THE REMODEL STUDIO
KITCHEN REMODEL WORK SESSIONS · 1:1 · VIRTUAL
Get clear on what comes next in your remodel.
Bring me the bid, layout, or decision you want expert eyes on.
One hour with someone who understands both sides of the project—as a contractor and a designer. You leave knowing how to move forward—with a clear action plan in writing.
25 Years of Design + Construction Across 500+ Remodels
Experienced as a licensed GC, Subcontractor and Interior Designer.
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The bid that came in $18,423 higher than the other two, and nobody can tell you why
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An quartz allowance line that reads "$4,000 for countertops," and no way to know if that's fair or a setup
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A cabinet quote you're supposed to approve tomorrow and you can't tell what's missing from it
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An island that fits on the plan, but you're not sure about the space surrounding it
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The contractor questions sitting in your texts that you've been avoiding for two days
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Three quotes, three different scopes, and no way to compare them side by side
A Work Session gives you direct access to 25 years on real job sites, so you make the right call before it costs you.
What homeowners bring to a virtual work session:
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Your remodel has two sides. Most advice only covers one.
A kitchen can look beautiful on paper and still create problems when it gets priced or installed.
And something can be technically buildable without being right for how you live. Both sides have to be answered before you approve anything.
Design Planning
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How the room needs to work day to day
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The layout and where everything lands
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Cabinet style, storage, and what goes where
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Materials, finishes, and lighting
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Whether it still looks right in five years
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The details that make it feel like your kitchen
Construction Planning
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Whether the layout can actually be built
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What those design choices cost to install
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Measurements, clearances, and appliance requirements
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What has to happen first
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What belongs in the scope and the bids
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Where delays and expensive changes show up
You could ask a designer.
You could ask a contractor.
But each one may answer from only one side of the project.
A designer can make the room beautiful. But not every designer knows what those details cost to build or how they get handled on site.
A contractor can tell you what's buildable. What he can't decide is how your family needs the room to work.
Those decisions have to be made before anyone can price the job accurately.
Google and GPT can give you plenty of information.
What they can't do is stand in your kitchen, study your layout, read your actual bid, and catch the detail that doesn't make sense for your home.
You don't need another general answer.
You need experienced judgment applied to your project.
I've spent 25 years working across design and construction — as a licensed general contractor, a subcontractor managing crews, a designer, and the owner of my own design-build firm.
So when you send me a bid, a layout, or a contractor response that doesn't sit right, I know what it means on paper and what happens on site.
You leave with decisions that make sense for your home, your budget, and the way the project actually gets built.
That's the difference between information and judgment. Between an answer you hope is right and one you can build on.
◼︎ 25 Years on Real Job Sites ◼︎Former Licensed Contractor + Design-Build Owner ◼︎ Designer + Remodel Strategist
FAQ
What do I need to have ready?
Whatever you've got. Bids, drawings, photos, a screenshot of a text from your contractor. Send it over and I'll go through all of it before we meet.
Can we really get through details in an hour?
I review everything before we meet, so we start with the actual problem. Most sessions cover two to three larger issues, plus a few quick questions.
Many homeowners book another session as new decisions come up.
Will you redesign my kitchen?
No. I'm not drawing you a new plan. I'm reviewing the one you have and telling you where it works, where it's going to frustrate you, and exactly what to consider. You leave with specific changes to review.
Can you tell me if my bid is fair?
That's one of the most common reasons people book. I'll tell you what's in it, what's missing from it, what the allowances may cover, and what to ask before you sign or before your next meeting.
What do I get after the session?
A written report with every decision, recommendation, and next step. You'll use it in the showroom, send it to your contractor, and check it before you place any material orders. You have access to your portal for a week after, so a question that needs clarification two days later doesn't leave you on your own.
How is this different from asking my designer or my contractor?
Even the best professionals can miss a line item, assumption, clearance, or cost implication. A Work Session gives you a second experienced set of eyes before you sign, order, or approve anything.
It isn’t about replacing your team. It’s a safety check to catch omissions, question vague scope, and reduce the risk of an expensive surprise later.
What if I'm too early — or too far along?
Early is the best time to book. Nothing is ordered, nothing is signed, and every decision is still cheap to change. But most people book because something's already in motion — a bid to approve, a change order that showed up, cabinets going in next week. Both work. The session starts wherever your project is.
What changes after your work session
You stop second-guessing.
You walk away knowing the decision is right — not hoping it is.
You know what to say.
You walk into contractor meetings with the right questions and the right language.
You protect your budget.
One caught mistake, one avoided reorder, one better bid — and the session pays for itself.
You see what's missing.
Gaps in estimates and scopes get caught before they become invoices.
You understand the tradeoffs.
Design decisions have construction consequences. You'll know both sides before you commit.
You lead the project.
You're not waiting for someone to tell you what's next. You already know.
Homeowners book virtual sessions
at different points in their remodels.
They leave knowing what to ask, what to question, and what to do next.
“I thought I was ready to start calling designers and contractors. Ha--no I wasn't! Julie helped me sort out what we actually needed, which questions mattered, and what still had to be decided first. I walked into those conversations prepared instead of hoping the right person would tell me what to do.”
Homeowner Lynette Lewis
Before meeting with professionals
“We had a contractor’s quote in front of us, but I couldn’t really tell whether it was complete or just very expensive. Julie reviewed it with me, pointed out the areas that were still vague, and gave me the questions to take back before we signed. I felt much better slowing down and getting answers first.”
Homeowner Kaitlyn Hamilton
Contractor bid review
“Our remodel was already underway when we were asked to approve a change quickly. Julie helped us understand what it would affect—not only the cost, but the schedule and the finished kitchen. I stopped feeling pressured to approve something before I fully understood it.”
Homeowner Karen Tan
Mid-project decision support
“I had narrowed down the cabinets, quartz, and 2 flooring options. I couldn’t tell whether it really worked together in our home. Julie helped me see what was competing with undertones, what could stay. She had me reselect my countertop. I finally made the selections within a week of our work session.
Homeowner Valeria Silva
Material and finish selections
Your Project, Your Rules—
Whatever's in front of you right now — that's what we work on. A few of the moments homeowners bring me:
How it works....
You don’t leave with scattered notes and
a vague memory of the conversation.
Your next steps in writing
After the session: you’ll receive a detailed report summarizing discussion points, expert recommendations, and next steps.
For one week after your work session, you’ll have access to follow-up support for any additional clarifications.
You leave with a written action plan you can actually use.
The apron sink that wasn't supported. The faucet ordered twice.
The allowance that was $4,000 short.
Every one was preventable — and cost more than a work session.
The remodel math
is simple, here's why...
A change order can cost $250 just to process—before materials, labor, or schedule changes are added.
Most issues we uncover in a Work Session are $500 to $3,000 problems: a missing line item, an allowance that was never realistic, or a clearance that doesn’t work.
Caught now, it’s a question.
Caught later, it’s an invoice.
$300. One focused hour. Everything documented.
I take a limited number each week because I review every project before we meet.
One decision now can prevent
a much more expensive conversation later.
1:1 Kitchen Remodel
Work Session
$300
Included:
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60-minute private Zoom session
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Review of your bids, layouts, photos, or project questions before we meet
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Focused review of two to three larger issues, plus quick questions
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Written Action Plan with decisions, items to verify, and next steps
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One week of follow-up support
Limited sessions are available each week because every project is reviewed in advance.
*schedule after checkout
Have Questions? Email julie@theremodelstudio.com