Our Design Process

Discover how easy it is to work with our team as we guide you through every step

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Clarify your vision and style

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See exciting options for your space

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Be supported throughout the process

Step 1. Dream and Discover

Our first priority is getting to know you, how you live and the condition of your current home. In our initial meeting, we’ll talk about your goals, style preferences, what changes you’d like to make to your space. We’ll also discuss your wishlist, the project timeline and your budget. In this step, we learn how your family gets together, entertains, prepares meals and lives. We want to create clarity and align on a vision for your updated space.

Step 2: Design With Purpose

We’ve gotten to know you. Now we can start to thoughtfully design a kitchen that’s built around your life. During a visit to your home, a designer will measure your space, evaluate your current layout and create a custom kitchen plan designed for both beauty and function. In this step, we carefully consider cabinetry, layout, traffic flow and storage, along with architectural details to create a design that fulfills your needs and vision. In other words, we take ideas and put them together into a personalized plan.

Step 3: Curate the Details

Now it’s time to guide you through the selection process so that every element works together seamlessly. Your kitchen comes to life as we work together to select cabinetry, countertops, hardware, plumbing fixtures and all the finishing details. Once your design, selections, scope of work and investment are finalized, we prepare everything for the construction phase. You’ll feel confident that the design and selections have been made with care and an eye on the big picture.

Step 4: Build With Care

Now it’s time to take all that planning and make your new space a reality. We bring your vision to life with care and craftsmanship. We know the construction phase can be the most challenging part of remodeling, but our team will be with you at every step. Whether we work with your contractor or bring in our trusted construction team, we help by coordinating the details, communicating regularly and being ready to solve any issues that might come up. We ensure your design is executed as intended. The result? A smoother remodeling experience with fewer surprises and a kitchen that’s perfect for the way you live.

Does the Design Process Feel Like a Mystery?

Planning to remodel your kitchen or other space in your home is exciting, but you also may be:

  • Overwhelmed by choices.
  • Unsure how the process will unfold.
  • Worried about your budget, the timeline or how it will all get done.

The good news is that with our team by your side, you don’t have to figure it out alone; you just have to take the first step.

A Proven Design Process

At Authentic Kitchen & Design, we know a kitchen remodel can feel intimidating. That’s why we follow a clear process that helps you navigate every step. From the first meeting to the final reveal, we’ll help you clarify your vision, design a space that’s perfect for your lifestyle and bring it to life with beauty and intention.

  • Award-winning designers

  • USA-made cabinetry

  • Tailored to your needs

Visit Our Showroom

The best way to experience today’s top fixtures and finishes is to spend time in our showroom and design studio in Highland, Michigan. Seeing – and touching – all the elements in person gives you a more complete picture of how your new space will look and feel. Plan to visit today to see our high-quality offerings in:

  • Cabinetry.
  • Countertops.
  • Hardware.
  • And more.

3365 Highland RdMilford, MI 48380

Don’t Waste Time and Energy

Trying to navigate the design and remodeling process on your own can result in costly mistakes or spaces that fall short of your vision. Trust the experienced team at Authentic Kitchen & Design and our proven process to make your dream kitchen a reality. Start with a call or visit to our showroom and design studio.

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A Simple Plan for a Beautiful Space

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Step 1 Icon: Dream & DiscoverDream & Discover

We start by getting to know you, your home, and how you live.

We’ll meet to discuss your goals, style, frustrations with your current kitchen, wishlist, timeline, and investment range. This is where we begin understanding how your family gathers, cooks, entertains, and lives.

Goal: Create clarity and align on vision.

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Step 2 Icon: Design with PurposeDesign with Purpose

We thoughtfully design a kitchen built around your life.

Your designer will measure your space, evaluate your home, and create a custom kitchen plan that blends beauty and function. We carefully consider cabinetry, layout, traffic flow, storage, lighting, and architectural details to create a design that works beautifully.

Goal: Turn ideas into a personalized plan.

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Step 3 Icon: Curate the DetailsCurate the Details

We guide every selection so it all works beautifully together.

This is where your kitchen comes to life. Together, we’ll select cabinetry, countertops, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and finishing details. Once your design, selections, scope of work, and investment are finalized, we’ll prepare everything for the next phase so you can move forward with confidence.

Goal: Remove overwhelm and create confidence.

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Step 4 Icon: Build with CareBuild with Care

We bring your vision to life with care and craftsmanship.

This is where planning turns into reality. The construction phase is often the hardest part of remodeling, but you won’t navigate it alone. Whether working with your contractor or through our trusted construction team, we help coordinate the details, communicate clearly, problem-solve challenges, and ensure your design is executed as intended.

A smoother remodeling experience with fewer surprises—and a kitchen carefully designed around the way you live.