How do I find a kitchen designer for a small job?

I can afford to re-do my (12′) kitchen island right now, and I’m not getting much attention from Lowe’s or Home Depot; the designer hasn’t called back. What are the other options? DIY is not practical, so I’m not going there.
Who else can help me design this island? Where else, besides other Big Boxes, can I go for design and product? I’m looking at upper-end stock cabinets to semi-custom.
Thanks for your time and help!
~Kimber in Dallas, TX

What you also might consider is going to the local college for an interior design student.

They’ll be eager to please, need the experience and you’ll get exactly what you want as well as be listened to.

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