What to Expect When Designing a New Kitchen with Kategorie1

Designing a new kitchen should be exciting. But for most people, it’s equal parts dream and stress. It’s one of the biggest investments in a home and the space that sees the most daily use. So getting it right matters — not just for how it looks on day one, but how it works and holds up for years to come.

At Kategorie1, we take that seriously. We put discipline and planning at the front of everything we do. We’d rather put in more time upfront than fix problems later. Here’s what that means when you decide to build your kitchen with us.

First, We Talk

Before we ever pick up a tape measure, we sit down with you. We want to understand how you actually live in your kitchen. Do you cook big meals or order in? Is this a gathering place for family, or more of a sleek showpiece? How do you store food? Do you hate cluttered counters?

These little things guide every decision we make together — from layout and storage to finishes and hardware.

Then, We Measure Everything

This is where we’re relentless. We don’t just measure the walls and call it done. We check floors for level, note every plug, pipe, window, and ceiling quirk. We look for all the things that could trip us up later if ignored.

For example, maybe that outlet under the island will hit the back of a drawer box. Or maybe a ceiling beam affects where your vent hood needs to sit. We catch these things now so they don’t become expensive surprises later.

We Plan With the Whole Team

A kitchen isn’t built in isolation. It depends on electricians, plumbers, HVAC — the works. We coordinate early with other trades to make sure every detail lines up. If something needs to shift, we’d rather tweak it at rough-in stage than patch a problem after the cabinets arrive.

Good kitchens don’t happen by luck. They happen because every trade knows the plan and follows it.

We Build It Right

Once we have a plan everyone trusts, we build exactly to it. We use materials that last because we know what happens when you don’t. Better hinges, stronger boxes, finishes that hold up to daily life. Behind the doors, it’s solid — no shortcuts hidden where you can’t see.

We build kitchens meant to handle real living, not just magazine photos.

Installation Should Be Boring (in a Good Way)

When it’s time to install, there’s no guessing. Our team knows your kitchen inside and out before it even leaves the shop. That means the fit is precise, adjustments are minor, and we leave the site clean. If an old house throws us a curveball, we deal with it properly, not with a patch job.

Enjoying It Every Day

When everything’s done, your kitchen should just work. Doors line up, drawers close softly, finishes clean easily, and you never think about the hardware — because it just does its job.

And if you ever have a question or want an adjustment, you know where to find us.

Why It Matters

Buying a kitchen from Kategorie1 isn’t just picking cabinets. It’s choosing peace of mind. We put in the extra hours at the beginning so you don’t waste time (or money) fixing things after.

If you’re planning a new kitchen and want it done right — measured carefully, built properly, and installed with care — we’re ready when you are.