A lot of life happens in the kitchen both cooking and socializing, so it is important to maximize the space to its potential. It can be a challenge to create a space that is both functional and elegant because the design should incorporate the many ways that it is utilized. Remodeling your kitchen is not a small undertaking. By learning what mistakes are most commonly made you can avoid some of the biggest kitchen design disasters with your experience.
- Spatial mistakes.
Inaccurate measurements are one of the most common kitchen design mistakes. It’s important to double check every and always measure everything twice. Kitchen elements are different shapes and sizes and they need to fit together precisely. Remember to consider every part ties together. You should have easy access to the kitchen sink, stove, and refrigerator since these are the areas of greatest activity. One of the biggest kitchen design mistakes is the lack of counter space. Devote as much surface area to counter space to decrease the feeling of overcrowding.
- Storage space mistakes.
You will also need lots of storage spaces where you can keep everything organized. You can add extra-long cabinets to maximize the vertical space.
- Aesthetic mistakes.
The kitchen needs to be both functional and aesthetically appealing. Kitchens are a great place to add some accent colors. If you’re not sure what styles and colors work best together, you should hire a professional and avoid color changes that may make any potential home sale more difficult or grow outdated more quickly. When you choose the style of your kitchen, you can easily choose materials and finishes. A good design has a balance of decoration and function.
- Lighting mistakes.
Lighting is very important in your kitchen so don’t forget to add direct lighting to all the working areas. Accent lighting is also great to add illumination and beauty to your kitchen. General lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting are the types of lighting you should use while remodeling your kitchen. Prep areas, the sink, and the stove should all have task lighting so the locations for these fixtures should be planned out before you begin the remodeling. Try adding halogen lighting to your space since it makes everything sharper and clearer.