THE KITCHEN DESIGN MISTAKES TO AVOID

A kitchen is supposed to be the heart of the home, but a few kitchen design mistakes can quickly make it feel like the exact opposite - a space that doesn't quite work how you need it to.

However, when you get your kitchen ideas right not only can it create a space that flows, but it can also add value to your home that's what we call a win-win. If you are learning how to plan a kitchen for the first time it can be tricky to know what is and isn't a kitchen design mistake, so we've spoken to the experts to draw on their years of experience for the mistakes to avoid and what to do instead.

Avoiding mistakes starts right at the beginning with the initial brainstorm for what you want from your kitchen. "You should always start your kitchen design process by understanding how you might use your space, the kitchen is nearly always the most hardworking room in the home, meaning it has to function effortlessly and withstand continuous use," says Al Bruce, founder of Olive & Barr.

"It is also the little things that make a kitchen perfect, such as making the fridge easily accessible when cooking, having a special place for your chopping boards and knowing where to put your bin so the functionality of your kitchen is flawless. After all, one of the cornerstones of every kitchen is combining function and practicality with your wants, needs and personality."

Kitchen design mistakes to avoid

It is also important to carefully consider your budget and think about how much does a new kitchen cost. Cost can impact the type of kitchen you can design, but being clear on the budget from the start should help you avoid making any form-over function mistakes.