5 Common Mistakes in Kitchen Renovation That Everyone Makes

Architect Ruslan Kirnichansky in his blog "Diary of an Architect" shared what mistakes in kitchen renovation can ruin all your efforts to create the perfect kitchen. Plan for these details during the design stage to avoid regrets later.

Ruslan Kirnichansky — expert, architect, interior designer, blogger

Did Not Plan Ergonomics

It's important to use every centimeter of the kitchen area rationally, plan all scenarios and anticipate various situations in advance — that way you won't have to make unnecessary movements, and kitchen work will take less time and energy.

The sink, cooktop, and refrigerator should form a "work triangle" and not interfere with cooking. The working space should be located inside this triangle.

Forgot the Outlet for the Range Hood

This often becomes clear only during equipment installation. The same situation occurs if there is a gas cooktop — it's easy to forget the outlet for piezoelectric ignition.

During planning, make a list of all equipment and provide outlets. Don't forget about household outlets and outlets for mobile kitchen gadgets. Otherwise, you'll have to plug your multicooker into an extension cord.

Skimped on the Main Things

During renovation, pay special attention to engineering systems: replace old pipes and provide an air extraction system. The range hood won't handle the job, so it's important to plan another air intake point.

Heeded the Consultant in the Store

Sometimes, after assembling the kitchen, it becomes clear that an expensive kitchen looks cheap. This happens because when ordering, one listened to the consultant in the store and ignored the designer's opinion.

Often, designers in kitchens in stores offer more expensive options and don't pay attention to stylistic elements. This is related to the designer's commission, which depends on the order value.

Laid Slippery Tile

It's important to ensure safety on the kitchen floor. Pay special attention to flooring — it should not be slippery, as water is often spilled there. Therefore, choose ceramic granite with a rough texture. This surface provides better grip and helps prevent slipping.