In simplest terms, here's the remodeling process:

Make a plan, rip old stuff out, put new stuff in. Easy, right? With the right help on your side, it can be.

We've already talked about that vital first step -- making a plan. We've looked at setting your sights, and choosing a brand. Once you've made it that far, the really fun part begins. This is where the creative exploration can happen, where all the Showplace choices are arrayed before you, and the possibilities are endless. This is where you need a skilled and experienced cabinetry designer on your side, to help you narrow and focus all those choices. Your Showplace dealer is where you'll find this special individual -- where your vision can start to become reality.

Cabinetry options are only part of the planning.

You'll also make decisions about appliances, flooring, sinks and fixtures, lighting, counter tops, wall treatments, and more. Your Showplace dealer can help you make good choices with all this, too.

Eventually, you'll have the major decisions made, a plan in hand, and you're ready for the next step: ripping stuff out. Most people leave this to the pros, and that's almost always the best route. If your remodel is modest, the cabinet installation contractor can do the tear-out. If your remodel involves bigger tasks like moving walls and windows, a general contractor will be involved. Either way, your Showplace dealer will help you make the connections, coordinate a schedule, and move the process along.