

Mistake: Too much open shelving
Open shelving is gorgeous. But be honest with yourself: Do you want every novelty mug and bottle of generic-brand ketchup on display?
When planning your kitchen, think about all the items you’d be proud to display and that you can realistically keep organized. Put these things front and center in an open or glass shelving unit and hide the rest of your ugly stuff behind more traditional closed-door cabinetry.

Mistake: Things that open into other things (or the wrong way)
If you’ve got two cabinets that can’t both be open at the same time… you’ve made a horrible mistake. Same goes for a fridge that opens away from the heart of the kitchen (and into a wall) or a dishwasher that prevents you from being able to stand at the sink.

Mistake: Forgetting about the trash
Compared to backsplashes and countertops, trash is not a beautiful sight. Make sure you carefully consider its placement.

Mistake: Not having enough types of lighting
Did you know you’re technically supposed to have three types of lighting in your kitchen: overhead (for general illumination), spot (for lighting up specific tasks) and accent (for drawing attention to your most gorgeous design elements)? If you’re missing the latter two, chances are your kitchen looks sterile and overly fluorescent.

Mistake: Not having proper ventilation
You smell that? That’s the bacon you cooked two days ago.

Mistake: Not having enough storage space
You should plan to have more than enough storage space, whether it’s in the form of drawers, cabinets, pantries or any other type of storage system. Planning your kitchen without enough storage space is going to lead to a number of problems.

Mistake: Not having enough counter space
Counter space is just as important as storage space. You need enough space to prepare meals after all.

Mistake: Being a victim of kitchen design trends
Checking out current design trends is a great way to get a few ideas for the style of your kitchen. But don’t take them as a model; doing so will result in a kitchen design that is completely outdated within only a couple of years.

Mistake: Too much stainless steel
While it’s totally fine to choose fridges, ovens and dishwashers with a shiny chrome finish, keep in mind that once you add in a stainless microwave, toaster and set of frying pans, your cozy hearth might start to look a little like a morgue.

Mistake: Not including enough electrical outlets
Everything you love in life, from your radio to your iPhone plugs into the wall. You’re going to need more than two outlets.
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