Key Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Kitchen

Known as the ‘heart of the home’, kitchens tend to be the space in our home where we end up spending most of our time. It isn’t just a room where we prepare and cook our food, but it’s also where we end up socialising, working and just generally hanging out.

The design of your kitchen doesn’t just affect the atmosphere of the room. It can also have an impact on the value of your property. So of course, designing (or redesigning) your kitchen can be a daunting task and it’s important to know the do’s and don'ts.

Considering renovations for your kitchen? Steer clear of the most common mistakes that can occur during a kitchen design project by reading through our top three ‘don’ts’ below:

Not setting a clear budget

Get a few quotes from different kitchen designers and suppliers to try and figure out what your budget should be. Leave 10% margin of error in case any unexpected problems arise.

Not adding enough storage space

Although the aesthetic of your kitchen is important, it’s also important to remember that kitchens are highly functional rooms. Design your kitchen with enough storage space for all your food and kitchen item and you’ll be glad you did. Think about where you’ll need storage and work with a professional kitchen designer to come up with efficient storage solutions that work within your space.

Forgetting about the functionality

On a similar note to the point above, think about how you can design a kitchen space that makes it easy for you to prep and cook your food. It’s worth mentioning the ‘kitchen work triangle’ at this point, which is made up of your hob, your fridge and your kitchen sink.

Keep these three points at distances of between 4 and 9 feet from each other for easy movement and hassle-free cooking sessions.

Bells Builders Merchants - experienced kitchen suppliers and installers in Dulwich, London

Any home remodeling project can be overwhelming and stressful. This is especially true in the case of kitchens, where you’ll be spending so much of your time. Your ideal kitchen design needs to be both stylish and functional. At Bells Kitchens and Bathrooms, we can help you achieve that. We have a team of expert kitchen designers in East Dulwich with years of experience in kitchen remodeling.

If you’d like our help with designing your dream kitchen or bathroom, get in touch with us to learn more about our products and services. You can also visit our showroom and get inspired by our range of stylish kitchen displays.