7 Things Designers Immediately Notice When They Enter Your Kitchen

This was one of the most popular responses because lighting affects how you see everything.

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Interior designers wouldn't do their jobs without noticing kitchen finishes.

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Countertop clutter affects everyone. Nearly every designer called this visual eyesore and subconscious stressor due to small appliances, piles of mail, or a mix of the two and more.

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Anyone, especially designers, will notice kitchen cabinets because they make up most of it. When kitchen cabinetry doesn't extend all the way to the ceiling. They waste space and attract dust.

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Your vent hood is a great focal point, but when it's undersized, it can really be a missed opportunity. Your hood should extend 4-6 inches or 2-3 inches on each side past your range or cooktop.

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Where are the fridge, sink, and stove? Does each location make sense? What changes can make the space more functional, clean, and organized for guests and residents?

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Whether your kitchen is shiny or worn, designers say it shouldn't be a blank slate. Art, cookbooks, spoon rests, fruit bowls, and tea towels are her favorite kitchen decor.

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7 Things Designers Immediately Notice When They Enter Your Kitchen

This was one of the most popular responses because lighting affects how you see everything.

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1. Lighting

Interior designers wouldn't do their jobs without noticing kitchen finishes.

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2. Finishes

Countertop clutter affects everyone. Nearly every designer called this visual eyesore and subconscious stressor due to small appliances, piles of mail, or a mix of the two and more.

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3. Clutter

Anyone, especially designers, will notice kitchen cabinets because they make up most of it. When kitchen cabinetry doesn't extend all the way to the ceiling. They waste space and attract dust.

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4. Cabinetry

Your vent hood is a great focal point, but when it's undersized, it can really be a missed opportunity. Your hood should extend 4-6 inches or 2-3 inches on each side past your range or cooktop.

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5. Fan Hoods

Where are the fridge, sink, and stove? Does each location make sense? What changes can make the space more functional, clean, and organized for guests and residents?

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6. Functionality

Whether your kitchen is shiny or worn, designers say it shouldn't be a blank slate. Art, cookbooks, spoon rests, fruit bowls, and tea towels are her favorite kitchen decor.

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7. Personality

Kitchen Flooring Ideas For A Practical And Stylish Space

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