When the Designer Becomes the Client

Talk about a plot twist! At Schloegel Design Remodel, we're used to bringing our clients' dream homes to life. But this time, the design plans are for someone extra special – one of our very own talented designers! Get ready to follow along as Schloegel designer Lindsay Brungardt and her husband get all the decision-making power, becoming our very own clients as we embark on the exciting remodel of their personal home in Lenexa. Stay tuned for the inside scoop on this unique project!

Designer Turned Client Week One: Kitchen Pain Points

According to Lindsay, the moment you step inside from the garage, you're met with an immediate challenge. There's simply no space or designated spot to drop the everyday essentials – backpacks, coats, and shoes end up creating a bottleneck in an already narrow entryway. For a family of four navigating this space multiple times a day, it becomes a constant source of frustration and clutter.

Watch Lindsay share the pain points

Designer Turned Client Week Two: Plans and Renderings

Big changes are underway for Lindsay's home! Say goodbye to awkward layouts and hello to a spacious mudroom nook, a reimagined laundry room, and a stunning kitchen featuring a large island with a custom live-edge wood top. Get ready to discover how white oak, black, and beige cabinetry, sleek quartz counters, and dramatic full-height porcelain backsplash come together to create a dream space with impeccable flow. Ready for all the design details, plans, and renderings?

Read about design details and plans

Designer Turned Client Week Three: Dust Protection, Demo, and Temp Kitchen During a Kitchen Remodel

See how our team meticulously protected Lindsay's home from dust and debris during before demolition, and discover the temporary kitchen solution that ensures her family can enjoy their everyday routine, even amidst the renovation.

Learn about dust protection and demo

Designer Turned Client Week Four: Framing and Rough Ins

Things are happening in Lenexa! Framing has taken shape and electrical and plumbing rough ins are complete. Learn about the important steps involved in moving walls and prepping for appliances and fixtures in new places.

See framing take shape, along with rough in updates

Designer Turned Client Week Five: Communication During a Remodel

This week we highlight the internal and external ways our team communicates throughout the remodeling process. Discover how we keep clients informed every step of the way through weekly meetings and BuilderTrend.

Learn about communication during a remodel

Designer Turned Client Week Six: Drywall and Floors

This week we're checking in on the drywall progress as the separate spaces really begin to take shape. There are also exciting hardwood floor updates!

See drywall progress and flooring updates!

Designer Turned Client Week Seven: Designer Turned Client Week Seven- Cabinets, Paint, and Counters

This week, the spaces are really coming to life! We’re focusing on the beautiful counters, cabinets, and tile that are being installed. You'll also see how wallpaper accents, paint, and finishing hardware are beginning to define the final look.

Our designer, Lindsay, is walking us through the home in a video tour to highlight all the intricate details, from the completed electrical work to the new plumbing fixtures. Get ready to see the final design truly take shape!

Check out the counters, tile, wallpaper, paint, and fixtures!

modern kitchen remodel with large island

Designer Turned Client Final Reveal!

It's finally time! Lindsay’s family home is complete, photographed, and already fully lived in.

In this final reveal, Lindsay walks through the finished spaces and shares how the design is already making everyday family life feel easier, more organized, and more connected.

See the exciting whole home reveal in Lenexa!

This is what it’s all about.

modern kitchen with full height slab backsplash

A kitchen that brings everyone together instead of keeping anyone out. A home where pizza nights, homework, and everyday routines all happen with ease—and everyone has a place in the moment.

From prep to cleanup, the space now works with the way this family actually lives.

Beautiful finishes matter, but function matters even more. And in this Lenexa whole home remodel, every design decision was made to support real life, not just the way a home looks. This is the true measure of success.

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About Lindsay Brungardt

Lindsay has an Interior Design degree from K- State and previously worked in banking and for an architecture firm. She loves working with the great people at Schloegel and the flexibility her job provides for her to be with her kids.