Dream kitchens come true at Hancock Lumber. Choose from a variety of cabinetry, counter tops, colors and styles - the possibilities are endless! Visit one of our design showrooms today to discover how one of our professional designers can help bring your new kitchen to life. 

• Hancock Lumber has at least one professional kitchen designer on staff at all 6 of our major lumberyards.
• Our trained professionals use 20-20 design software to create your dream kitchen design but also can create renderings so you can visualize your new kitchen.
• Our kitchen specialists look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your next kitchen or bath project.
• We have the expertise and the product selection to simplify your experience. Our designers will bring you through the process keeping your budget and style in mind every step of the way.
    

DID YOU KNOW? According to Remodeling Magazine, remodeling a kitchen is the single best remodeling investment. In fact, a new kitchen or a remodeled kitchen provides an extraordinarily high rate of return on your money, as much as 80-90 percent. Your home is a place that should make people feel comfortable and reflect your own personal style. FREE designs  ♦  FREE estimates  ♦  FREE delivery

 Tips for success when designing your new kitchen

Getting Started
To get started with your kitchen or bath project, get a general idea of how the space will be used. Examine the traffic flow in and out of the space. With a little analysis, you and your Hancock Lumber designer can design the perfect kitchen or bath for any size space and any budget.

Determine the look you want to achieve
Whether it is Traditional or Contemporary or something in between, Hancock Lumber has more than enough style and color choices to please even the most discerning tastes. With almost limitless options for your kitchen project, it is important to narrow in on the looks, functions, and layouts that appeal to you. A great way to do this is to cut out kitchen pictures from magazines and brochures and visit kitchen websites to view their photo galleries. Even if a picture isn't your ideal design, but contains a look or design feature that you like---you should save it to share with your designer.

Determine your budget
The designers at Hancock Lumber can help you with this process. Be honest with them about your budget expectations. Cabinets, appliances and floor coverings come in a variety of price ranges. Any kitchen or bath design can be quoted at various price ranges. Some changes may be required, but the basic design can usually be achieved. Do some research on your own to help complete the total budget picture. Price appliances, lighting and flooring, ask friends who have remodeled about the costs and read magazines to help you mentally prepare a budget that is realistic.

Determine fixtures and appliances
Appliance selection plays a key role in the overall design and look of your new kitchen. Determine what type of appliances you want in your kitchen. Commercial cook tops, professional grade refrigerators, and dishwashers all will impact your design. The styles and varieties of appliances have grown tremendously in recent years and have become showpieces in kitchen design. Shop your local appliance stores to narrow down your selection. Make sure to ask your Hancock designer about appliance stores where you can get further discounts if you are a Hancock Lumber customer.

Make a list of the things you like and dislike about your current kitchen
Our designers will want to know what you are trying to accomplish with your project. You should take into consideration your current lifestyle, for example - is your kitchen clean and neat and only used for cooking, or is it a family hub full of activity? These pieces of information help the designer create a kitchen that you will fall in love with and is customized to your family's lifestyle.

Take some preliminary measurements
Your designer will need to know the amount of space they have to work with, so simple measurements are a key component to the process and be sure to bring it with you to your first meeting. Hancock Lumber’s designing staff will measure your space before a final estimate and order will be placed. However, a rough idea of size of the space is helpful for the initial design session. If your home is a new home, a copy of the blueprint or floor plan is all that is necessary.

Consider Your Timeline
The process of creating a new kitchen is a major endeavor. Your designer needs to know up front when you plan to complete your project. Some timelines to take into consideration: Your designer may need 1-2 weeks to create your preliminary design, Cabinetry can take from 2-8 weeks from order to arrival, and Countertops can take an additional 2-6 weeks after installation of the cabinets.

Visit Our Showroom
Once you've done some of your background research, stop into our showroom and take a look at the different styles of cabinetry and countertops on display. Call a few days ahead to set up an appointment with a designer to take a guided tour and discuss your project to start you on the way to your new kitchen