Did you just buy a new house? That’s so exciting! You might be looking at some parts of your new pad and thinking “this could use a renovation”, right?<\/p>\n
There’s nothing wrong with an update. You have to make your space yours!<\/p>\n
If you’re going to fix up your kitchen though, you want to avoid some serious kitchen renovation mistakes that so many new homeowners make.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You might be thinking that this is a pretty easy process, but there are some things that can cause major issues in the future. Don’t worry, other people have made the mistakes first so you don’t have to.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Keep reading to learn about just a few kitchen renovation mistakes that you might want to avoid.<\/p>\n
Hear us out.<\/p>\n
If you’re a wonder in the household and you know your way around a saw and a can of paint, maybe you can take this project on by yourself. Maybe you’re just painting or swapping out a countertop. You might be able to make this happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you’re really planning a full renovation, though, you’ll want some help.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This is a big project, and hiring a team of some sort will allow you to figure out what’s achievable and what isn’t. Professionals know how to make your ideas come to life even if you only have a vague design in your head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You might think that you’re saving money by doing it alone but you’d be surprised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How much money will you waste on extra materials when you do things incorrectly? How much time will you waste doing work that you don’t really know how to do?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Save time and money by hiring professionals to help you out with this kitchen renovation. You can still keep your vision but without the headache. You’ll thank yourself later.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You might have visions of a beautiful and complicated kitchen structure with an island with a built-in stove, double ovens, and all kinds of fun trinkets. Maybe you want the sink by the refrigerator for something different (because that’s where the window is).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
How does this fit into your kitchen workflow<\/a>?<\/p>\n It’s possible that you’re flexible and you can adjust to anything, but consider how you generally move in the kitchen (or how you’d like to be able to move).\u00a0<\/p>\n Remember, the kitchen is a functional space. You want it to be homey and beautiful, but you also need to be able to navigate it. If you’re climbing over a kitchen island to get to and from the fridge, you might need to get back to the drawing board.<\/p>\n So you’ve drawn out your perfect kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n The oven looks great. You’ve got a french door refrigerator. You have a chilled bar and a serving island.\u00a0<\/p>\n It looks like your cabinets and drawers are an afterthought though.<\/p>\n They’re small and most of them are hard to reach. How tall do you think you are? Not tall enough to reach those cabinets!\u00a0<\/p>\n Think of all of the things that get stored in a kitchen! You have utensils, ceramic cookware<\/a>, plates and bowls, your collection of kitschy mugs; you need some space.\u00a0<\/p>\n While a lot of this so far has been focused on those who consider aesthetics as the only factor, there are some people who forget the aesthetic altogether.\u00a0<\/p>\n Your kitchen is functional, but it’s also a space that you should want to spend time in. Some people consider the kitchen the heart of the home. Don’t make small mistakes that will make it visually unappealing.\u00a0<\/p>\n The colors should work together. Doorways should be centered. Your appliances should be matched appropriately in size.\u00a0<\/p>\n Your kitchen is one cohesive space, not a workshop intended only for creating food.\u00a0<\/p>\n It’s possible that you’re a person who loves themes. If this is you, ignore this advice. Have your diner or mermaid or farmhouse themed kitchen. It’s yours!<\/p>\n3. Neglecting Storage Space<\/h2>\n
4. Forgetting to Consider Aesthetic<\/h2>\n
5. Sticking too Hard to a Theme<\/h2>\n