About Designer Cabinets
The Design CK way
The team at Designer Cabinets specialises in the design, manufacture
and installation of premium quality kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
Our award winning kitchens have been exhibited at the Waikato
Home and garden Show for more than a decade, where we have built
a reputation for innovation and flair.
We take this opportunity to share with you, the process for
producing your new kitchen. All aspects are handled by Design
CK; this ensures that quality can be maintained through every
stage of production from idea to reality.
Once the decision has been made to use Design CK, we will finalise
your plans, colours and specifications. An agreement will be signed
by both parties. This will confirm the cost of your new kitchen;
it will also outline the schedule of progress payments and warranty
terms.
Design CK will then liaise with other trades people involved
in the project to discuss timing and any other issues. We have
our own team of experts, but are also happy to work in with your
sub-contractors if desired.
Over the next few weeks the necessary hardware and materials
will be sourced. Custom-made bench tops will be ordered as well
as appliances, and the factory will begin the production of your
cabinetry. Once your cabinets have been assembled and all other
items are supplied, your kitchen will be assembled in the factory.
This is a great time to get a preview of how your kitchen will
look when it is installed.
We will then liaise with you and the other trades to arrange
a time for installation. This will be coordinated to cause the
least disruption to the rest of the project, or your living arrangements.
Installation will generally take one to two days; however it may
be necessary for us to make further visits as the rest of the
project continues.
A Bit about Tops
With some materials used for benchtops such as granite and concrete,
it may be necessary to accurately measure and template these after
the installation of your kitchen. As you can appreciate it becomes
very difficult to add or remove even a few millimetres to these
materials, sometimes the best option is to supply temporary benchtops
during the manufacture of your permanent surface.
Once the Dust Settles
During the first few months of use your kitchen will be wearing
in. doors will begin closing more freely, and drawers will run
more smoothly. With this, you may find they need adjusting, this
is quite normal. One of our team will visit you to adjust the
doors, drawers and give the kitchen a full check to ensure all
is well. We will contact you to arrange a convenient time for
this.
The Payment Schedule
Here at Design CK we have used the progress payment system for
many years, this has become the industry standard; and, we feel,
the fairest for everyone involved.
Deposit: |
This is required when the contract
is signed, and is usually 50% of the value of your kitchen. |
Appliances: |
Payment for appliances will be required
before the appliances are ordered |
Factory Completion:
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Once the kitchen has been set up in the
factory, you will be asked to come in to see your new kitchen.
This payment will be due than, and is generally 40-45% of
the value of your kitchen. |
Final Payment: |
After the kitchen is installed and you are
happy with everything we have done, the final payment will
be due. |
We invite you, at
any stage of the manufacture of your kitchen to call in
and see the progress of your kitchen. This provides and
opportunity to see how it all fits together. |
Bewildered?
Kitchen Essentials, is a book by Dave Cull which is written
with the help of the NKBA. It is a step by step explanation of
the kitchen process giving an unbiased view and advice. Well worth
a read and available either from Design CK or from most book stores.
We hope this sheds some light on what is ahead for you, and
what we do here at Design CK. Thank you for considering us in
the purchase of your new kitchen and we look forward to being
part of your project.
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