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With a contractor?
With an architect?
At Ikea?

or all of the above?



You really don't need an architect for a kitchen. Unless you want something
very elaborate and major changes.

You really don't want Ikea unless you want second or third rate cabinetry.
Same with Home Depot & Lowes.

Most small towns and neighborhoods have very good kitchen design assistance
at lumber yards or kitchen specialty contractors. If you buy the cabinets
from them, the service is usually free. We have a local guy in town that
does nothing but kitchens & baths and have a good reputation for many years.
He says "most" jobs are $12 to $15,000 for good cabinets and countertop, but
the same space can be down with a lower end but still good quality for 8 -
10 K. But you can also spend 50k for larger fancier kitchens. Set a budget
first.

I've not hard many good stories about the big box stores.