{"id":6912,"date":"2022-10-13T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/?p=6912"},"modified":"2022-10-21T10:05:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T14:05:42","slug":"4-ways-ljs-kitchens-beats-designing-with-a-big-box-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/4-ways-ljs-kitchens-beats-designing-with-a-big-box-store\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways LJ\u2019s Kitchens Beats Designing with a Big Box Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Home renovations do come with high costs, especially when you factor in new appliances, cabinets, countertops, or other items. This makes it very tempting to source your home products from one of the large retailers. While these places can offer affordable prices, their selection and staff come with serious limitations. This is where the professional designers at LJ\u2019s Kitchens &amp; Interiors come in handy. See why designing a space with us is so much better for your interior remodel than opting for the limitations offered by a big box store.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1. Our Designers Actually Know What They\u2019re Talking About<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you try to purchase home goods from a big box store, their employees typically have limited knowledge about the products, how the installation process will go, or even best practices in design. Their work is just a job for a lot of these employees. LJ\u2019s designers come from actual design backgrounds and have decades of experience in interior design, plus they\u2019re in the industry because they love what they do! Our passion shows through in our work, and we\u2019re confident we can help guide you into a more functional, beautiful space.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6914\" src=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/19-LJK-0513-SHOWROOM-137-2-1-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/19-LJK-0513-SHOWROOM-137-2-1-980x616.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/19-LJK-0513-SHOWROOM-137-2-1-480x302.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2. You\u2019re Not Left On Your Own to Measure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When working with a big box store, they\u2019ll ask you to provide all your measurements so you can figure out what will fit your space. Even with your best attempts, you may end up with pieces that don\u2019t quite fit properly. Wouldn\u2019t it be better if each of your cabinets, appliances, and counters fit the room perfectly? This is exactly the case when you work with LJ\u2019s. We won\u2019t make you measure, we\u2019ll actually come out to your home to take precise measurements. When you order countertops with us, our manufacturer-partners come out and create a digital measurement of your room so they can ensure an exact fit. Because of these trade practices, LJ\u2019s is responsible for making sure everything fits properly, taking that worry off your shoulders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6915\" src=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LJs-Laser-Measure-17-1-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3. LJ\u2019s Offers a Much Better Selection, Including Exclusive and Custom Designs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t you want your home to look unique? LJ\u2019s Kitchens offers a much more expansive selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/preferred-vendors\/\">quality vendors<\/a>, including Omega Cabinetry, Crystal, and Dura Supreme. We have access to their entire design catalog, including exclusive designs only offered for design firms like us. Since we have access to their entire catalog, we also have more color options for customers who know exactly what they want. When it comes to the highest quality goods like countertops and appliances, we have access to better options than any big box store can supply.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6916\" src=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/19-LJK-0513-SHOWROOM-153-1-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/19-LJK-0513-SHOWROOM-153-1-980x609.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/19-LJK-0513-SHOWROOM-153-1-480x298.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4. We Can Be Hands-On with the Installation Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you purchase home goods from a big box store, their help ends there. Once you take a product home, it\u2019s your problem. You\u2019re left on your own to work with your contractor through the installation phase. This is not the case when you work with the designers at LJ\u2019s. We work closely with clients\u2019 contractors to lend all of our knowledge and experience to the installation and ensure the end result turns out as well as they were planned.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6917\" src=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LJs-Laser-Measure-37-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LJs-Laser-Measure-37-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ljskitchens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LJs-Laser-Measure-37-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Working With LJ\u2019s is More Affordable Than You May Think!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>People go to the big box stores for their inexpensive prices, but LJ\u2019s can work with your budget and still deliver you a better result than they could! Think about the items you want to renovate: appliances, cabinets, countertops; prioritize and create a budget for yourself. When you\u2019re upfront with our designers about what you are working with, we can guide you in the right direction for your needs and resources. Don\u2019t settle for \u201cgood enough\u201d when LJ\u2019s can help you create a <em>great<\/em> design for your space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home renovations do come with high costs, especially when you factor in new appliances, cabinets, countertops, or other items. This makes it very tempting to source your home products from one of the large retailers. While these places can offer affordable prices, their selection and staff come with serious limitations. 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