Brief
Renovating your home can be an absolute blast—or it can be a total disaster. The difference depends on how you prepare yourself, what your overall process is, and what common mistakes you intentionally avoid.
Insight
Renovating your home can be an absolute blast—or it can be a total disaster. The difference depends on how you prepare yourself, what your overall process is, and what common mistakes you intentionally avoid. From paint color to cabinets, the ‘triangle’ between your main appliances, to the overall ambiance of the space, there are many aspects to consider when tearing apart and rebuilding your kitchen.
But, if you take the time to do it right from the start, you’ll avoid unnecessary issues and actually enjoy the experience.From interior designers to construction experts, here are the ten mistakes people make when renovating their kitchens (and how to avoid them).
Choosing Non-Quality Materials
Heard of the phrase ‘go big or go home’? Well, in kitchen renovating that really rings true. If you’re not going to go all out (within reason, of course) then, arguably, you shouldn’t be renovating. At least that’s how some designers feel when it comes to materials and prioritizing quality first.
Nina Magon, founder of Nina Magon Studio, says, “When it comes to kitchen materials, marble can create issues because it easily stains, chips, and etches. If you cook or entertain often, it’s best to stay away from marble as red wine, in particular, can quickly stain it,” she says. “Instead, invest in quality materials that will withstand wear over time.”
Painting Your Own Cabinets
While there’s nothing wrong with painting cabinetry, some experts say that you have to be smart and go in with a plan. Painting for the sake of appearances may only last you so long, and if you’re completely gutting and redoing your kitchen, the last thing you want is to have to repaint everything in a year.
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