Kitchen Renovation Mistakes To Avoid

The opportunity to renovate your kitchen only comes along sometimes, and for many people, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Because of this, you want to make sure you plan carefully so you are not unhappy with the result. 

When embarking on a kitchen renovation in Horsham, the opportunity to transform your space only comes along sometimes, and for many people, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Because of this, you want to make sure you plan carefully so you are not unhappy with the result.

Putting all that work and money into a kitchen renovation that you find yourself dissatisfied with could be heartbreaking. 

This article includes six things you must consider to minimize potential disappointment in your kitchen renovation.

Some of the mistakes we have listed here will not be relevant depending on your kitchen design, but you should consider all of them regardless because you never know what they might prompt you to think about.

Wrong Height Benchtops

If you are dealing with a reputable cabinet maker or kitchen builder, they should raise this with you. But regardless, make sure you check the planned height of the bench tops. 

If you are putting in the kitchen yourself, make sure you measure very carefully how high off the ground the cupboards and benches you plan to install will sit off the ground.  

Then compare that to your current benchtop heights, says thehighperformancehome.com/.

If your current benchtop height works well for you and does not cause you back or neck pain, then make sure you carefully work so your new kitchen benchtops are at the same height. 

Suppose you have a benchtop height that is either too high or too low for your body. In that case, it can create significant and ongoing pain in your back and neck, detracting from your ability to enjoy your new kitchen in an ongoing capacity.

Standard Width Oven

If you're putting a new oven in as part of your kitchen renovation, it is wise to consider a wide range. Though a standard oven will serve you well in many situations, having a wide oven gives you more opportunities to cook much more food at once if you ever need to. 

Whether entertaining guests and having many people to feed or preparing food for an upcoming festival or holiday, a wider oven can save you a lot of work.

Laminate Worktops

We strongly recommend avoiding laminate worktops where possible. Many attractive and effective laminates are available these days, so laminate is the best choice, but you should always consider installing a solid stone worktop where possible. 

Stone worktops have multiple advantages, including their low-maintenance surface, how easy to clean, how hygienic they are, and how well they respond to heated dishes. 

Not only are they easier to use, but they are also absolutely beautiful to look at, and every solid stone worktop is one-of-a-kind. Though they are more expensive, a substantial stone worktop is a legitimate asset to your kitchen and a real selling point if you ever wish to sell or need to sell your house in the future.

Lack of Lighting

As you work with your electrician to plan your new kitchen lighting, you should add more lighting than you think you will need. Your electrician can guide you on the recommended spacing of downlights and other potential lighting options. 

But in general, you will definitely not be disappointed that you added more lighting than you thought you needed.  

Especially as you age and your eyesight begin to diminish, you will be thankful that you made the decision to add more light.

Not Enough Power Access

Similar to your lighting, it is good practice to add more power points than you expect you will need. Think about the locations in your kitchen where you may wish to use an electrical appliance, and then think about how many particular power points you should place. 

Suppose it is somewhere you are likely to have multiple appliances, including a kettle and toaster and an occasional use device (such as a blender). In that case, you should add multiple power points in those locations.

The extra power points will not cause you to use any more electricity; it will just make it easier and safer to use the appliances you have because you have the freedom to put them on any bench surface you wish without needing to continually unplug other things and move things out of the way in order to use the device or appliance that you need.

No Overhead Cupboards

Overhead cupboards are a great way to significantly increase your amount of storage space without taking up other space on the floor. 

In Conclusion

Even if you are not tall and don't like climbing ladders regularly to get things from high places, overhead cupboards are very useful locations for storing items and crockery that you do not use on a regular basis.