Designers Reveal Where You Should Save vs. Splurge in the Kitchen

If you’re going to splurge on one particular room in your home, make it the kitchen. Life revolves around this space in more ways than one: it’s where you cook the meals that nourish you and keep you healthy, and where family and friends gather to nurture your soul. In this space, you want a layout that fits your household’s needs, appliances that are going to last for years to come, and an overall design scheme that won’t feel dated in five years.

However, there are also plenty of areas in your cook space where you don’t have to blow your budget. There are so many aspects of a kitchen that it’s hard to know what’s actually worth your money and what isn’t. It’s all based on your lifestyle and how you actually use this space, but there are some things that designers can safely say should and shouldn’t be splurged on.

With the help of a handful of designers, we lay out below exactly what you should spend more money on in the kitchen, and where you can reel it in. Read through their takes before you settle on any renovation plans, and hear them out—their answers may surprise you.

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