Many firms do not charge either due to a lack of expertise or simply because they choose not to. One could not safely say that you will always get a better design if you pay for it, however logic dictates that if you are paying for this service you will get more of the designers time. You won't end up paying us additional to make up for the time we spent with other clients or consumers that did not buy from us. We feel every company knows the value of their own services and therefore, we charge. It takes years of training and expertise to earn those coveted initials.
Requirements go far beyond the demonstration of space planning ability and design talent.
A successful design also requires thorough knowledge of construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems. It requires the ability to write specifications and draw plans that plumbers, electricians and cabinet installers can interpret. Individuals must have at least seven years of experience in the planning and execution of residential kitchen or bathroom design or the equivalent in experience and education, as well as submit affidavits from fellow professionals and letters of reference from past clients. Although not waterproof, it is highly water-resistant and is frequently used with a waterproof membrane for tile installations. It is not typically used for painted surfaces.