What does a Kitchen Designer do?
Kitchen designers create kitchens for their clients and consider factors including cabinets, flooring, countertops, and appliances that they desire. They turn to their skills to determine the client's project goals and prepare final plans alongside a timeline for the project and a budget. They ensure kitchens function, they’re convenient and comfortable and up to building codes. They design in residential and industrial kitchens including kitchens in restaurants, cafeterias, or hospitals.
Kitchen designers create kitchen blueprints based upon their intended usage and source and oversee independent contractors including a cabinet maker or a plumber. They must pay close water systems placement to ensure kitchen safety, and that plans detail the layout and appearance of all installations. They inform clients about appropriate care for a completed kitchen and keep a detailed record of hours and activities achieved to ensure correct billing. Kitchen designers need a high school diploma and prior experience as a kitchen designer. Some have a degree in interior design.
How much does a Kitchen Designer make?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$70,312
/ yrKitchen Designer Career Path
Learn how to become a Kitchen Designer, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Kitchen Designer Insights
Wren Kitchens“Sometimes long hours but I really enjoy working here and don't mind working weekends at all.”
deVOL Kitchens“I worked with some genuinely amazing people who have become good friends who I have kept in touch with”
Wren Kitchens“Weekends are worked but this is the best opportunity for sales so it does pay off.”
deVOL Kitchens“deVOL is full of amazing people and I thoroughly enjoy working here and would recommend working here to new graduates and experienced designers.”
Wren Kitchens“one week training in Hull which is good but doesn’t include much about what to do after a sale Poor management”
Wren Kitchens“Good bonus and very rewarding.”
Wren Kitchens“You get promised an extra days holiday if you work bank holidays but this has never been actioned”
Kitchen Magic“People are nice the quality of the products are good.”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Kitchen Designer
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