When Alex and Priya reached out to me, their kitchen was stuck somewhere between 1999 and “please make it stop.” They had the motivation, a solid budget, and a folder full of Pinterest screenshots.
What they didn’t have? A plan.
So I gave them the same advice I give any homeowner ready to start smart:
Find the best kitchen remodel showrooms near me, and go there first. Don’t just scroll—walk through it. Touch the cabinets. Open the drawers. Ask questions.
And that’s exactly what we did.
✅ Step 1: Walk In With Curiosity, Not Commitment
Alex was immediately drawn to the GENESIS line—specifically the GENESIS Natural Stain on oak. It had that smooth grain, slightly matte, naturally warm look. Not too rustic. Not too modern. Just right.
Priya, on the other hand, was eyeing sleek luxury kitchen cabinetry in soft black with brass accents. Bold move. Beautiful finish.
Here’s the key: the showroom gave them both something to react to. Real samples. Real scale. And suddenly, they weren’t imagining the space—they were designing it.
🧰 Step 2: Ask the Right Questions (This Is Where Mistakes Get Prevented)
We sat down with a showroom consultant and asked everything I always recommend:
- How do these cabinets hold up to humidity and heat?
- Can we customize drawer depths or insert types?
- What materials are used behind the finish?
- Is there soft-close hardware standard?
We also looked at lighting options, corner cabinet solutions, and different toe-kick profiles. Because as I always say: It’s not just about how it looks. It’s how it performs.
📏 Step 3: Measure Twice—Then Match to Reality
Back at their home, we reviewed the layout. The showroom team had already provided rough sketches, which we layered on top of real-world measurements.
Here’s where things get serious:
- Cabinet clearances
- Appliance spacing
- Workflow between sink, stove, fridge
Alex and Priya decided to open up a wall to allow for a peninsula—and you better believe I checked that structural wall three times before giving it the green light.
🪵 Step 4: Lock In the Materials
After narrowing it down, they chose a hybrid:
- GENESIS Natural Stain lowers for warmth
- Painted uppers in soft white for contrast
- Hidden trash pullout, spice rack, and deep drawers for pots and pans
Luxury kitchen cabinetry? Check. Performance and style? Double check.
🏁 Step 5: Timeline + Execution
After finalizing selections at the kitchen remodel showroom near me, we booked the install timeline, confirmed lead times on materials, and scheduled the electrician and plumber.
No surprises. No shortcuts. Just solid planning—start to finish.
Final Word from Mike Holmes
A great kitchen isn’t built in a day. It’s built in stages—with the right steps in the right order.
Start with the showroom. It’s where good ideas become great decisions.
Then ask questions. Check materials. Measure carefully. And choose finishes that not only look stunning, but will stand up to daily life.
If you’re serious about remodeling, find your local expert, get into a real showroom, and plan smart.
Because doing it right the first time? That’s how you make it right.
