Yes. Whether you're unsure about your existing kitchen layout, struggling to develop a functional plan, or overwhelmed by the decisions and coordination involved in a renovation, we can help you find the right way forward.With more than 20 years of kitchen-specific experience, Kitchen Design NYC provides independent expertise that isn't tied to a particular cabinet brand or showroom.The right support depends on what you need:Have a kitchen plan but aren't completely confident approving it?  Our Kitchen Layout Check gives you an independent expert second opinion before you commit to ordering. We identify potential planning mistakes, overlooked functional issues and decisions worth reconsidering, so you know what works, what needs attention and what should be resolved before changes become expensive.Want a kitchen plan you can confidently take to suppliers? Our Kitchen Layout & Cabinet Planning gives you an independently developed, functional kitchen layout and cabinetry strategy before you start requesting quotes. You can approach different suppliers with the same planning foundation, compare proposals more meaningfully and stay in control of your renovation without paying for full-service design. The focus is on how your kitchen works, not finishes.Don't want to manage the kitchen renovation yourself? Kitchen Design Leadership gives you one experienced, independent professional leading the kitchen from planning through installation. We coordinate kitchen decisions across designers, suppliers, contractors and trades, identify potential problems before they become costly, and keep the different parts of the project aligned. You stay informed and in control without having to hold everything together yourself.You don't need to commit to more support than your project requires. The goal is to resolve the decisions you're struggling with and help you move forward with confidence.

Kitchen Design NYC offers independent kitchen design and planning support at different price points, depending on how much help you need and where you are in your renovation. From a focused second opinion to comprehensive kitchen design leadership, you can choose the level of professional support that fits your project.Kitchen Layout Check | $395 | NationwideAlready have a kitchen plan but aren't completely confident approving it?Our Kitchen Layout Check provides an independent expert second opinion before you commit to ordering. We identify potential planning mistakes, overlooked functional issues and decisions worth reconsidering, so you know what works, what needs attention and what should be resolved before changes become expensive.Kitchen Layout & Cabinet Planning | From $1,195 | NationwideWant a kitchen plan you can confidently take to suppliers?Our Kitchen Layout & Cabinet Planning gives you an independently developed, functional kitchen layout and cabinetry strategy before you start requesting quotes.You can approach different suppliers with the same planning foundation, compare proposals more meaningfully and stay in control of your renovation without paying for full-service design.Pricing depends on kitchen size:Small kitchen, up to 100 sq. ft.: $1,195Medium kitchen, 101–200 sq. ft.: $1,695Large kitchen, 201–400 sq. ft.: $2,195This service focuses on function, not finishes.Full-Service Kitchen Design Leadership | Individually Quoted | NYC & Surrounding Service AreasDon't want to manage the kitchen renovation yourself?Kitchen Design Leadership, provided through atelier bauherr., gives you one experienced, independent professional leading your kitchen from early planning through installation.Instead of leaving you to coordinate designers, suppliers, contractors and trades, we take the lead on the kitchen side of your renovation. We connect design decisions, product selection, technical requirements and execution, anticipate potential problems and keep the different moving parts aligned.Whether you're navigating complex NYC building requirements, managing a renovation from a distance or simply don't have the time to oversee every decision, you have someone experienced looking after the kitchen as a whole.You stay informed and in control without having to chase answers, reconcile conflicting advice or hold the entire process together yourself.Full-service fees are tailored to your project's scope, complexity, location and level of involvement required. Following an initial discussion, we establish the appropriate scope and prepare a personalized proposal.Not sure which level of support you need?Explore our Kitchen Design Support Comparison to find the right starting point for your renovation.Virtual package prices exclude applicable sales tax.

Yes. Small kitchens often require particularly careful planning. Limited space means that cabinet configuration, appliance placement, storage, clearances and usable countertop space all need to work together. Even a few inches can make a significant difference in how comfortably a kitchen functions every day.At Kitchen Design NYC, we offer independent planning support for small kitchens, whether you're starting from scratch or already have a proposed design.The right support depends on where you are:Need a functional kitchen plan?  Our Kitchen Layout & Cabinet Planning service starts at $1,195 for kitchens up to 100 sq. ft. We develop a functional layout, cabinetry and storage strategy you can take to different suppliers, helping you make better use of your space while keeping control of your renovation. Already have a proposed kitchen layout? Our $395 Kitchen Layout Check provides an independent expert review to identify potential planning mistakes and functional issues before you commit to ordering cabinetry. Both services are available virtually throughout the United States and focus on function, not decorative finishes. For NYC homeowners with more complex renovations who prefer someone to lead the kitchen from planning through installation, we also offer Kitchen Design Leadership through atelier bauherr. The size of your kitchen doesn't determine how much professional support you need. The complexity of the decisions and how much you want to manage yourself do.

You don't need to replace your existing team to benefit from independent kitchen expertise. We can work alongside your architect, interior designer or contractor, or help bring together the appropriate professionals and suppliers as part of our full-service Kitchen Design Leadership.With more than 20 years of kitchen-specific experience, including years working alongside established teams on high-end residential projects, we understand how to contribute specialized expertise while respecting everyone's responsibilities.How we work with your team depends on the level of support you need:Support optionHow we work with your teamWhat you gainKitchen Layout CheckIndependently review an existing kitchen plan developed by your architect, designer or cabinet supplier. You share our findings with your team before ordering.An expert second opinion to identify potential planning mistakes and overlooked functional issues before they become expensive. No redesign or ongoing coordination.Kitchen Layout & Cabinet PlanningDevelop an independent functional layout and cabinetry strategy your architect, contractor or cabinet supplier can use as a planning reference.A professionally developed foundation for supplier conversations and more comparable quotes, while you retain control of your renovation. No finishes or ongoing project coordination.Kitchen Design LeadershipLead the kitchen side of your renovation, working within your existing project team or helping identify and bring in appropriate professionals, suppliers and specialists. We connect kitchen design, technical decisions, procurement and implementation from planning through installation.One experienced professional looking after the kitchen as a whole, so you're not left reconciling conflicting advice, chasing answers or coordinating everyone yourself.When different professionals provide conflicting recommendations, it can be difficult to know which advice to follow or how one decision affects the rest of the project. Our guide to what to do when your architect, designer and contractor disagree explains how to navigate these situations and whose expertise matters for different decisions.Kitchen Design Leadership: When is the best time to involve us?Ideally, before major design decisions, supplier selections or construction commitments are made.Early involvement allows us to establish the kitchen's requirements, identify the appropriate professionals and suppliers, align decisions with your investment expectations and address potential conflicts while changes are still easier and less expensive to make.However, we can also join an established team or a project already underway, adapting our involvement to what has already been decided and what still needs attention.For a deeper understanding of why the sequence matters, read our guide to starting a kitchen renovation in NYC and establishing a structured approach before major commitments.We complement your team, not replace it. Your architect, contractor, interior designer and licensed specialists retain responsibility for their respective work. You remain the contracting party with the providers you select.Our role is to bring specialized, independent kitchen expertise to the project and, through Kitchen Design Leadership, keep the many interconnected decisions aligned so the kitchen moves forward as one cohesive whole without leaving that responsibility with you.

Yes. We offer a curated digital portfolio featuring kitchen projects completed through Kitchen Design NYC and atelier bauherr., as well as work from previous professional roles. The portfolio reflects more than 20 years of kitchen-specific experience across different styles, layouts, cabinetry systems and residential settings.Beyond the finished appearance, our work demonstrates how thoughtful planning, technical expertise and attention to detail can transform challenging spaces into kitchens that function beautifully in everyday life.You can explore our work in several ways:Kitchen Design Portfolio & Before-and-After Transformations — Explore residential projects, transformations and client experiences.Park Slope Kitchen Renovation — See how collaboration between an interior designer and specialized kitchen design leadership brought together design, functionality and technical execution in a Forbes-featured NYC project.Our Digital Portfolio — See our work in our digital portfolioFor homeowners considering full-service Kitchen Design Leadership, these examples offer insight into both the kitchens we've helped create and the experience we bring to navigating the many decisions behind them.

Yes. Kitchen Design NYC offers independent virtual kitchen planning services throughout the United States. Our full-service Kitchen Design Leadership is primarily available in New York City, the Hamptons and Greenwich, CT, with projects in other locations considered individually.Where we work and how we can help:ServiceWhere availableWho it's for and what you gainKitchen Layout CheckNationwide · VirtualAlready have a kitchen plan? Get an independent expert second opinion before ordering, so you know what works and what needs attention before mistakes become expensive.Kitchen Layout & Cabinet PlanningNationwide · VirtualNeed a functional kitchen plan? Get an independent layout and cabinetry strategy you can take to different suppliers, compare proposals more meaningfully and manage your renovation with greater confidence.Kitchen Design LeadershipNYC, Hamptons & Greenwich · Other locations by individual arrangementDon't want to manage the kitchen renovation yourself? Have one experienced, independent professional leading kitchen design decisions and coordination from planning through installation, so you're not left holding the entire process together.Kitchen Design Leadership Beyond Our Primary Service AreaWhile our primary full-service locations are NYC, the Hamptons and Greenwich, we can also consider projects in other parts of the United States.Availability depends on the project's location, scope, complexity, timeline and the level of on-site involvement required. We can work with an existing local project team or help identify appropriate suppliers and specialists where feasible.If you're considering Kitchen Design Leadership outside our usual service area, contact us to discuss your project. We'll assess whether we can provide the appropriate level of involvement and continuity for your renovation.