Why Kitchen Dealers Are Outsourcing Design
If you run a kitchen dealership, showroom, or remodeling company, you know the bottleneck: design. Every project needs floor plans, wall elevations, 3D renders, and an items list before you can close the sale. Hiring a full-time designer costs $55,000+ per year in salary alone, plus $5,000+ for a 2020 Design license, plus training, benefits, and overhead.
That is why over 200 kitchen businesses across the US have switched to outsourced design. For $100 per room, they get a complete design package delivered by the next morning — floor plans, elevations, photo-realistic 3D renders, items list with SKUs, and the native 2020 Design source file.
What Is Outsourced Kitchen Design?
Outsourced kitchen design means partnering with a dedicated design team that works on your projects remotely. You submit measurements and preferences through a portal. A team of professional designers builds the complete design package in 2020 Flex software with your manufacturer catalog loaded. You receive everything by morning.
The best outsourcing partners offer white-label service — your brand on every deliverable, NDA available, and no client contact. Your customers never know the design was outsourced.
The Cost Comparison: Hiring vs Outsourcing
Here is the math that makes outsourcing compelling:
- In-house designer: $55,000+ salary + $5,000 software license + benefits + training + overhead = $75,000+ per year
- Freelance designer: $300-500 per room, 3-7 day turnaround, inconsistent quality
- Outsourced (FKD): $100 per room, next-morning delivery, unlimited revisions, all catalogs loaded
At 20 rooms per month, outsourcing costs $24,000 per year vs $75,000+ for an in-house designer. That is a 68% savings — and you get faster turnaround and unlimited revisions included.
What You Get in an Outsourced Design Package
A professional outsourced design package typically includes:
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— Dealer
- Floor plans with cabinet dimensions, appliance placements, and clearance measurements
- Wall elevations showing every wall with heights, widths, and molding details
- 3D renders — photo-realistic visualizations that help close deals faster
- Items list with exact cabinet model numbers, door styles, finishes, and pricing
- 2020 Design source file (.KIT format) so you can edit and order directly
- Interactive 3D walkthrough that clients can explore on any device
A complete kitchen design — one of many deliverables in an outsourced design package at $100/room.
Who Should Outsource Kitchen Design?
Outsourcing works best for:
- Kitchen dealers and showrooms who need fast turnaround to close sales
- Remodelers and contractors who do not have design skills in-house
- Builders who need consistent designs across multiple homes
- Design firms with overflow capacity needs
If you are spending more than $200 per room on design, or waiting more than 48 hours for turnaround, outsourcing will save you money and time.
Professional elevation drawing included in every FKD design package — the same quality as in-house 2020 Design output.
How to Get Started
Getting started with outsourced kitchen design is simple:
- Create a free account on the design portal — no credit card required
- Submit your first project — upload measurements, select your manufacturer and door style, add any notes
- Receive your design by morning — floor plans, renders, elevations, and items list delivered overnight
Most outsourcing services offer a money-back guarantee on your first project, so there is zero risk to try it.
Choosing the Right Outsourcing Partner
When evaluating kitchen design outsourcing services, look for:
- Transparent pricing — no hidden fees, no hourly rates
- Fast turnaround — next morning, not next week
- Unlimited revisions — included, not extra
- Your catalog loaded — they should work with your exact manufacturer catalog
- Source files included — you should own the design files
- White-label option — your brand on deliverables
- No contracts or minimums — pay per room, cancel anytime
