3D kitchen and bathroom design and planning across DFW

A 3D design is a computer model of your room built from real measurements. It shows the layout, the size of each cabinet, the counter edges, the tile pattern and where lights and outlets go. You can look at the room from several angles.

A rendering is a picture of the plan, not a photo of the finished room. Colors on a screen can look different from real materials, and tile or stone varies from piece to piece. That's why we also ask you to look at physical samples in your own light before you decide.

It starts with a phone call. We ask what bugs you about the room now, what you want to keep and which rooms you're planning. We also explain how design is priced on that call, so you know before we start.

Next, we visit your home and measure. We note where the windows, doors, plumbing and vents are, and we look at the condition of the walls and floors. Then we draft a layout. Most layouts keep the sink, range, toilet and tub near where they are, because that keeps the project simpler. If moving something would help, we show you what it involves.

After that, we build the 3D design and go over it with you. You tell us what you like and what feels off. We update the design and talk through your selections, such as cabinet style, counter material, tile, fixtures and lighting.

When the design is settled, we write the plan and a materials list. Those become your written estimate, so the price and the scope match what you saw. The building work is done by trade partners we schedule and manage, not by our own crews.

Walkways are a common one. Kitchen design guides often suggest roughly 42 to 48 inches of clear space between counters, depending on how many people cook. Any tighter, and two people have trouble getting past each other. A model shows this clearly.

Doors and drawers are another. A refrigerator door, a dishwasher door and a drawer can block each other. In a bathroom, a vanity that's too deep can crowd the toilet, and a shower door can hit a cabinet. Catching that in the model costs far less than fixing it after install.

Planning also covers the parts you won't see. We note where the range hood or bath fan has to vent outside, mark the outlet and light locations, and check whether the job needs a permit. That way the electrician, plumber and installers are all working from the same plan.