50 mistakes people make when designing a kitchen
lovePROPERTY team
07 March 2024
Don't fall foul of these common kitchen blunders
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Not asking the experts
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Blowing the budget
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Blocking thoroughfares
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Trying to fit too much in
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Not considering all angles
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Neglecting corner cupboards
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Overlooking door clearances
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Ignoring integration
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Not prioritising accessibility
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Forgetting to measure appliances
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Adding extras at a later date
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Laying the wrong flooring
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Choosing furniture that doesn't fit
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Not planning for a pantry
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Forgetting a splashback
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Not making room for rubbish
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Missing out the cooker hood
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Insisting on a kitchen island
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Neglecting your home's character
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Not setting up a temp
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Choosing impractical handles
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Picking poor quality paint
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Squeezing in a dining spot
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Cluttering up surfaces
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Choosing the wrong window treatments
English Blinds
Squandering wall space
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Departing from the triangle
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Not knocking through
Tile Mountain
Underestimating how much storage you’ll need
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Not paying attention to detail
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Being a slave to trends
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Wasting storage space
Benchmarx Kitchens
Poor communication with builders
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Leaving the lighting to last
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Not bothering about the boiler
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Overspending on the bits you don’t see
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Picking the wrong design for your lifestyle
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Buying without trying
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Leaving the appliances till last
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Playing it too safe
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Going overboard on open shelving
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Neglecting the plumbing
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Getting the worktop height wrong
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Forgetting the heating
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Scrimping on small appliances
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Not including enough power points
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Forgetting the finishing touches
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Wasting worktop space
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Opting for impractical finishes
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Assuming you need a new layout
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