Specializing in Tiny Kitchen & Baths Since 2010

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North Oakland - Bushrod - Old World Kitchen

Regional Winner of the 2023 CotY (Contractor of the Year Awards) and Local Bay Area Remodeling Awards through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)!

Project Sizes & Scope

Many homeowners are concerned that the size of their project is “too small”. In our mind, this would be the case only if you live in a dollhouse. Kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, and other spaces benefit from the expertise of design professionals.

Awkward layouts, tiny homes, and rooms where “nothing” is being rearranged require details that most people don't know or think about for a successful installation. Our designers bring these to the surface through specification sheets, detailed notes, drawings, and materials quotes.

We work with homeowners who are busy professionals. Whether working long days or running their kids to multiple activities, most people don't have hours to spend going to showrooms. Many have tried working with architects and are overwhelmed, being sent to select materials on their own or they are frustrated trying to read drawings and envision their new kitchen and bath remodel. All are trying to make responsible investment decisions and are secretly worried they may make choices they won’t like until it is too late.

Design Set Match’s process assists our clients with focused, bite-sized decisions, and computer-generated renderings of proposed “after” photos, reducing the amount of time our clients would spend making selections on their own by doing it together.

We typically work with homeowners who live in Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Corte Madera Kensington, Lafayette, Larkspur, Oakland, Orinda, Mill Valley, Piedmont, San Francisco, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Sausalito, Tiburon, and Walnut Creek.

How We Work These design scopes are broadly defined for understanding the design time and process in remodeling kitchens and baths. Click on the orange links to walk through our process. Initial Conversation 5-10 minute phone call to discuss basics and schedule consultation Complimentary Consultation 1-hour review of space, inspiration, and needs assessment Schematic Design Space measurement and creation of 2-3 layout options Design Development Refine designs, select materials, create detailed specifications Pre-Construction Review drawings with contractors, finalize plans and materials Materials Coordination Order and track materials, manage deliveries and storage Construction Administration Oversee project, coordinate trades, weekly meetings Post-Construction Final walk-through, photograph completed work for portfolio

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Alisa Hofmann

Certified kitchen and Bath Designer