The kitchen is the most important room in each house. That’s why it’s vitally important to design it not just beautiful but functional. Here are 5 common mistakes in the kitchen design and ways to easily avoid them.

Poor Circulation

Inadequate circulation space can make a kitchen feel cramped. Despite the size of the kitchen, proper circulation should be a priority in your design plan. In order to avoid making this mistake, include 4 feet of space between countertops/island. If the kitchen is too small, use 3,5 feet – basically, as much as possible within the exact space.

Poorly Positioned Cabinet Doors and Drawers

Cabinet doors and drawers blocking doorways and walkways when they’re opened is a huge problem that can be easily solved by proper planning. Before you approve a final layout, think about how and where all the items in your kitchen will open and how people will move through space.

Not Measuring Appliances

When it comes to appliances, lack of planning and calculations can lead to excessive extrusion from oversize items. This can lead to the problems with opening the cabinets and other appliances in your kitchen and reduce circulation space. To avoid this problem, select appliances well in advance and check all the dimensions to ensure that they will fit in your kitchen.

Inadequate Lighting

Even a perfectly designed kitchen will not work well without proper lighting. Not putting enough light will lead to cooking and cleaning up in the shadows. Lights positioning also matters. You need to place them slightly in front of you rather than directly overhead or behind you. Installing downlights, pendant lights and sconces will allow you to control your lighting and atmosphere.

Not Utilizing Vertical Space

Last but not least kitchen design mistake that can be easily avoided. Besides a more accomplished and beautiful look, it can also maximize your storage space, which is especially important for small kitchens. If you don’t like the idea of rows of closed-door cupboards, you can always mix it up with open shelving.