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DBP Reviews Kitchen Design Plans

This entry was posted in Home Remdodeling, Kitchens and tagged CKBR, island, Jason Parsons, Kitchen, Kitchen Designs, l shaped, u shaped on June 18, 2019 by Andrew Parsons.

Homeowner: Good Morning DBP. Hope all is well. I was wondering if you can guide me. We are doing our kitchen over and I’m just confused as to where to place the island. Two kitchen people say one way one says the other. If I sent you my floor plan and a picture of the two designs can you give me your honest opinion. I’m so nervous to make the wrong decision as it’s a lot of money.

DBP: Yes, send us floor plan and pix. We will be glad to offer suggestions and advice!

Homeowner: Hi DBP Team, I totally appreciate you taking a quick look for me. Below is my floor plan as well as pictures of my current kitchen. I am confused whether I should go with the Island facing the family room or facing the kitchen table area. It’s an odd layout. I really wanted an updated look and most contractors or telling me to go with an rectangular island. I currently have a U-shape very small. So, I have three plans. Island facing living room, island facing kitchen table area or L shape. Can you please give me your honest opinion.

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How Did Design Build Planners Begin?

This entry was posted in Remodeling Industry Information and tagged Andrew Parsons, Design Build Planners, home remodeling, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, project design on May 19, 2016 by Neil Parsons.

Being in the remodeling industry in several different capacities over many years, I have witnessed many mistakes that contractors made and the poor decisions that homeowners made.

With the intent to make remodeling projects more professional and pleasant for all those involved, we created Design Build Planners. Our unique, award-winning project design and development process offers homeowners a smarter approach to home remodeling. We prepare our clients with design options, accurate budgets, detailed work scope, scheduling, and product selections. From there, we discuss the next step, which is how to get the project built. A homeowner can choose to build themselves (DIY), GC or manage the project themselves, hire their own contractor, or work with our recommended remodeler from the DBP Preferred Network. Continue reading →

Design Build Planners Awarded Best of Houzz 2016 for Design and Customer Service

This entry was posted in Remodeling Industry Information and tagged Andrew Parsons, award, Best of Houzz, customer service, design, Design Build Planners, honor, houzz, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, remodeling on January 12, 2016 by Neil Parsons.

Design Build Planners Awarded Best of Houzz 2016 for Design and Customer Service

Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World.

January 12, 2016 – Design Build Planners of Red Bank, NJ has won “Best Of Design and Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. This unparalleled project design firm that offers a “smarter approach to home remodeling” was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. Continue reading →

Free Help For Your Remodeling Project

This entry was posted in Remodeling Industry Information, Remodeling Project Design and tagged Design Build Planners, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, remodeling design ideas on July 20, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

The Design Build Planners are remodeling consumer advocates. DBP wants to help homeowners achieve a professional and pleasant remodeling experience. There are way too many common remodeling complaints from homeowners.

While there are several paid services that Design Build Planners provides for both remodelers and homeowners, here are three free offers for homeowners planning a remodeling project: Continue reading →

Design Build Planners Receives 2014 Best of Toms River Award

This entry was posted in Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Industry Information and tagged 2014 home remodeling award, Design Build Planners, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, New Jersey, Toms River on July 11, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

TOMS RIVER July 10, 2014 — Design Build Planners has been selected for the 2014 Best of Toms River Award in the Home Remodeling category by the Toms River Award Program.

Each year, the Toms River Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Toms River area a great place to live, work and play. Continue reading →

Common Remodeling Project Complaints

This entry was posted in Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Industry Information, Tips for Selecting a Remodeler and tagged Design and development, home improvement, Jason Parsons, Preferred Remodeler, remodeling experience, Remodeling Project on June 19, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

Almost without exception, each homeowner that Design Build Planners meets with has either had a bad, past remodeling experience or knows someone personally that has. The seven most common remodeling project complaints that DBP hears begin with:

“The project took way too long…”
“My house and yard were a mess…”
“Too many surprises, extra costs…”
“I couldn’t communicate with the workers…”
“They would not call me back…”
“No project schedule…”
“I had to manage the project myself…” Continue reading →

Island Design Trends for Kitchen Remodeling

This entry was posted in Jason Parsons, Kitchens, Remodeling Project Design, Remodeling Project Photos and tagged countertops, Design Build Planners, Design Build Remodeling, houzz, Jason Parsons, kitchen island design, kitchen remodeling on June 8, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

Design Build Planners typically creates three distinct design options for homeowners’ planned remodeling project. They generally show a wide range of potential budget investments. DBP titles the three design build remodeling plans as Modest, Robust, and the WOW package. Deciding what the individual plans will depict is a highly customized and interactive process. Family needs and desires are assessed through Design Build Planners project profile checklists, Houzz ideabooks, and a face to face consultation with all those involved.

Regarding kitchen remodeling, almost without fail, people want an island. Ideally an island set up to accommodate seating and eating. When asked what size, most answer, “As large as you can make it.” When designing a kitchen island for size and placement, Design Build Planners always considers dining tables in the kitchen, adjoining rooms, and the dining room for both family meals and entertaining. Continue reading →

Kitchen Remodeling Design Options in Warren NJ

This entry was posted in Remodeling Project Design and tagged 07059, Design Build Planners, Houzz ideabook, Jason Parsons, kitchen remodeling design, remodeling design, Somerset county remodeling, Warren on April 12, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

1970 called and wants their kitchen back! This ranch style home in Somerset County, New Jersey needs a new kitchen. Without a room addition, the plan is to achieve a bigger, more open kitchen. The depth of the kitchen limits the dine-at island and table options. Two of the plans include stealing some space from the adjacent den and redesigning the laundry room to become a mud room also with access to the back patio. One plan, the modest version, is a design within the same kitchen footprint. Continue reading →

Baseball Opening Day in Burlington Township New Jersey

This entry was posted in Home and Family Lifestyle, Jason Parsons and tagged baseball, Burlington, Cal Ripken Baseball League, Design Build Planners, Jason Parsons on April 9, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

Baseball opening day is not limited to the professionals in the Major League. Saturday, April 5th was opening day for the Cal Ripken Baseball League in Burlington Township, New Jersey. Design Build Planners is proud to be the sponsor of the Maryland Terrapin team comprised of five and six year old children in the low rookie league.

This is not just a random sponsorship. Gavin “Woody” Parsons (# 2) and Aidan Parsons (# 3) are on the Terrapins. They are the younger sons of Jason Parsons and nephews of Neil Parsons. Continue reading →

NJ Kitchen Remodeling with Thermador Appliances

This entry was posted in Remodeling Project Design, Remodeling Project Photos and tagged appliances, Jason Parsons, Jenn-Air, NJ kitchen remodeling, oil-rubbed bronze appliances, Thermador on March 24, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

There are dozens of decisions to be made when planning a NJ kitchen remodeling project. One that is unavoidable, and has greater importance than some think, is the appliance selections. The first consideration is whether or not to keep and reuse some or all of your existing kitchen appliances. Next, will the appliances be in the same location? Changing kitchen appliance locations, even if you are reusing the existing, will affect the electrical and plumbing costs. New appliances, which will vary in size and style, will affect the the kitchen cabinet sizing and spacing. Continue reading →