Dianne Harsch has been designing for 30+ years and is a member of the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association). Throughout her career her focus has been to create both modern and traditional spaces that have a sense of timelessness. Dianne believes that one never stops learning and she continues to attend the major industry shows in both the U.S and Europe in order to provide both current and unique design solutions for her clientele.
Dianne predominantly works on projects in San Diego, CA though she has also designed projects in other parts of the US and Mexico. Her work has taken her to Los Angeles, Carmel, Colorado, Maine and Oregon and she continues to both travel and also work remotely on select projects beyond San Diego.
Her studio space is designed with modern lines and few embellishments allowing the focus to be on the development of her current projects. Dianne has also curated a comprehensive library of samples on hand for both her and her clients to be able to have productive planning sessions with an opportunity to explore and evaluate materials. In addition, a selection of state of the art cabinets are on display that show both interior accessories and numerous aesthetic options.
Services
Space planning and design for whole home construction and remodels including kitchens, baths, master suites, room additions, home offices, fireplaces, and outdoor spaces including outside kitchens and BBQ areas.
Material selections: tile, stone, glass and counter tops
Specification of plumbing fixtures, appliances, and finishes
Lighting design: specification of both functional and decorative fixtures
Project coordination and on site supervision
We also design select small commercial spaces including restaurant interiors (front of house) and office interiors.
Design Process
The first phase of the design process is a review of your current space or plans to get a sense of your goals, dreams and lifestyle. During the project evaluation the existing space and/or proposed architecture, materials, natural light, ventilation and space planning are taken into consideration. Once all lifestyle and architectural data have been reviewed, a set of scaled drawings are prepared. After the drawings are completed and presented to the you then the design process continues with the creation of various solutions and choices that integrate both the functional and aesthetic criteria desired. Throughout the design development process we continue to meet with you to assess the progress and help you to maintain the chosen direction of your project. As the final design plan takes shape we specify key materials such as flooring, cabinet finishes and any other hard surfaces that will set the tone of the design. Once these materials are selected and a substantive plan has been developed, the project is at a stage where it can be accurately estimated. After the parameters of the project is approved, studio Emphasis then finalizes the design and provides any additional technical drawings as required.
Design Implementation
Great design is the result of both proper planning and as importantly the correct implementation of said design. At studio Emphasis we work closely with both the general contractor and his or her sub contractors through the duration of a project. Our site supervision ensures that materials are correctly installed - both from an aesthetic and technical point of view.
Cabinets
We predominantly utilize cabinets manufactured by ArtCraft Kitchens of Niagara Falls, Canada artcraftkitchens.com
In addition to kitchen cabinets Artcraft also offers a complete line of bathroom cabinets, desk cabinets, entertainment units and bedroom wardrobes. The versatility, flexibility and custom manufacturing capability allows Artcraft cabinets to be designed and specified for any built-in furniture or millwork application. Artcraft is committed to the best practices in the use of materials, production processes and waste management to minimize the impact on the environment.
For additional and more detailed information about Artcraft cabinets please on the following link: artcraftkitchens.com FAQ
