Kitchen Renovation Mistakes: Design Fails You’ll Regret Forever

So, I was reading about Lizzo’s CRAZY lawsuit in the Daily Mail today when I cam across a pretty interesting article about kitchen renovation mistakes people make when they are doing over their kitchen.

Australian designer Georgina Wilson breaks it down for you on her Tik-Tok.

And what she says? Getting it wrong can turn your cooking haven into a nightmare.

Kitchen Renovation Mistakes: Cooking Up Chaos

Picture this: you’re trying to cook a gourmet meal, but your kitchen layout resembles a labyrinth designed by a confused hamster. That’s right, folks, ignoring the flow of your kitchen can turn whipping up a sandwich into a three-hour expedition. Who knew that the fridge would become a distant legend while you navigate the Bermuda Triangle of countertop clutter?

Kitchen Renovation Mistakes: Storage

Ah, storage – the elusive unicorn of kitchen renovations. You decided to play hide-and-seek with your pots, pans, and utensils, and now you’re stuck with a countertop that looks like it hosted a cooking gadget party. Your drawers are like black holes swallowing everything but that one random chopstick. But hey, who doesn’t love a treasure hunt while hangry?

Lighting: Is This a Disco or a Kitchen?

Congratulations, you’ve turned your kitchen into the hottest dance club in town! Can we get a spotlight on the cutting board, please?

Trendy Today, Oh-No Tomorrow

Remember that time you thought neon pink was an excellent choice for your kitchen backsplash? Neither do we.

Sink Snafus and Faucet Follies

Ever tried washing a giant pot in a sink designed for a Barbie doll’s tea party? Or wrestled with a faucet that thinks it’s an Olympic gymnast? We feel your pain. Neglecting the sink and faucet setup can leave you wondering if your kitchen’s trying to play a cruel joke on you.

So, before you unleash your inner design diva, remember that your kitchen isn’t just a place for cooking; it’s where your culinary dreams come to life. Get that kitchen design right, or prepare to be haunted by the ghost of kitchen disasters past. Happy renovating – may your spatula always be mighty, and your countertops clutter-free!

Here are 5 Kitchen Renovation Mistakes You Should Avoid, according to Wilson:

• 1. Avoid the Kitchen Triange Rule

  Wait, what? I thought this was the holy grail of kitchen design. But I guess it’s old school and not necessarily!

  @askanarchitect

  In a perfect world, we’d all have huge kitchens and limitless budget. These are the design principles you need to create a kitchen that is truly functional #kitchenlayout #floorplans #homedesign #homedecor #kitchentips

  ♬ original sound - Georgina Wilson

• 2. No Pendant Lights Over the Island

  You know, I was on the fence about doing this and I never got around to ordering the pendants. I’m so glad I didn’t!

  @askanarchitect

  You will never change my mind in this #kitchenrenovations #freetheisland

  ♬ Primal Fear - Drama Effect - Dave James

• 3. Don't Buy A Normal Dishwasher

  According to Wilson, while commercial dishwashers “are more expensive, they often have three-minute cycles that could see your dishes washed and dried before you finished wiping down the countertops.” THREE MINUTE CYCLES? I’m so in. Here’s an example of one:

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• 4. Lose Cupboards, Get Drawers

  Every time I grab a kitchen stool and precariously perch on it to get something on the top shelf of my cabinets, I think this very thing. Of course, I don’t have the square footage for enough storage. But still, good idea.

  @askanarchitect

  5 Things I’d Never Do As An Architect Kitchen Edition w Visuals #architecture #architecturelovers #home #interiordesign #5things

  ♬ Made You Look - Meghan Trainor

• 5. Never put your Sink or Cooktop on Your Kitchen Island

  OK, you do NOT have a cooking show. So there’s no need for this. According to Wilson: “Your kitchen island is many things: a buffet at Christmas, extra dining table for when the entire family comes over, and a fantastic prep bench. I know there people who insist on having [a stove or sink] on your island so that you can socialize with guests – but how much time do you actually spend at your stove top versus prepping on your kitchen island?”

  @askanarchitect

  KITCHEN RENOVATION EDITION of 5Things I’d Never Do As An Architect. Some of these may seem glaringly obvious but you’d be surprised how often we see these mishaps #australianarchitecture #askanarchitect #homedesign #interiordesign #kitchenideas #kitchenrenovations #adayinthelifeofanarcitect #home

  ♬ Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld

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