for Bedrooms

Best Color Schemes for Bedrooms

The bedroom is supposed to be a place for serenity and relaxation. Choosing the right colors for your bedroom can boost its relaxation appeal. When considering what color scheme you will make your bedroom, make sure all of the colors go together in a harmonious way. ...read more

How to Start a Logo Design Business

How to Start a Logo Design Business

Every business needs to have a strong, professional presence in the community in order to stand out from the competition. Therefore, starting a logo design business can prove to be a very lucrative venture for talented designers who don't mind working hard to make their dreams come true. ...read more

Famous Fashion Designers

Famous Fashion Designers

There are many famous fashion designers who have helped shape the fashion world. Each one has his or her own unique story. Many fashion designers are considered artists and are adored by people all over the world. Chances are you, or someone you know, has bought a piece of clothing from one of these fashion designers. ...read more

How to Choose a Good Affordable Web Designer

How to Choose a Good Affordable Web Designer

Although many people choose to design their own websites, in some cases it is highly advisable that you hire a professional web designer. This is particularly true if you need a professional website, or have very little knowledge of web design. ...read more

Tips on Room Design

Tips on Room Design

There are a few basic tips on room design techniques. Dream or envision your room's end result. Write all of your ideas down. Decide what you are hoping to achieve with your new design. Determine an overall theme, color or mood. When trying to bring out a focal piece or area, begin there. The final result should please you. Dare to try new things. ...read more

About Web Designers

About Web Designers

Web design is a popular career path, but it does require education and training to develop the right skills in design. Web designers will need to be creative and able to turn the client's vision  into a newly designed website. Some web designers will also specialize in design software to offer their clients a more competitive service. ...read more

How to Learn Web Page Design

How to Learn Web Page Design

Have you ever looked at a website and wondered how you could learn such a skill? Web design takes skill and if you have an artistic flare, all the better. However, you can learn web page design either formally such as through college course or informally on your own. There are many tutorials and software applications that are self-educational. ...read more

How to Make Small Bedroom Designs

How to Make Small Bedroom Designs

Designing a small bedroom space can often be a challenge for many people. There are a few tips and tricks that you can follow that will help your small space to feel larger and roomier. Wall color, furniture choices and placement as well as proper storage techniques can help your small space to feel larger. ...read more

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7 Steps To Finding the Right Designer to Remodel Your Kitchen

At Kitchens Direct, Inc. we pride ourselves not only on getting our clients a great price on the kitchen they want but on keeping them informed and educated on every step we make.  Building our company on honesty, we are able to show a great product with the best prices and stand by our clients through the entire process. Unfortunately, not all companies in the kitchen designing industry hold themselves to the same high standards that we hold ourselves.  This can lead to the client being quoted severely inflated prices without having any knowledge of what exactly is going to happen to their kitchen. Follow these simple steps when remodeling a kitchen: 1. Call the store directly and speak to a person2.  A designer should come to the kitchen that needs to be redone free of charge3.  While at the kitchen the designer should: Take measurements Discuss the client’s ideas and vision for the kitchen Be able to figure out any major design issues or flaws with the kitchen 4.  Approximately 3-7 days later, the designer should contact the client with a design.5.  When showing the client their design, the designer should explain: Specific crafting method and brand of cabinetry Types of drawers and hardware used in the cabinets Time-frame expected between order and delivery How the kitchen is both functional and beautiful Options for door style, color, and glaze 6.If no changes were made to the design itself, an accurate price is given that day.7.There are two options for moving forward: Obtain a design copy:  In most cases, this costs approximately $500 and pays for the designers time and effort to create the design. NOTE:  If the kitchen is later purchased by the same company, make sure the cost of obtaining the design will be deducted from the total price of the cabinets. ~OR~ Purchase the kitchen by putting down a deposit (typically 1/3 of total cost) and signing a proposal/contract stating their business terms.  This will enable the company to place the client's order. By following these guidelines, companies with lower standards and hidden fees typically weed themselves out.  Nevertheless, sure to develop a good business relationship and research the company to make sure this is the best company to aide the long process. Most cabinet companies take between four and five weeks after ordering to deliver the finished cabinets.  Remember that complications can arise even with the best company but they should make sure to work through and fix them as soon as possible. The Kitchens Direct Inc. Team follows these steps with every one of our clients.  If you are looking to have your kitchen remodeled, follow Step One andContact Us. ...read more

By Kitchens Direct, Inc. April 03, 2013

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