Designers Say These 7 Kitchen Layout Mistakes Can Make the Space Feel "Overcrowded and Dysfunctional"

Are you in the process of designing your kitchen? There are so many decisions to make—from choosing cabinets to selecting floors and appliances—it can feel endless. Trying to balance aesthetics, practicality, and budget is no small feat, especially when kitchen renovations can be so expensive. Amidst stressing over every little detail, you might forget one big picture consideration: the kitchen layout. Choosing the wrong layout can make your kitchen feel chaotic and cramped—sabotaging all your hard work on design and renovations.

So, what should you steer clear of? We spoke to designers to find out what they tell their clients not to do when planning a kitchen layout.

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