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11 Common Kitchen Renovation Mistakes 
TO AVOID

Preparing to renovate your kitchen? Keep things stress-free (or, at least, low-stress!) by avoiding these common remodeling pitfalls.

 

Going It Alone

Even if you're the DIY type, make sure to consult a kitchen design expert before starting your project. A professional will be able to help fine-tune your remodel plan, offer tips and advice, and maybe even recommend some ideas you hadn't already considered. 

 

Overlooking Storage Details

Don't skip over the seemingly small add-ons and storage features, like additional drawer dividers, or cabinet expansions like pantry pullouts and lazy Susans. These details will not only increase your kitchen's storage efficiency, but will also save you money as they are much more costly to add on down the road.

 

Forgetting Your Workflow

When planning you're remodeling, remember your kitchen's busiest areas: the sink, stove, and refrigerator. Make sure these areas and appliances are in an efficient location that is relevant to one another. Many designers refer to this as the kitchen "work triangle".

 

Giving Up Counter Space

Counter space is one of the most important elements of your kitchen, so don't settle for less! Extend your counter work space by using decorative corbels, or shelving supports, to create added room for your countertop.

 

Not Protecting Surrounding Spaces

While completing your remodel, make sure to protect other rooms and surfaces from paint drippings and debris. This will help save on clean-up time after the reno is completed. Here, a "mudroom" locks in dust while giving easy access in and out of the area. Create your own using plastic sheeting, spring-loaded poles, and an adhesive zipper.

 

Forgetting Your Budget

Creating a budget is an essential part of your remodel. Decide what features of your kitchen are the most important, and allocate your finances accordingly. Keep in mind that kitchen cabinets usually take up about one-third of the typical remodel budget.

 

Choosing Appliances Last

 

If you're giving your kitchen a total makeover, avoid choosing your appliances last. It'll be much easier to choose cabinets and countertops to fit appliances, like your refrigerator and dishwasher, rather than the other way around.

 

Neglecting Your Backsplash

It's one of the main focal points of your kitchen, so why not make a statement? Play with color by using different shades of the same tone, which can add a very sophisticated and put-together look to your kitchen. Then, get more of our tips for choosing the best backsplash for your space here.

 

Leaving Spaces Underutilized

Take advantage of unused areas in your kitchen. Toe-kick storage located beneath cabinet doors, for example, is a creative place to store items that aren't used on a daily basis, like serveware, linens, or a spare step ladder. Maximizing your kitchen's floor plan to find additional storage opportunities will also help keep your countertops free of clutter.

 

Not Exploring Outside the Box

When designing your new kitchen, consider creative ways to transform traditional pieces, like cabinets, into something functional and unique. For example, a standalone hutch made from Martha Stewart Living PureStyle cabinetry can not only serve as storage, but also transform into a handy reminder station with the addition of dry-erase board inserts.

 

Credit:  Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee - Martha Stewart.com

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