Lulu Friedman and her team at Didi Interiors and Architecture (Didi) recently designed our Kitchen renovation. Didi provides various levels of project involvement, and we chose a level of greater involvement. We have a condominium, and she carefully considered our preferences for the budget and optimization of space. She incorporated this into several structural designs. She provided a project outline that carefully incorporated each stage of the project so that we knew the order of work and what to expect.
After we chose the design, she helped us make decisions about the sink and fixtures, cabinets, backsplash, countertop, floor, lighting, and appliances. She guided our choice of cabinets and countertop/sink decisions. We obtained a contractor, from choices she provided, and they worked well together. The contractor performed the demolition, did the carpentry, oversaw the subcontractors (floor installation, plumbing, electrician), and installed the various items.
Our project ran over budget. This was not a surprise to us, and we were prepared to deal with it. It happened primarily because we chose a more expensive design that entailed a bit more construction, some slightly more expensive cabinets, and inflation due to supply chain issues and an increase in labor costs.
She and her staff were easy to work with, she was readily available by phone or text at every step of the process, and she answered all our questions as they arose. When the project was complete, she gave us a binder with all of the project information. If needed, this will serve as a useful future reference.
We are grateful for the beautiful and very functional kitchen she designed for us. We recommend her and her firm without reservation. read more