A kitchen worth
coming home to.
A designer to help you get there.
Thoughtful layouts. Beautiful materials. Details that work together. Rowan & Muse brings full-service kitchen design and local guidance to your Birmingham-area renovation, from the first decisions through implementation.
Tell us about your kitchenServing Birmingham, AL Metro and surrounding areas within 50 miles.
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Start with a kitchen
that makes sense
for your life.
A kitchen renovation comes with a lot of decisions. Which layout works? Where should you invest? Will the cabinets, countertops, lighting, and hardware actually work together?
We help you work through those decisions as one complete design, so you can move forward with a clear direction instead of piecing it together as you go.
Function comes first.
Cooking, gathering, storage, and the everyday traffic through your home all shape the design. A beautiful kitchen should earn its place in your life.
The details belong together.
Cabinetry, stone, tile, lighting, and finishes are considered together, with attention to proportion, character, durability, and your investment.
You have a design partner.
Local guidance, procurement, and agreed project oversight help carry your design decisions into the finished space.
A cohesive plan.
Support beyond the selections.
Your proposal defines the design work, purchasing, and local involvement your renovation needs.
Layout & design direction
Clarify how the kitchen should function, what you want to change, and the overall look. Explore layout, storage, and priorities before committing to major purchases.
Cabinetry, materials & finishes
Bring cabinet details, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, and paint into one considered design.
See the design come together
Review plans, material selections, and visualizations included in your scope, so you can understand the direction and make informed decisions.
Help with the purchasing
Procurement can include approved-product ordering, vendor communication, tracking, and order-issue follow-up. Your proposal specifies the items and responsibilities covered.
Guidance through implementation
Agreed site visits, design coordination with your contractor, and project oversight help address design questions and review how the approved details are coming together.
A thoughtful finish
Review the completed design details and identify outstanding design items with your team, within the scope of your engagement.
We lead the interior design and provide agreed project oversight. Your contractor manages construction, trades, permitting, site safety, and installation.
See the plan.
Understand the possibilities.
These kitchen renderings from our Brooklyn Brownstone Project show the layout, cabinetry, materials, and island details coming together before construction.
Clear decisions.
At the right time.
Our Home Clarity Method brings structure to the choices that shape your renovation.
Tell us about your kitchen.
Share your location, what isn’t working, your goals, investment range, and intended timing. We’ll discuss fit and availability.
Define the scope together.
We identify the design and local support you need, then outline deliverables, fees, procurement responsibilities, and project involvement in a custom proposal.
Plan around how you live.
Through discovery and an agreed review of your space, we clarify your vision, style, priorities, layout, and budget before developing the design.
Bring the design into focus.
Review the proposed direction, plans, and coordinated selections. Refine the details together and approve the design before purchases and implementation.
Prepare for the renovation.
Organize approved specifications, coordinate design information with your contractor, and begin purchasing within the agreed procurement scope.
Carry the vision through.
Stay supported through agreed design check-ins and project oversight as your contractor brings the kitchen to life.
Your vision matters.
So does your experience.
Winnie cares deeply about the people behind each project, the result, and how it feels to get there. That care shapes the way our team works.
We listen before we design.
We take time to understand your needs, wants, routines, and priorities. Your kitchen begins with how you live and what you want your home to feel like.
A clear process, from the start.
Our Home Clarity Method gives your project structure, with defined stages, thoughtful reviews, and clear next steps. You know what we’re working toward and where your input matters.
Open conversations about money.
We explain our fees, what’s included, and which costs are separate. We discuss budget implications and scope changes with you so you can make informed decisions.
Your style leads the way.
Traditional, contemporary, layered, or somewhere in between: we adapt the design to your taste, your home, and your way of living. We bring a thoughtful eye without prescribing one look.
Your kitchen.
Your priorities.
Our attention.
I’m Winnie, Founder, Creative Director, and Principal Interior Designer at Rowan & Muse. Based in Birmingham, I lead a team that cares deeply about your vision, the finished result, and your experience throughout the renovation.
Our studio takes on a small number of select projects so each receives focused attention. We’ll start by understanding what matters to you and what your kitchen needs to do better.
around your renovation.
Your design fee reflects the complexity of the kitchen and the level of design, procurement, and project oversight involved.
Design and service fees are separate from cabinetry, appliances, materials, shipping, contractor labor, and installation. We’ll clarify the scope and fees before you commit.
Share your goals, budget, and timing so we can discuss fit and current availability.
Tell us about your kitchenCreative leadership.
A collaborative design team.
Interior design and architectural expertise come together to consider how your kitchen looks, functions, and fits your home.
Founder, Creative Director
& Principal Interior Designer
Winnie leads the studio’s creative direction and client experience, guiding the design from your first conversations through the details that shape the finished space. She brings a personal investment in your vision, your results, and the experience along the way.
Architectural perspective
Our in-house architect adds an architectural perspective to the design process, helping our team consider space, proportion, and how the kitchen connects to the rest of your home.
Thoughtful design collaboration
Our additional interior designer supports the development of a cohesive kitchen, collaborating on the selections and details that bring your vision together.
A few useful answers.
Do you handle the construction?
Rowan & Muse leads the design, with procurement and project oversight included as agreed. We can work with your preferred contractor or builder, or bring one into the conversation if you need a construction team. The contractor handles construction, trades, permits, site safety, code compliance, and installation; we coordinate on design questions within our scope.
When should I bring you into the renovation?
Ideally before finalizing the layout, ordering cabinetry, or starting demolition. Early design decisions give your contractor a clearer direction to price and implement. If you have already started, tell us where things stand so we can assess how we can help.
Can you work with my contractor, or help me find one?
Yes. We can collaborate with your preferred contractor or builder. If you don’t have one, we have contractors and builders we can bring into the conversation based on your project’s needs and availability. We’ll establish how design information, approvals, and questions are shared so everyone understands their role. Your contractor and trades verify dimensions and construction feasibility.
Are purchasing and site visits included?
They can be part of your full-service engagement. Your proposal identifies which products we procure, the local visits and oversight included, and any additional fees. This keeps the level of support clear from the start.
What budget do I need?
That depends on the size of your kitchen, layout changes, cabinetry, appliances, materials, and contractor scope. Share your anticipated total investment when you inquire. We’ll discuss design priorities and fit; your contractor and vendors provide construction and product pricing.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Birmingham, AL Metro and surrounding areas within 50 miles, including Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia, Hoover, and Trussville. We also serve Smith Lake, Lake Martin, and Logan Martin. Include your project address or ZIP code when you inquire so we can confirm service coverage and any travel considerations.
How soon can we start?
We accept a limited number of projects. Let us know your preferred start date and any fixed deadlines, and we’ll discuss current availability and a realistic design schedule.
Let’s make your kitchen
feel considered.
From the very beginning.
Tell us about your space, your vision, and when you hope to begin.
Tell us about your kitchen