Choosing the right designer is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning a kitchen renovation. A beautiful design is important, but a kitchen renovation is also a construction project involving structure, plumbing, electrical systems, permits, and project management. Over the past 50+ years working in construction, renovation, and design, I’ve seen many homeowners run into problems simply because the designer they hired understood cabinets and colours — but not how homes are actually built. A great kitchen designer must think beyond aesthetics and understand the entire