Our Process
From Vision to Reality – A Proven Design Journey
- We start by listening. Every space begins with a conversation about your needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
- Our designers will walk you through layout planning, materials selection, and design iterations.
- Using industry-leading software, we bring your ideas to life in 3D before the first cabinet is even built.
They came right out to give us an estimate, were up front about all of the pricing, and scheduled the appointments quickly. The job was even finished faster than initially anticipated.
What to Expect
A Seamless, Supportive Design Experience
- Initial design consultation – In person or virtual.
- Material and style selection – From premium cabinetry to countertops, tile, and fixtures.
- Design review and revisions – Your feedback drives the final outcome.
- Final walkthrough and handoff – We ensure every detail aligns with your vision.
The Design Difference
Why Work With Homestead Covered Bridge Kitchens & Designs?
- Experience – We bring more than 20 years of experience to kitchen and bathroom renovations
- Local Ties to the Community — Our staff works and lives in the Monadnock Region
- Connections to Local Cabinet Manufacturers — We get the best service for you
- Quality Service Guaranteed — If the final installation is not perfect, we will make it right!
FAQ’s
Project Timeline & Phases
A custom kitchen renovation is a multi-phase process. From initial contact to project completion typically takes 4-6 months, which includes design (6-8 weeks), planning and ordering (3 months), and construction (3-6 weeks). The actual time your kitchen is out of use during construction is typically 3-6 weeks depending upon project complexity. View detailed timeline breakdown.
The planning phase ensures everything is finalized before demolition begins, which minimizes the time your kitchen is out of service. This phase includes finalizing designs, securing permits, ordering custom cabinets (which can take 8-12 weeks), selecting materials, coordinating trades, and ensuring all details are perfect. When construction begins, we’re ready to move efficiently because all planning is complete.
The main phases include:
(1) Initial contact and site visit,
(2) Preliminary design and budget creation,
(3) Detailed design phase with final selections,
(4) Contract signing and ordering,
(5) Permitting and material finalization,
(6) Construction and installation, and
(7) Final walkthrough. Each phase builds on the previous one to ensure a smooth, well-coordinated project.
Most kitchen renovations require permits, especially when work involves plumbing, electrical, or structural changes. We determine which permits are required, submit applications, provide necessary drawings and documentation, and coordinate with inspectors. Permits must be approved before demolition begins.
Standard renovations typically take approximately 3 weeks of kitchen downtime, while custom renovations with more extensive changes take approximately 4-6 weeks. Our thorough planning phase ensures your kitchen is out of service for the shortest time possible because everything is ready when construction begins.
Design Process & Consultation
Our proven design process includes: (1) Initial consultation where we listen to your needs and preferences, (2) Layout planning and materials selection with our professional designers, (3) 3D visualization using industry-leading software so you can see your space before construction begins, (4) Design review and revisions based on your feedback, and (5) Final walkthrough to ensure every detail aligns with your vision. View our complete design process.
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual initial design consultations to accommodate your schedule and preferences.
The timeline varies based on project complexity, but we work efficiently to bring your vision to life. Many clients find that jobs are completed faster than initially anticipated. We’ll provide a detailed timeline during your consultation.
Absolutely! We use industry-leading 3D design software to bring your ideas to life visually before the first cabinet is even built. This allows you to make informed decisions and adjustments before construction begins.
Our first meeting focuses on exploration and understanding your goals. We’ll discuss your lifestyle, cooking habits, design preferences, budget, and timeline. You’ll review inspiration photos, talk through layout ideas, and get a clear sense of what’s possible. It’s a partnership discovery session, not a sales pitch. Read more about what to expect.
While not required, bringing inspiration photos or a Pinterest board, a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves, rough measurements (if the meeting isn’t in-home), notes about what doesn’t work in your current kitchen, and your preferred appliance brands helps us provide more accurate recommendations and move the process forward efficiently.
We typically ask for a brief description of your project, photos or video of your current kitchen, any inspiration images, and your ideal timeline. This helps us come prepared with ideas tailored to your specific space.
Costs & Budgeting
When you gut a kitchen, you’re rebuilding the entire room from the inside out. This includes replacing or relocating plumbing, upgrading electrical systems to modern standards, adding structural blocking, repairing subfloors, updating insulation and venting, replacing drywall, and extensive finishing work. You’re paying for the reconstruction of the entire space so your kitchen functions safely and beautifully for 30+ years. Learn more about renovation costs.
For a high-end kitchen renovation, you can expect a roughly 1:1 relationship between product costs and labor costs. For example, if you select $30,000 in cabinets, countertops, appliances, and finishes, labor will typically range from $28,000 to $35,000 depending on layout changes and existing conditions. This includes all trades: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tile, painting, and project management.
Labor costs cover skilled work across multiple trades, including demolition, plumbing replacement or relocation, electrical upgrades and new circuits, structural framing and blocking, subfloor repair or replacement, insulation and venting, drywall installation and finishing, cabinet installation, countertop templating and installation, tile and backsplash work, painting, trim carpentry, and final finishing details. Each product requires extensive preparation and skilled installation.
Contact us to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll come out to assess your space, discuss your vision and needs, and provide an upfront estimate. Fill out our contact form or call (603) 207-1200.
Absolutely. We are upfront about all pricing during the estimate process so there are no surprises. Our manufacturers offer a range of pricing to match different budgets, and we’ll help you make informed decisions. We provide good/better/best pricing scenarios so you understand your options at different investment levels.