Remodeling the kitchen isn’t purely aesthetic, as the space where you prepare food and perhaps dine should be functional as well.
In this sense, there are at least 12 kitchen remodeling mistakes you should look to avoid as they threaten to make the kitchen an impractical room inside the house.Use resistant paint in the kitchen
We are going to discuss the right color scheme for the kitchen but what you need to know is that the paint’s quality plays a major role. All the surfaces in the kitchen, from the stovetop to the walls are going to be battered by a combination of factors not found in any other room inside the house.
There is water damage, then there is smoke damage, not to mention what grease does to the walls. If you fail to invest in quality paint, it is soon going to peel off and you’ll have a major décor problem on your hands. When you enter the hardware store or a home center, immediately go for top-quality paint.Getting the window treatments right
One type of damage we have failed to mention is sunlight. It goes without saying that the kitchen should get enough natural light during the day but this doesn’t mean that you should let strong sunlight, which we have in many parts of Australia, destroy the kitchen furniture.
The window treatments should be thick enough to repel strong UV rays in summer. Roller blinds, for example, are considered excellent window dressings. If the sun isn’t so strong in your part of the country (the ozone layer isn’t damaged over the entire continent), then Venetian blinds should do the trick.What about the rubbish
Many homeowners finish remodeling the kitchen only to find out that they have failed to find a better place for the rubbish bin. You need to plan for a built-in bin in one of the recesses inside the cabinetry. This will help neutralize unpleasant smells that are especially astringent in summer when it’s hot outside.
A self-standing pedal bin takes up unnecessary space and it is unsanitary. On the other side, a segmented model of the bin does not only save space but it helps keep the kitchen clean and allows for recyclables to be separated more easily.Don’t over-furnish the kitchen
Another common mistake that occurs when people remodel the entire kitchen is over-furnishing. A functional kitchen needs to have open space, as you should be able to turn around without bumping into a counter or a shelf. On average, the distance between counters should be at least 100 centimeters.
A statement island might look impressive but some kitchens are just too small for such a large fixture. The same goes for appliances, as you shouldn’t pile up household appliances on top of each other.
You’d be surprised how many Austrian homeowners get the brilliant idea of placing the microwave on top of the fridge! This might be OK but in terms of safety but it nevertheless looks ghastly.The devil is in the details
When it comes to storage, don’t just custom order large cabinets and cupboards. Such storage units are terribly inefficient unless they come with dividers on the inside and pull-out elements.
Pull-out larders, drawer dividers, and carousel cupboards are just some of the ideas for your remodeled kitchen. By organizing your stuff properly, you are making sure every last inch of space is used (well).No clutter in the remodeled kitchen
You can get the world’s best interior decorator with an unlimited budget to revamp your kitchen but all that will matter little if you immediately clutter it up. The design of the kitchen has to reflect the owner’s need for a clutter-free space with enough pegs, hooks, and drawers to store everything properly.quality kitchen cabinets