Is Your Kitchen a Chaos? The Design Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs
Are you tired of dealing with a disorganized and dysfunctional kitchen? Or do you feel that you are faced with chaos every time you enter your kitchen? If these situations sound familiar, there are probably mistakes in your kitchen design that you don't know about. It's time to finish them off!
There's no doubt that an inefficient and unstylish kitchen can be a constant source of frustration. Ruining the harmony of the home and making it unpleasant to be in. Don't let clutter and inadequate design prevent you from fully enjoying your kitchen and avoid the 7 most common mistakes in your design kitchen, and how you can avoid them to achieve a functional, beautiful, and welcoming space.
1. POOR STORAGE
A messy kitchen full of things isn’t only unaesthetic, but also impractical and functional. To avoid this problem, you can use custom furniture to make the most of the available space and have enough storage for everything you need in the kitchen. Preferably in closed furniture to help maintain order and cleanliness.
2. LAUNCH INTO FLEETING TRENDS
We all like to have a modern and current kitchen, but we must be careful not to get carried away by passing trends that can become obsolete in a short time. The ideal is to opt for a timeless design that doesn’t go out of style and adapts to our style or needs. We recommend that you opt for neutral colors and noble materials for the main elements of your kitchen, such as furniture, countertops, or floors. This way you can give it personality and color with accessories and easily update it with small changes.
3. A KITCHEN WITHOUT HARMONY THANKS TO APPLIANCES
Appliances are essential in any kitchen, but they can also be a determining factor in the design. Often we don’t give them the importance they deserve and we choose them without criteria or coherence. This can lead to a kitchen with appliances of different sizes, colors, or styles that don't match each other or the rest of the furniture. It's essential to choose them in the same color and style, preferably integrated with the furniture. You can also opt for stainless steel appliances, which are stylish and go with everything.
4. WASTE IN SIGHT
Another common mistake is to leave waste in sight in the kitchen, which generates bad smells, dirt, and insects. As well as being unhygienic and environmentally unfriendly, it’s very unsightly to have a bag or bin full of garbage next to the sink or fridge. But there’s nothing better than having a bin inside a piece of furniture or a drawer with dividers for each type of material to keep our kitchen clean.
5. NOT COORDINATING COLOURS AND TEXTURES
Color and texture are some of the most influential elements in kitchen design, as they can create different atmospheres and sensations depending on the combination we choose. However, we often do not know how to combine colors and textures in a harmonious and balanced way and end up creating an unpleasant or boring kitchen. We recommend using a limited and coherent color palette, based on the style and size of your kitchen, such as neutral colors as a base and adding touches of more vivid or striking color in the details. We should also choose textures that contrast and add dynamism to the space.
6. FURNITURE WITHOUT CONTINUITY
Many times we leave an empty space between the upper cabinets and the kitchen ceiling. This can be a waste of space and a source of dust and dirt. On the contrary, we should make the most of the vertical space, thus gaining storage and creating a feeling of spaciousness and continuity. If we want to avoid them looking too heavy or overwhelming, we can choose doors with glass, which gives more lightness.
7. NO PLANNING, NO PERFECTION
When it comes to achieving the perfect kitchen, carefully planned design is key. It's not just about considering aspects such as layout, lighting, ventilation, materials, and finishes, but also about making sure that all these elements fit perfectly and harmonize with the rest of the house. That is why, even if we have our own ideas, one of the worst mistakes we can make is not to hire an interior designer. If you want a magazine kitchen, contact us to say goodbye to that boring kitchen.
We enjoy getting to know our clients' projects, so don't hesitate to share your ideas or doubts with our team. We are an Architecture, Interior Design, Decoration and Showroom studio. We work all over the Costa del Sol and its surroundings, Malaga, Marbella, Mijas, Estepona, Fuengirola and Sotogrande. Visit us in our physical shop in Sotogrande and let us advise you in the design of your project or contact us without obligation.
Hi, I am Rocio Munoz, Interior Designer. Let me know how may I be of assistance. Find me calling at +34 662 90 60 92
