Here are practical, high-impact kitchen remodeling tips that help you get better results. Avoid common mistakes and stretch your budget further.
Whether you’re planning a full renovation or a strategic refresh, these tips will make your kitchen renovation a step above the rest.

🔧 1. Start With a Functional Layout (Before Choosing Finishes)

A beautiful kitchen is great, but if the layout is inefficient, you’ll regret it every day.

Focus on:

• The work triangle (sink, stove, refrigerator)
• Keeping major appliances within easy reach
• Enough walkway space (36″ minimum; 42 – 48″ ideal in busy kitchens)
• Avoiding doors/appliances blocking each other

🔩 2. Don’t Skimp on Storage

Smart storage makes a kitchen feel bigger and cleaner without requiring an increase in square footage.

Add-ons are worth every dollar:

• Pull-out pantry shelves
• Deep drawers for pots & pans
• Corner “Lazy Susan” or blind-corner pull-outs
• Vertical tray dividers
• Toe-kick drawers
• Built-in spice pull-outs

💡 3. Upgrade Lighting in Layers

Good lighting can transform your kitchen.

Use three layers:

1. Ambient – recessed or ceiling fixtures
2. Task – under-cabinet lighting
3. Accent – pendants or cabinet lighting

Tip: Install dimmers everywhere for instant flexibility.

🎨 4. Choose Materials for Durability, Not Just Looks

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in your home.

Countertops: Quartz is #1 for durability; porcelain slabs are rising fast.
Cabinets: Hardwood frames + plywood boxes last much longer than MDF.
Flooring: Engineered wood, large-format tile, or luxury vinyl (LVP) for water-resistance.

🔥 5. Invest in Good Hardware

Cabinet hardware may seem small, but it heavily affects usability.

Look for:

• Soft-close hinges & drawer glides
• Full-extension drawers
• Solid metal handles (avoid hollow ones)

📏 6. Consider Counter Space as a Priority

Countertop space is consistently the #1 homeowner regret.

Ways to maximize:

• Add a peninsula or island
• Choose a built-in microwave drawer to free counter space
• Use a pull-out cutting board

🧼 7. Plan for Proper Ventilation

A powerful, quiet range hood makes the kitchen cleaner, fresher, and protects cabinets from grease.

Target power: 350–600 CFM for most households.

💰 8. Save Money With Smart Splurges

Splurge on:

• Cabinets
• Countertops
• Appliances you use daily

Save on:

• Backsplash tile
• Fixtures
• Lighting (many beautiful but affordable options exist)

🌿 9. Add Eco-Friendly Upgrades

• LED lighting
• Low-flow faucets
• Energy-efficient appliances
• Non-toxic paints

🧩 10. Think Ahead: Future-Proofing

• Extra outlets (especially in islands)
• Charging drawers
• Pantry lighting
• Space for garbage/recycling sorting
• If possible, rough-in plumbing or gas for future layout changes

Contact us for your kitchen remodeling project and go direct to the manufacturer. Save time, money, make best use of space, and get a 3 year guarantee on all hardware.