Our Kitchen Design Process

This first meeting helps us understand your project and suggest the best design approach.

After your first consultation and reviewing any drawings, our designers create an initial kitchen layout that looks good, works well, and makes the most of your space. We think about cabinet layout, how appliances fit in, storage options, how people move through the space, and architectural details. At this point, we also talk about cabinet materials, finishes, customization choices, and estimated costs. Our goal is to set a clear design direction and budget before moving on to detailed planning.

When you are ready to continue, we set up a design agreement and collect a design retainer. This allows our team to start detailed planning, take measurements if needed, coordinate technical details, and create full cabinetry drawings. Our designers fine-tune the kitchen layout, check appliance details, and handle key construction points to make sure the cabinets fit well with your space. We work closely with your architect, interior designer, or contractor whenever coordination is needed.

Our European partners are very flexible, so we can create cabinets that match your design instead of sticking to standard options.

Before you place your order, our design team prepares detailed cabinet drawings and specifications for you to review. These documents show cabinet sizes, door layouts, appliance spaces, finishes, accessories, and other important technical details. We review the design with you and share important details with your project team. After you approve the drawings, details, and final price, your cabinet order is ready to be made.

Production times depend on the manufacturer, materials, customization, and your project needs. We give you estimated timelines when you order and keep you updated on important production and shipping steps.

When your cabinets are finished, we arrange shipping and delivery based on your project schedule. Our team gives your contractor or installer all the technical documents and installation details they need. If you arrange installation separately, we share all necessary cabinet details with your installers to help ensure your kitchen matches the approved design. Please note: Urban Homes specializes in kitchen design and cabinetry supply. Your licensed contractors perform general construction, plumbing, electrical work, demolition, and other renovation services.

Founded in New York City in 2005, Urban Homes brings decades of experience and a family tradition in kitchen design.

Our wide range of Italian and European cabinets offers great design flexibility, quality materials, and advanced features.

We design every kitchen to fit your needs, your space, and your style.

Our team knows how important it is to get measurements right, fit appliances, specify cabinets, and work with other design professionals.

At our Manhattan showroom, you can see full-size kitchen displays, compare finishes, and experience our cabinets’ quality and function for yourself.

A. Yes. Urban Homes offers a free first consultation to talk about your project, design ideas, and budget. For detailed design work and technical drawings, we ask for a design agreement and retainer.

Q. Can Urban Homes create fully customized kitchen cabinets?
A. Yes. We offer many ways to customize your cabinets, including size, door style, color, finish, material, and interior layout, depending on the manufacturer.

A. No. You can start with rough measurements, photos, or a simple floor plan. We will need accurate drawings and measurements before your cabinet order is finalized.

A. Urban Homes focuses on kitchen design and supplying cabinets, not general contracting. We work with your architect, contractor, and installers to coordinate cabinet details.

A. The timeline depends on how complex your project is, how quickly designs are approved, your chosen materials, and the manufacturer’s schedule. We give you a project-specific estimate during planning.