Kitchen design mistakes to avoid and what I recommend instead

Home like you mean it October 26, 2025
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Thanks to Graza for sponsoring this video! Get 10% off your order at https://graza.yt.link/MOGIxJK using ASHLEY10 at checkout. If you're designing a kitchen from the ground up, pay attention to these common kitchen design mishaps and how to avoid them. Book a color/design consult with me: https://homelikeyoumeanit.com/hire-me/ Download my neutral paint colors cheat sheet: https://thoughtful-composer-8448.kit.com/f461e22545 Chapter Markers: 0:00 introduction 0:50 space planning mistakes 3:30 minimum clearances to be observed 7:33 Graza 9:05 kitchen functionality 12:50 outlet placement mistakes 15:10 pendant spacing mistakes 16:47 going with trendy items 19:01 incorrect range hood size 19:41 sink vs. range in island 21:14 appliance garages 20:27 important points to remember 21:49 counter depth vs. standard depth fridge 22:21 L ship kitchen island 23:01 drawers over doors 23:37 toe kicks 24:15 stainless steel cautions 24:25 eliminating too many upper cabinets 25:03 going with a material that patinas

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