Kitchen Remodel Mistakes To Avoid

Mon Feb 27 2017

• Kitchen

When planning your kitchen remodel, there's many variables to consider. Simply deciding on the perfect countertops can be intimidating because you want to make sure you're making the best decision for your kitchen's value. While we can't tell you which tone of granite or quartz suits your style best, we can help you avoid these common remodeling mistakes.

 

 

Skipping Storage Solutions Kitchens come with a lot of stuff, there's no way around it. Dishes, mixers, trays, utensils, cups, glasses, Sunday china, small appliances - it's no surprise kitchen storage is at the top of homebuyers' list. Skipping on smart storage solutions can be a major mistake. With the right storage solutions, a small kitchen can be just as easily functional as a large one.

 

 

Poor Workflow We've discussed many times how important an optimal workflow is when it comes to the kitchen. The perfect kitchen layout allows you to flow easily from one work station to the next with little to no disruption. Whether it's neglecting the work triangle, a refrigerator that opens towards a wall instead of the center of the kitchen, or drawers that get in each other's way, a disrupted flow can be detrimental to your kitchen's value.

 

 

Not Enough Lighting The place where food is prepared should feel clean and bright, not dark and dingy. It won't matter how many improvements you've made, insufficient lighting will always kill the mood in the kitchen. Consider pendant lighting, under cabinet lighting, and recessed lighting. Having different levels of lighting can add depth to a small kitchen, life to a large kitchen, and make your new features really shine.

 

 

Cheap Cabinets You can spend all the money you want on high-end appliances, fancy fixtures, and shiny countertops, your kitchen will still feel drab if you cheap out on cabinetry. Small, low-end, and old cabinetry can really be damaging to your kitchen's value. Don't worry, we have a wide selection of every cabinet style and finish you can imagine.

 

 

Forgetting About The Trash Well, actually, we want to forget the trash. We want to pretend it doesn't exist at all instead of being constantly reminded of its presence with it sitting right there in the open reeking of last night's fish tacos. So don't forget the trash just yet! Definitely be sure to include it in your remodeling plans. A great solution is to keep the garbage discreet in a pull-out trash bin hidden behind a cupboard.

 

 

Poor Ventilation While there's nothing quite as warming to the soul as coming home to the smell of homemade apple pie, you don't necessarily want that same enthusiasm from last week's crab cakes or that forgotten second apple pie you left burning in the oven.Cheap hoods merely waft air around whereas a good vent hood will help clean the air and reduce grease particles that would otherwise land on your kitchen's surfaces. Proper ventilation is clearly important to your kitchen's value and can even keep your appliances running better and for longer.  

 

 

Choosing Appliances Last Even though they'll be one of the last things installed, it's important to choose your appliances first as your cabinetry and layout will depend on it. Make sure your contractor has the exact measurements of each appliance before even considering measuring for your cabinets. Once those bad boys are in, it is more than just a headache to change. Having trouble settling on appliances? Let our appliance experts help you decide which appliances will suit you best. 

 

 

Not Enough (Or Poorly Placed) Outlets From coffeemakers to blenders, an appropriate amount of outlets are necessary in the kitchen. You don't want to have to keep all your small appliances in one corner simply because it's the only place with an outlet. This is an easy feature to install at the beginning of your project but nearly impossible halfway through your back splash installation. If you don't like the look outlets on the wall, there are plenty of nifty ways to camouflage or hide them.