working with studio dearborn
the design experience
Working with Studio Dearborn is a personal process at every stage. We begin with how you actually use the room, and plan the floorplan around what matters most to you. From there we work the storage drawer by drawer, so that everything you reach for is where your hand already expects it. From the breakfast rush to dinner prep to evening drinks and midnight snacks, we listen to what you need from your kitchen and design a room that keeps up with all of it.
From a finishes standpoint, Studio Dearborn is proud to not have a signature style. Instead, we avoid repetition and trend by drawing on the home or region’s architecture and making historical references whenever possible. The end product is one that feels classic yet contemporary while still having every amenity you could possibly want from a kitchen.
A consultation is a focused 90-minute online conversation in which Sarah reviews your space and the way you live in it, then shares her thoughts on layout, storage, and aesthetic direction. It is the best way to experience how we work and leaves the client with clear, actionable points on improving your plans. Many clients simply want our perspective on the overall vision; others use it as the first step in a full engagement. Should you decide to continue with us, the cost of your consultation is credited toward your project.
Our video consultations offer the same level of expertise and attention as an in-person visit — whether you need a few refined tweaks or a complete reimagining of your space.
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THE CONSULTATION
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THE CONSULTATION
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STEP 01
Get your recap — a notes and recommendations deck lands in your inbox so you can move forward with confidence.
Choose your package — Full Sweep, Quick Sweep, Quick Call, or the 3-Pack, based on the level of support you need.
Book your time — check Sarah's live availability and reserve your slot instantly via the calendar link.
Send your details — photos, measurements, and questions, at least 48 hours before your call.
Meet with Sarah — get real-time answers on layout, materials, lighting, and flow.
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What We Can Help With
How it Works
the process
A Studio Dearborn consultation will prove helpful for anyone with high-level questions about floorplan, layout, or finishes.
Many go on to work with us on a full studio project. Others take what we discuss back to the architect, builder, or cabinetmaker already on their project.
We design each detail of your kitchen. Reworking the layout, floor plan, and architecture as needed, we craft custom cabinetry built entirely to your specifications by the century-old family workshop we have partnered with for twenty years. Every cabinet, drawer, and custom insert is engineered around how you actually cook, store, and gather, so the finished room is as considered on the inside as it is beautiful on the outside.
As full-service designers, we also work with the client to select appliances, stone, hardware, tile, and all other aspects of a kitchen.
Because we take on a small number of full studio projects at a time, each one receives our complete attention from the first sketch to the final installation.
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the full studio project
LaURIE M.
"Sarah is passionate about her work, extremely creative... She is not afraid to try new things and push the limits to achieve a stunning design."
JEN
She treated my kitchen project with the care and precision as if it were her own with attention to every detail.
client praise
consultations
We'd love to help you bring your dream kitchen to life, wherever you're located. Our video consultations offer the same level of expertise and attention as an in-person visit — whether you need a few refined tweaks or a complete reimagining of your space.
STEP 05
STEP 04
STEP 03
STEP 02
STEP 01
Get your recap — receive marked-up plans at the end of your call, followed by notes and recommendations so you can move forward with confidence.
Choose your package — Full Sweep, Quick Sweep, Quick Call, or the 3-Pack, based on the level of support you need.
Book your time — check Sarah's live availability and reserve your slot instantly via the calendar link.
Send your details — photos, measurements, and questions, at least 48 hours before your call.
Meet with Sarah via a Zoom call — get real-time answers on layout, materials, storage, and flow.
How it Works
LIGHTING
LAYOUT
A floor plan reconsidered until every step and sightline feels inevitable
Light designed in layers, so the room performs beautifully morning, noon, and night
A palette of countertops, cabinetry, and finishes chosen for how they'll live and age together
The quiet, unglamorous decisions — a drawer's depth, a corner's reach — that separate a good kitchen from an exceptional one
MATERIALS
STORAGE & FLow
What Sarah Can Help With on a Consult Call:
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$5800
LONG CALLS TRIO
package four
$3300
QUICK SWEEP
package two
$1400
package one
PACKAGES
A Zoom invite for your call will be emailed once payment via PayPal has been received.
consultation
$4800
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FULL SWEEP
package three
QUICK CALL
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A comprehensive design experience that guides your project from architectural planning to the final installation, with every detail thoughtfully considered.
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full studio projects
Installation — Your cabinetry and carefully selected design elements are installed, bringing your new space to life.
Consultation — We begin by understanding your space, lifestyle, vision, and project goals.
Measure & Plan — Working from architectural drawings or site measurements, we create detailed floor plans and 3D renderings to refine the layout and help you visualize the space.
Design Development — Together, we'll perfect every detail—from storage solutions and cabinetry design to materials, finishes, appliances, lighting, and hardware.
Fabrication — Once every detail is finalized, cabinetry and millwork are engineered, ordered, and custom fabricated.
The Design Process
Betsy M.
"Sarah is not only an artist at what she does, but she is incredibly generous with her time and with sharing her expertise"
Susan J.
"Her attention to the details makes it obvious she really thinks through the way people truly use their kitchens.”
LauriE M.
“She is not afraid to try new things and push the limits to achieve a stunning design."
Koby R.
"Sarah is an absolute expert in all things kitchen—and she is a pleasure to work with."
Tiffany C.
“The takeaway ideas from our meeting were so much more than I had expected!"
OFIR D.
“She brought our ideas to life and was able to create the kitchen of our dreams"
client praise