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We are purchasing a late 1800′s Victorian with 203K renovation money. I got a bid from contractor for all the work we mutually decided needed be done, and there is some–not enough of course–money left for my purchase of cabinets, tile, and appliances (which is what agreed with contractor we would purchase and he install). It is a limited budget, and kitchen will not be reconstructed, just renovated. What it does need is new floor, cabinets and appliances. My question: do I use a kitchen designer to plan/purchase cabinetry? Does it cost more, or do they make up for it by getting cabinets at a discount? I have done a lot of online research as well as gone to Lowe’s/HD to look so I have a fair idea if what we want…just have never done this and really would like suggestions. Thanks in advance.