The hidden cost of skipping design direction.

February 28, 2026 · 5 min read · By Dee

Most remodels do not fail at the build. They fail at the decisions made before construction starts. A small story from a recent East End kitchen.

On paper, the project was straightforward - a kitchen refresh in a 1920s cottage. New cabinets, new counters, fresh paint. The clients had already picked everything when they reached out. Three meetings later, the project looked completely different.

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