Once you know the basics of kitchen design, do you know how to effectively implement what you know?

If you completed BEGINNERS GUIDE TO KITCHEN DESIGN, you will have a good understanding of the basics of the art, the science and the business of kitchen design. 

Or if you have worked in the kitchen design industry for awhile you will know the basics behind kitchen design.

Next you need to learn how to use these theories and basic knowledge to increase the functionality of your designs and sell projects more easily.

You also need to learn how to interject creativity into your designs to become a top kitchen designer.  

PUTTING KITCHEN DESIGN CONCEPTS INTO PRACTICE is the next step in your journey to becoming a professional kitchen designer. Once completing this course you will be ready to take on any kitchen design project!

When you complete this course you will:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • know how to develop functional kitchen designs

  • be inspired to use cabinets creatively

  • understand how to incorporate cabinet accessories multiple ways

  • have a process for selecting and specifying decorative hardware

  • use cabinet trim correctly and create unique designs with it

  • easily create kitchen designs using more than one finish for cabinetry

  • be equipped to conduct a thorough needs assessment interview with your clients

  • be confident in your kitchen design presentation skills

Course Bonus Material

These course downloads will be documents you will use repeatably in your Kitchen Design Career

  • Kitchen Designer Training Checklist

    This Checklist will help you track your skills and knowledge learning. It covers beginner, intermediate and advanced requirements for the professional Kitchen Designer. Download it and keep it at your desk to track your progress to becoming a Top Kitchen Designer

  • Designer Tips

    Throughout PUTTING KITCHEN DESIGN CONCEPTS INTO PRACTICE you will find Designer Tips. This downloadable PDF, puts them all in one place so you can refer to them often.

  • Customer Facing Downloads

    Having customer facing documents that provide a professional presentation are essential. In this course you will receive two great documents: SELECTING DECORATIVE HARDWARE and DETERMINING IDEAL COUNTERTOP HEIGHTS.

When you enroll in this course you will receive the following:

BONUS ITEMS

  • Enrollment in the VESTABUL SCHOOL OF DESIGN email list where you will receive course updates and special offers

  • The VESTA Design Blog delivered to your inbox

Free Preview

Click above for a sneak peak at on of the lessons in the Science of Kitchen Design section of PUTTING KITCHEN DESIGN CONCEPTS INTO PRACTICE

Jan Rutgers B.Sc. H.Ec.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jan Rutgers has been a professional kitchen designer for more than 25 years. She has designed over 1000 kitchens and is the perfect person to guide you on your kitchen design training journey. Jan is passionate about the kitchen design industry and encourages you to follow in her footsteps by becoming a top kitchen designer yourself. For more information on Jan, check out http://vestabul.com/about.

Jan Rutgers

President, Vestabul School of Design

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CORNERSTONE COURSES equip you with the foundational knowledge to become a Professional Kitchen Designer

$499

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction

    • Kitchen Designer Training Checklist

    • Introduction
  • 02

    The Science of Kitchen Design

    • The Science of Design Introduction

    • Kitchen Food Flow Theory

    • The Food Storage Zone

    • The Food Storage Zone Quiz

    • The Prep Zone

    • The Prep Zone Quiz

    • The Cooking Zone

    • The Cooking Zone Quiz

    • The Serving Zone

    • The Serving Zone Quiz

    • The Clean-up Zone

    • The Clean-Up Zone Quiz

    • Test Your Learnings on Kitchen Food Flow
  • 03

    Unique Cabinet Solutions

    • Wall Cabinets

    • Base Cabinets

    • Tall & Mid Height Cabinets

    • Test Your Learnings on Unique Cabinet Solutions
  • 04

    Cabinet Accessories

    • Intro to Specifying Accessories

    • Basic Accessories

    • Accessory Collections

    • Accessories for Bakers

    • Accessories for Entertainers

    • Accessories for the Home Chef

    • Test Your Knowledge of Accessories
  • 05

    The Art of Kitchen Design

    • The Art of Design Intro

    • Top and Bottom Mouldings

    • Decorative Toe Kick & Fillers

    • Decorative Hardware

    • Selecting and Positioning Decorative Hardware PDF

    • Mix & Match Cabinet Finishes

    • Test Your Knowledge of the Art of Kitchen Design
  • 06

    The Business of Kitchen Design

    • The Business of Kitchen Design Intro

    • The 5 Essential Client Questions

    • Client Needs Assessment Questions

    • Question Style Kitchen Design Survey PDF

    • Checklist Style Kitchen Survey PDF

    • Ideal Countertop Heights PDF

    • The Final Presentation

    • The Business of Kitchen Design Quiz

    • Designer Tips PDF

    • Final Test on "Putting Kitchen Design Concepts Into Practice"
  • Angled cutlery insert
  • Recycle center