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Avatar for McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel with McCormick Home Builders went beyond our expectations. Leoni and her team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. The open layout design changed the way we use the space, and it’s been perfect for family gatherings. They were prompt, courteous, and genuinely invested in making sure we were happy. Really impressed!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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BlueSquare Studio
5.0(
5
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam is a great Architect. Very knowledgeable and through on building codes, needs, and wants of my project. I needed to expand my bathroom and make it handicap accessible. He thought of things I never considered. He foresaw things like moving the heating vents, adding lights, and fans. I’m just so pleased. My contractor was impressed. He loved the attention to detail. I was so naive about the project. Adam explained and we worked together to get my remodel the way I envisioned it. 5 stars I feel confident now to discuss with the contractor to see it through."
BluePrint Plans
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
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Danville Design Group
5.0(
3
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 15 years of experience, at Danville Design Group, we believe that a home should be a sanctuary that is as beautiful as it is functional, a place where memories are made and lives are lived. Our designs are created with your lifestyle in mind, ensuring that every space is not just visually stunning, but also practical and comfortable for you and your family to enjoy.

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for All Yard Clean Up Service
All Yard Clean Up Service
4.4(
196
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro is good to work with. He quoted a reasonable price and did a very thorough job. I was impressed and will definitely continue to contact him for future jobs."
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Shrubs - Trim or Remove
drywall stone
tree service.
garden and drywall

+1

Response time5 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Juliana Carlsen Interiors
Juliana Carlsen Interiors
5.0(
3
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Juliana Carlsen Interiors was immensely helpful in the renovation of our new home.  She carefully listened to what we wanted and synthesized our mutual tastes effortlessly.  Her talent with space design for our kitchen and bathrooms was brilliant.  The process of selecting materials is so much easier with her trained eye and sophisticated taste. The CAD plans were meticulous, and her project management from the beginning to the end made the process delightful, and significantly reduced the stress for a project of this scope.   We highly recommend Juliana Carlsen Interiors!"
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian

+124

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After calling a few companies, we found Home pro remodeling. Ariel the manager gave us a good offer for the retaining wall, it was the best offer we received compare to other companies ! His guys are super professional, nice and clean. We were very happy with the experience. If you are looking to remodel your home , Home pro remodeling is definitely the best in the area! They are the real deal."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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TopView Design Solutions
4.9(
4
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Designer - Kitchen

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Sonia Jimenez from Topview Design Solutions after being recommended by our contractor and, from the very first meeting, we felt she was the right designer to execute our ideas professionally. The project involved moving one of the exterior walls of our house to line up with an exterior corridor to create the space for a bigger kitchen. The one caveat was that we wanted the final look to blend seamlessly with the rest of the house and not to look like an addition. Sonia designed the space after taking all this into consideration and drafted the necessary permit drawings. The final product is great: the house looks like it was built originally the way it looks now but more attractive and stylish, and our kitchen is really what they called a chef kitchen with estate of the art appliances and beautiful cabinets and finishes. Sonia is very efficient, well-organized, and a talented designer who really took the time to listen and get to know us. We are thrilled with the way our home turned out and I d recommend Sonia to anyone."
New two story house
New two story house
Original House
Ca meets NY City
Ca meets NY City

+30

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for kitchen design service projects in Oakland, CA

A professional kitchen designer is a specialist in planning and implementing the remodel of kitchen spaces. They'll help you pick materials and styles, give you a quote, render a model, and send the order to manufacturers and installers. You can think of them as creative project managers who will facilitate your kitchen project from start to finish.

No, a kitchen designer can't plan for structural remodeling since kitchen designers aren’t structural experts. Consult a pro for structural engineer fees and inquire about changes like removing a wall. Additionally, for changes to your kitchen's electrical, plumbing, or gas lines, you'll need to hire the appropriate professionals, like a licensed electrician or plumber near you.

A kitchen designer’s process includes the following:

  • Finding inspiration: They may ask for photos, feedback on material samples, and preferred fittings to understand your vision.

  • Using design tools: These include computer modeling software, 3D and high-resolution cameras for recording your space, color wheels, and sketches.

  • Considering appliances and fixtures: It’s important that each item is installed correctly, balances aesthetics and functionality, and is conveniently positioned in a kitchen work triangle.

  • Looking at the whole home: A designer will consider your home's age and style.

  • Writing up plans: After taking measurements, they create a plan based on your specifications.

It takes anywhere from 10 to 20 hours for a professional kitchen designer to come up with a fully fleshed-out plan for a mid-size kitchen. However, that time can increase if you ask for a complex, custom-designed plan. Ask your designer for a quote on both pricing and overall time frame before you start working together to ensure you're on the same page with expectations.

If you're doing an extensive kitchen renovation, hire a kitchen designer to manage the project and ensure things go smoothly for you. A major renovation may include new flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, and structural changes like knocking out a wall or upgrading the electrical, plumbing, or gas lines. If you're doing something more minor, like only replacing a sink or painting your cabinets, you can either pay for installation or DIY.

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