# @signaturedesigns.kbi on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUS4wRNjkPq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63296788-signaturedesignskbi-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-03T12:07:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bonnie Bagley-Catlin,  Renovation Specialist (@signaturedesigns.kbi) — https://gondola.cc/signaturedesigns.kbi

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Have you ever wondered what sets an independent kitchen designer apart from the experience you get at a showroom?

When you walk into a showroom, the focus is clear: selling products. The design you receive is often shaped by which cabinets, countertops, and fixtures they have available. Their recommendations revolve around their own inventory and brand selection, because that’s how the business works. In contrast, my starting point as an independent designer is entirely different—I begin with you: your lifestyle, your needs, and how your kitchen can work better for you.

Instead of building a design around what a showroom offers, I create a plan that’s tailored to your space and the way you live. The layout, flow, storage solutions, and overall feel come first. Only then do I suggest the products—without being tied to any specific brand or manufacturer. Here, design drives the product choices, not the other way around.

There’s also a big distinction when it comes to pricing. Showroom costs are usually hidden within the products themselves. Cabinets, countertops, and fixtures are often marked up to cover things like their display rooms, sales staff, and inventory. You might be told the design is “free,” but the reality is, you’re still paying for it—just not upfront.

With my approach, design fees are clear and separate from your product costs. This transparency gives you real control and confidence about where your money is going.

Here’s a simple analogy:
Laura is a busy executive who’s constantly on the road. Does she rely on the unpredictability of hotel Wi-Fi for her most important meetings? Or does she travel with her own high-speed hotspot for guaranteed reliability and flexibility? She chooses control and peace of mind—just like many homeowners do when they work with an independent designer.

Because when your goal is a kitchen that truly fits your life, it pays to choose independence. Signature Designs Kitchen Bath and Interiors creates designs catered to you. Bonnie 303-579-1661 

This kitchen coming to Castle Rock Spring 2026

#kitchendesigner  #customcabinets #denverkitchendesigner

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