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Kitchen Design in Kansas City
Erica Kay Design + Remodeling provides full-service kitchen design in Kansas City for homeowners planning meaningful renovations. Our work blends thoughtful layout planning, custom cabinetry design, and curated finish selections to create kitchens that feel effortless to live in and beautifully cohesive.
As a design-led firm, we guide kitchen remodels from early planning through construction—helping clients move through complex decisions with clarity, confidence, and a well-defined process.
A Design-Led Approach to Kitchen Remodeling
Successful kitchen remodeling begins with design. We prioritize space planning, layout flow, and functionality before selections are finalized or construction begins—so the investment aligns with how you live day to day.
Our role is to bring clarity early, aligning design intent with scope, budget, and timeline before the project moves into construction. This design-first approach helps reduce revisions, avoid costly missteps, and create kitchens that function as beautifully as they look.
Hyde Park Kitchen Remodel · Kansas City
Before → After transformation featuring custom cabinetry, marble backsplash, and architectural lighting.
Meet Erica
Hear directly from Erica about her design-first approach and the thoughtful process that helps clients move through complex renovations with clarity and confidence.
Our Kitchen Design Process
Our proven design process guides kitchen remodels from early discovery through construction support. We begin by understanding your goals, lifestyle, and scope—then develop plan views, cabinetry elevations, and a clear design direction before moving into selections.
Throughout the process, we collaborate with trusted contractor partners and can also work alongside outside teams when appropriate. Our role is to steward the design intent, coordinate details, and support informed decisions from concept through completion.
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We begin by understanding how you live, what you value, and how your home needs to function. This stage focuses on layout, flow, and early design concepts—establishing a strong foundation before decisions are finalized.
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Once the design direction is established, we refine cabinetry, materials, and finishes. We guide showroom visits, track allowances against actual selections, and manage procurement timing so materials align with construction milestones.
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During construction, we serve as your design advocate—answering questions, reviewing details, and helping ensure the original design intent is carried through. While clients hire and manage their contractor directly, we collaborate closely to maintain continuity from plans to execution.
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As construction wraps up, we assist with final installations, design-related walkthroughs, and punch list review—ensuring the finished space feels intentional, cohesive, and complete.
Custom Cabinetry, Space Planning & Finish Selections
Custom cabinetry is central to many of our kitchen designs. We design cabinetry layouts that prioritize storage, workflow, and long-term functionality—while coordinating finishes, hardware, and integrated appliances for a cohesive result.
Our kitchen design services also include architectural space planning and curated finish selections—such as countertops, tile, lighting, and fixtures—so every detail feels intentional and well considered.
Kansas City Kitchen Design Projects
Our portfolio includes kitchen remodels throughout Kansas City and surrounding neighborhoods, including Fairway, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Westwood, Brookside, Leawood, and Overland Park.
Each project reflects a balance of thoughtful layout planning, custom cabinetry design, and material selections tailored to the home and the people who live in it.
Start Your Kitchen remodel with Clarity
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Kansas City and value a clear, design-led process, we’d love to learn more about your project.
The best first step is a brief introductory conversation to understand your goals, scope, and timeline—and determine if our services are the right fit.