At a glance
Handmade Cabinets LLC, a husband-and-wife-run custom cabinet business in Orlando, Florida, transformed its operations with Design Live.
By leveraging its realistic 3D rendering capabilities and manufacturer catalogs, the team expanded their services, saved time, and improved their customer experience.
Within the first year of using Design Live, sales increased by 4x, enabling them to take on larger-scale kitchen and bathroom design projects.
Why change was needed
Handmade Cabinets LLC initially relied on manual methods and later on limited design software, which hindered their ability to grow and handle larger, more complex projects.
Key challenges included:
- Generic catalogs: Limited options and no real manufacturer data.
Low-quality renderings: Renderings failed to impress clients or reflect real-world designs. - Time-intensive processes: Manual methods slowed down workflows and increased the risk of errors.
- Limited customization: The inability to personalize designs restricted their appeal for larger jobs.
With aspirations to expand their business and take on high-profile projects, the team needed a more robust and versatile solution.
How change happened
Handmade Cabinets LLC adopted Design Live after completing a 4-day training course, which helped them unlock the software’s full potential. The solution allowed them to import textures, customize attributes, and use built-in manufacturer catalogs for realistic designs.
Key features that drove success:
- Built-in manufacturer catalogs: Streamlined workflows and added real cabinet and appliance options.
- Advanced customization: Personalized items and created unique architectural elements for client projects.
- Realistic 3D renderings: Enhanced customer experience and improved lead conversions.
- Scalability: Powerful enough to handle large-scale kitchen and bathroom designs.
“What a change in my life and business! This is the first year we have had Design Live, and so far, our sales are 4x higher than the whole of last year,” says Nathalyn Hernandez. “When I look back, I just think, ‘Why didn’t I do it earlier? I could have saved so much time."
What change delivered
Since adopting Design Live, Handmade Cabinets LLC has achieved remarkable results:
- 4x higher sales: Just one year after implementation.
- Time savings: Streamlined workflows with built-in catalogs and advanced tools.
- Enhanced client engagement: Realistic renderings make projects come to life.
- Expanded capabilities: Successfully took on larger, more complex design projects.
