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For a kitchen and bath designer, choosing cabinetry isn’t simply choosing a product.
You’re choosing a partner.
Your cabinetry manufacturer becomes part of your client’s experience—and ultimately part of your reputation.
So what should designers evaluate?
Can the manufacturer execute the details you’re designing?
True customization can give designers more freedom to solve challenging spaces rather than designing around a limited catalog.
Know what’s behind the door.
Ask about:
Can dimensions change?
Can specialty details be created?
Can unusual appliance requirements be accommodated?
Customization should help support your design intent.
Beautiful designs still need to be buildable.
Strong engineering helps translate design concepts into manufacturing specifications.
Designers need answers.
Specifications, questions, and changes should have clear communication paths.
Custom cabinetry requires planning.
Understanding lead times and production expectations helps designers communicate accurately with builders and clients.
Walker has already published a detailed guide explaining realistic custom cabinet timelines, making it a useful resource for designers and homeowners.
The designer’s reputation is attached to the finished room.
Consistency matters.
A good manufacturing relationship shouldn’t compete with the designer-client relationship.
It should support it.
Walker cabinetry is available through a dealer network, allowing kitchen and bath professionals to pair their design expertise with Walker’s manufacturing capabilities.
When designers and manufacturers understand their roles, everyone benefits.
The designer protects the vision.
The manufacturer executes the cabinetry.
The builder coordinates construction.
And the homeowner gets a space created by professionals working toward the same goal.
Interested in becoming a Walker Woodworking dealer? Explore our dealer opportunities and discover what a manufacturing partnership could look like.
By removing the traditional design elements associated with other styles, such as conventional and farmhouse, modern allows homeowners to incorporate elements that resonate with them and break from the standard. Let’s explore the contemporary design style and discover if it is for you.
As we reflect on 2015, so much has happened, and we are truly grateful for it all. We want to extend our very heartfelt thanks to all our new and loyal customers. We appreciate each of you!
The cerused oak for the island and bar area is custom-painted with a color we named ‘hunting lodge gray’ with a white glaze. Revere Pewter from the Benjamin Moore Historical collection is the perimeter color of the kitchen.
With the beautiful designs of 2015, how will design trends evolve for 2016? Most of our clients try to steer away from trendy designs while finding a happy balance between what’s new and what will stand the test of time.
Homeowners have more to work with than they realize. Here, we share a few hidden spaces in the home that can be turned into a functional and useful area.
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