Phase 1: Preliminary Planning & Pricing
- Schedule an appointment in our showroom with one of our designers to discuss your preference in style, specific needs, and wish list for your new space.
- If you have plans, bring them in or transmit to us via email. Show approximate size of room, door and window locations, and ceiling height.
- Images of your space, either print or digital are very helpful.
- Following your visit to our showroom, we often schedule a time in your home to confirm measurements and other details.
- An estimate will be prepared based on these initial discussions. This estimate will give you a price range. Detail and design options will affect most estimates; please advise us if you wish them included in your project. The final price may vary as we discuss your project in further detail. It will be based on the style of cabinetry you have chosen, the finish and internal accessories.
Phase 2: Conceptual Design Development
- In the Design Development phase we work with you to investigate different layouts, review finish and hardware options in detail, and make certain that each of the cabinets is placed and equipped exactly as you want it. We will show you the latest storage innovations, and incorporate those that you desire. We work through all of the factors to enable you to make choices that best suit your needs.
- With our extensive design background we will also assist you in selecting flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, back splash and counter tops.
- We also work with you to select appliances. We work with Factory Direct Appliances and can help you choose the proper appliance for your needs and lifestyle. Appliance specifications are submitted with the kitchen order so that appropriate cabinets and panels will match.
- Site visits may also occur at this stage depending on the specifics of your project. We prefer to measure your space and review the mechanical locations.
Phase 3: Production of cabinetry
- When the final price and plans are approved, Your plans will then be reviewed by a project manager and processed for production. Depending on the specific nature of your project, a mechanical / electrical plan may be created for your space as well.
- In the Design Development phase we work with you to investigate different layouts, review finish and hardware options in detail, and make certain that each of the cabinets is placed and equipped exactly as you want it. We will show you the latest storage innovations, and incorporate those that you desire. We work through all of the factors to enable you to make choices that best suit your needs.
- Once the order is placed into production with the manufacturer, changes are no longer possible as the factory immediately requisitions and cuts the material.
- Once production is complete, we will deliver the finished cabinetry to your home.
Phase 4: Installation
- Sunbird kitchen has experienced cabinetry installers on staff.
- It becomes our responsibility to ensure that the design we have created is properly installed and fits your space as intended. Many other retail firms simply deliver the cabinets to your site, and offer you a list of recommended installers.
- The responsibility is then shifted to you for the installation and completion of the project.
- We want the kitchen installed properly by experienced tradesman, and we believe that you want a firm to be responsible from design through installation.
