There’s nothing worse than regret – especially when it comes to your kitchen design! Realizing that you’ve made a mistake after all the time, money, resources, planning and effort can be heart breaking. Here are some pointers on what NOT TO DO when it comes to designing your dream kitchen:

DON’T start to remodel until you’ve chosen your appliances. It is essential that you have accounted for the sizes, style, color, and needs of your appliances before you start to remodel. Let your contractor know the details so space can be accounted for, modified, and considered prior to building. The last thing you want to be doing is changing your appliance needs because you didn’t account for the room. Always plan ahead!

DON’T be cheap! It makes sense to spend a little extra on higher quality materials and design. Not only will everything look better but it’ll work better and longer too. If you cut costs with low quality cabinets now, you may be paying more in the future to get them fixed if they break. To avoid the headache that comes with poor quality spend the right amount now!

DON’T forget about counter space! When remodeling your kitchen make sure that you have enough countertop space. Calculate size by evaluating how much workspace you need/want because your kitchen should be appealing and functional. Additionally, take traffic and budget into consideration when planning your countertop purchase.

DON’T have poor lighting. Ambiance is nice but no one should be cooking in the dark. The one room in your house that needs to be well light is the kitchen. Poor lighting becomes a safety issue if you’re handling sharp knives and cutlery. So show off your beautiful design and add some light!

Your kitchen is the heart of your home. Feel the love with fabulous form and function from Cabinet Works Plus and countertops from Green Mountain Soapstone at the Inside Out Home Show on Thursday, March 20 from 5:30-9pm!