The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Designing a New Kitchen (& How to Avoid Them)
A kitchen is one of the most significant investments you will make for your home. As well as being one of the most used spaces, it is important that your new space is not only beautiful, but highly functional and of a quality to last.
With many costly mistakes that can be made with kitchen design, experience is key. Today, we are shining the light on important considerations often overlooked when designing a new kitchen.
Poor Layout
An intuitive kitchen design takes into careful consideration sink, stove and fridge placement, whilst ensuring there is ample bench space to offer an efficient and flowing workspace. If these are positioned without careful consideration, use of the space will become cumbersome, awkward and even inefficient.
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Lack of Storage
Modern kitchen designs offer a large range of clever solutions when it comes to storage for your kitchen. Maximising every inch of space with ample pantry space, deep drawers, and smart corner solutions to ensure everything has its place in the most productive space in your home.
Forgoing Functionality in Favour of Aesthetic
A glossy white kitchen may not be the best choice for a home full of small children, with little fingers forever being left behind on your beautiful new kitchen. When choosing materials, colours and appliances for your new kitchen, it is also important to consider your lifestyle, who will be using the kitchen and how frequently you will be using the space.
Insufficient Lighting
Relying on ceiling lighting for such a productive space may not be sufficient, especially if your kitchen is located on the South side of the house. Instead, including a lighting plan which covers the work areas sufficiently, as well as some general ambient lighting and feature lighting will ensure you’re creating in your kitchen with clarity.
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Overlooking the practical details
Power points, hidden bins and space for appliances are all important considerations to make when designing your kitchen. It is important to consider these ideas early in the planning phase, to avoid any additional costs during installation, or regrets once you start cooking.
Blowing the Budget
Having an idea of what you are willing to invest in your kitchen up front is important. This could be a range or a set figure. Sharing this figure with your kitchen designer will help them make recommendations of how to prioritise the budget allocation as well as suggest the right materials that will meet your target budget.
Forgetting to consider the future.
Ignoring the resale value of the home, lifestyle changes or impending growing families could wind up being a costly error in judgement. Being mindful to choose a timeless style with flexibility and durability will ensure your kitchen can support you for the long run.
A new kitchen is a big financial investment. Not to mention the impact the installation has on your lifestyle. By considering these frequently made mistakes early in the planning phase, you can save yourself time, money and heartache and ensure you can enjoy cooking in your new kitchen with peace of mind.
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