On 10/20/2015 5:47 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> Susan, your way is the way I have done all the remodeling in my house .. Kitchen,
> two bathrooms, red room .. I do not know anyone at all that has a contractor pick out any
> of the items you mention.
>
> Everyone I know has done all their own choosing. I can't imagine allowing any
> contractor to do the choosing, even a known and respected contractor.
>
> N.
>

You'd be surprised. My step-father was a builder and in his later years
did kitchen remodels. Many of his clients were older people in older
houses and all were from referrals of other customers that liked his
work. In many cases, the client would give him a budget and just tell
him they wanted a new kitchen. He did the layout, my mother would
choose the cabinets, countertops appliances.

It was all good quality and expert installations. He did many kitchens
like that and never had an unhappy customer. Most jobs just ended up
with another job for a friends or neighbor.