THE REMODEL STUDIO
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Plan your kitchen remodel like you've done it before.
25 years of design and construction,
turned into a plan you can follow — before you sign anything.
Watch the class + or flip through the companion guide
Watch the complimentary (FREE) pre construction planning min class—zero extras, total clarity--and only 20 minutes.
Organize Your Remodel Kickoff in Five Days
Your first week is the strongest week—start strong with the 5-Day Kitchen Playbook and set the tone for a confident, "YES, I can do this!" start.
Schedule Your 1:1 Virtual Remodel Consult
Receive personalized solutions, a custom action plan, and concise next steps—about YOUR project. no guesswork.
Sound familiar?
“There is a huge price difference between all of my estimates. I’m so confused.”
You just want someone to tell you what’s realistic—and how to spot red flags before you sign anything.
“During the interview, I completely forgot to ask about their experience with similar projects.”
You’re not trying to become an expert—you just want to ask the right questions at the right time.
“I wasn’t following the conversation and construction lingo, but I kept nodding my head. Now what?!”
You want to feel in control of your project—not like you’re being left behind or talked over.
“Navigating the uncertainty of arrival times and unexpected no-shows was a real challenge during our remodel.”
You want a plan that helps you manage the chaos—not feel like you're stuck reacting to it.
72% of remodels blow the budget or the timeline. The difference isn't the contractor. It's the decisions you make before demo starts.
Most overruns don't come from bad contractors. They come from decisions that weren't made yet — splash height, cabinet specs, faucet clearance, outlet placement. Small details that turn into change orders once the project is moving.
The Kitchen Remodel Checklists walk you through every one of those decisions before you order a single thing. You'll catch the details, ask the right questions, and hand your contractor real answers instead of "I'm not sure yet."
9.6
months the average kitchen remodel timeline spends in planning before starting the renovation project.
Source: Houzz & Home Study
96%
of a minor kitchen remodel's cost comes back at resale — the best interior ROI there is.
10/10
the Joy Score homeowners give a finished kitchen--measures satisfaction and how much daily life improves.
Meet the Founder
25 Years Design + Construction
Hello I'm Julie
I've spent 25 years in remodeling — and not just at the design table. I've held my general contractor's license, and I've worked on job sites myself, in the trades, doing the actual construction.
That mix is rare — and it's why my tools catch what others miss.
Work with someone who's been there, learned the lessons, and can hand them to you — so you don't have to learn them on your own house.
Success stories from homeowners
who started exactly where you are
I realized I'd been planning my kitchen for months without actually planning anything. The Checklists made me stop and think through things I didn't even know I needed to decide. My contractor was impressed I had so many answers.
Homeowner Ava T., Hoffman Estates, IL
The countertop checklist gave me a real framework to evaluate options — not just which one looked pretty, but which one actually made sense for my kitchen. I made a decision in a day after being stuck for two months.
Homeowner Roy D., Aurora, CO
Julie's experience is evident in every detail of how this is structured. It's not generic advice — it's the kind of thing someone who has actually run these projects would tell you. I felt like I had an expert in my corner the whole time.
Homeowner Stacy R., Overland Park, KS
Why remodels stall —
and what actually unsticks them
Most remodel delays trace back to one thing: decisions that haven't been made yet.
✔️ Waiting weeks for estimates? Bids come back fast when the scope is specific. Nobody can price "new kitchen" — they can price a defined one.
✔️ Estimates too different to compare? They're pricing different assumptions. Hand every bidder the same defined scope, and the numbers finally line up.
✔️ Design plans that blow past your budget? Your priorities weren't on paper yet. Set the spending mix first, and the design serves the budget instead of fighting it.
✔️ Nodding along through construction lingo? You don't need to become an expert. You need the right questions, written down before the meeting.
✔️ A punch list that never ends? Details decided early get built right the first time.
What actually happens in a remodel —
and when you decide what.
A remodel that stays true to your vision, your budget, and your timeline...and you are going to have fun!
If you are a homeowner planning a remodel, start here...
