When designing your kitchen, getting it right the first time will save you a bunch of money in the long run. Being the heart of your home, you must ensure that your kitchen looks and feels perfect for your needs.

Here are a few tips from interior designers on how to avoid the most common kitchen design mistakes!

 

Forcing a Kitchen Island

Kitchen islands can be a vital part of your kitchen in terms of increasing your prep space and storage space. However, forcing a kitchen island when you don’t have the right space for it will lead to your downfall. For smaller kitchens, an island can be a huge waste of space.

You should only get a kitchen island if you have enough space to accommodate it. Place the island in the right place, and ensure you get the right size for your needs to avoid mishaps. Even then, making sure that you put it in a place that won’t obstruct the flow of your kitchen is just as crucial.

 

Inadequate Use of Space

Not using your kitchen’s space to its maximum potential happens in a lot more homes than you’d think. Kitchens that fail to allow enough room to operate comfortably can feel claustrophobic and even heavily restrict the number of people that can work in the kitchen at the same time.

Your kitchen isn’t just a space for you to cook food. It’s a social hub that several people should be capable of operating. A lack of space can also make things like opening appliances a huge hassle in the long run. Always make sure to think of having at least four feet of space between countertops and appliances.

 

Poor Light Fixture Arrangement

Having poor lighting placement in your kitchen is an accident waiting to happen. Having proper lighting for your kitchen is just as important as ensuring you have the right equipment. Nobody wants to prep, cook, and clean up in darkness.

Don’t just think of the aesthetics of the fixtures you’re buying. Think of their functionality. Ensure that the fixtures you’re getting will shine enough light over your work surfaces during the day and night.

In terms of the placement of these fixtures, placing them in front of you rather than directly above the work surfaces can greatly improve the amount of light you get. Installing pendant lights, sconces, and even downlights can allow you to control the amount of light you need.

 

Function Over Form All The Way

When remodeling your kitchen, ensuring that you keep in mind function over design is crucial. Think of the flow of your kitchen and make sure that it feels as seamless as possible when you’re accessing it. Placing your kitchen’s busiest areas, like the stove, fridge, and sink, in practical locations that allow enough space for people to use them comfortably is a must when remodeling.

When getting cabinetry and drawers, you also have to think about whether the doors will block your workflow or not when they’re open. There are a myriad of things you have to consider when judging your kitchen’s overall functionality.

 

Measure Your Appliances

Lack of planning is a mistake that a lot of homeowners make when redesigning their kitchens. When planning out the layout for your kitchen, ensure that you already have the right measurements written down for the appliances you will get.This doesn’t just mean the fridge and stove; measuring small appliances like food processors, air fryers, and microwaves are also necessary.

 

Remodeling your kitchen can be a tedious task. However, once you have the perfect kitchen for your home, all that work will be worth it!