Category: The Business of Kitchen Design
A Kitchen Designers Guide to Attraction Marketing
by Jan Rutgers
Attraction Marketing is an important aspect of marketing for the kitchen designer. Check out this VESTA Blog for hints on how to integrate it into your marketing strategy.
Designing to Meet your Client’s Needs
by Jan Rutgers
Designers need to be efficient as possible in their interactions with clients. Read on to find out the number one thing you as a kitchen designer need to be doing!
Pros and Cons of Popular Kitchen Design Trends
by Jan Rutgers
Kitchen designers need to stay on top of trends. Check out these 4 trends that are here to stay!
Design Fee Options for the Professional Kitchen Designer
by Jan Rutgers
Design fees and retainers have been a topic of conversation in the kitchen industry for decades. Check out this post to see all your options.
Things A Kitchen Designer Should Know
by Jan Rutgers
There are lots of things a kitchen designer needs to know. In this VESTA Blog I’ll present a few tips to add to the list!
Adding Interest to the One-Wall with Island Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
A one-wall with island kitchen layout in a builder’s spec home does not have to be boring. Check out this latest VESTA Blog to see how to make them memorable!
Top 2023 Kitchen Design Trends
by Jan Rutgers
Knowing the trends is how kitchen designers help inform their clients when designing their spaces. Check out my top kitchen trends for 2023.
How to Plan Your Trip to KBIS
by Jan Rutgers
If you are attending KBIS later this month you will want to check out his post!
How to Build your Inspiration Library as a Kitchen & Bath Designer
by Jan Rutgers
This fall I instructed the certification program for Interior Decorating at the local college. During my lectures I tried to sprinkle in tips for the students on running a design business. One of them was the importance of collecting inspirational images to inspire both themselves and their future clients. It got me thinking about how important my process for collecting inspiration has been for … Read More How to Build your Inspiration Library as a Kitchen & Bath Designer
Questions You Must Ask Your Kitchen Design Client
by Jan Rutgers
Many designers new to kitchen design, will want to dive into designing their client’s space as soon as possible. There is a lot to be said for enthusiasm, but you really need to sit back and formulate a plan. That plan begins with asking your client some questions. There are many questions that you may want to ask, such as: But, these questions so … Read More Questions You Must Ask Your Kitchen Design Client
Vestabul School of Design’s Icon Courses
by Jan Rutgers
Check out this great deal on Vestabul School of Design’s Icon Courses. They will be offered for a bundled price of $99 until the end of 2022.
The Influence of Appliance Manufacturers on Kitchen Design: Part 2
by Jan Rutgers
Explore how appliance manufacturers are setting kitchen design trends in this latest VESTA blog post.
