Short answer: at LV Home Concept, kitchen design takes about 5 to 6 weeks, from the first consultation to a finished design package. After that, your own licensed contractor prices the job and sets the construction schedule.
Our kitchen design timeline
| Week | Step | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Consultation | 90 minutes at your home or our studio: LiDAR scan, goals, style, budget range |
| Week 1 | Measure | The LiDAR scan from the consultation gives accurate measurements of the room, windows, doors and utilities |
| Weeks 2 to 4 | 3D design | Layout, cabinets and lighting, shown in 3D renderings, with revisions |
| Weeks 3 to 5 | Materials in the studio | You see and touch real samples: cabinet finishes, counters, tile |
| Weeks 5 to 6 | Design package | Layout, cabinet and material selections, lighting plan, 3D renderings |
| After design | Pricing and build | Your licensed contractor prices and builds from the package |
The 3D design and material steps overlap on purpose. Seeing a counter sample next to the rendering often settles a decision in one visit.
What speeds kitchen design up
- A clear wish list. Photos you like, how you cook, what storage bothers you today.
- A budget range. Knowing it early keeps the design realistic from the first draft.
- Quick decisions. Answering revision questions within a few days keeps the calendar moving.
- One decision group. When everyone who needs to approve joins the key meetings, there are fewer late changes.
Our 2-minute design quiz helps you put your style and priorities on paper before the consultation.
What slows it down
- Late layout changes. Moving the sink or range after the 3D design is drawn means redrawing much of the plan.
- Extra revision rounds. Each round adds time.
- Waiting on samples or special items. Unusual materials can take longer to review.
- Scope growth. Adding a pantry, bar or dining area midway turns one kitchen into a larger project.
How design time relates to build time
Design is the part you control most directly. The build schedule belongs to your licensed contractor, and several things outside design affect it. One 2026 industry guide notes that custom cabinetry lead times can range from a few weeks to several months, that permits can take from a few weeks to a couple of months, and that construction itself often runs 6 to 12 weeks, for a total of roughly 3 to 6 months from first design meeting to finished kitchen (Realm, 2026). Your contractor's own schedule is the one to plan around.
A finished design package helps here: when every contractor bids on the same plan, you can compare prices and schedules side by side. Read Designer or contractor first? for the full order.
How we work
Every project starts with a $450 design consultation, credited toward your design project if you continue. Our design lead is AKBD-certified (NKBA) with 18+ years of experience, and you can visit our studio at 3111 South Valley View Boulevard, Unit J-101, Las Vegas, by appointment.
We focus on design only. Your own licensed contractor prices and builds from our package. Check any contractor's license with the Nevada State Contractors Board.
Learn more about our kitchen design service or book a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does kitchen design take?
Our process takes about 5 to 6 weeks: consultation and measure in week 1, 3D design in weeks 2 to 4, materials in the studio in weeks 3 to 5, and the design package in weeks 5 to 6.
What slows a kitchen design down?
Mostly open decisions: changing the layout late, adding revision rounds, or waiting on samples. Having your wish list and budget range ready speeds everything up.
Does design time include construction?
No. Design ends with a design package. Your own licensed contractor then prices the job and sets the construction schedule.
How long does the whole kitchen project take?
It depends on your contractor, cabinet lead times and permits. One 2026 industry guide estimates 3 to 6 months from first design meeting to finished kitchen.
Related design services
- Kitchen design in Las Vegas: Layouts, cabinetry, surfaces and light, planned around how you cook and gather.
- Whole-home design in Las Vegas: One calm, consistent look across kitchen, baths and living spaces.
- Start your design with five quick questions, or book a design consultation.
