When it comes time for kitchen remodeling in your home, there are unfortunately many mistakes that can be made. These are the biggest ones that are made most often by homeowners, and how you can avoid them when embarking on your kitchen remodel project.

• Thinking small before thinking big. You may think that choosing appliances and countertops is going to be one of the first things you must do, but these are actually small details. If you eat or drink, you’re going to need appliances. If you need any kind of functional space at all in your kitchen you’re going to need counters and tops to go with them. Instead of focusing on these things, think about how you’re going to use the actual space and how it will best fit your needs. Everything else will fall into place after that.
• Being too trendy. There are new fads and trends popping up in kitchen renovations in Kansas City every day. You need to beware of choosing anything that’s too “right now,” and that will be “yesterday’s news” before you’ve even paid for it. Stick with colors and styles that you love personally; not what interior design magazines dictate.
• Handing everything over to your contractor. Yes, they may be the best in the business and can certainly be a very valuable guide when making your choices. But the way a kitchen looks is a hugely subjective thing, and if you just hand all the decisions over to your contractor, you might end up being unhappy with the finished product.

Your kitchen renovation is a big deal, and there are lots of decisions to make. Know how to prioritize them, how to choose wisely, and when to bring the contractor in to get the kitchen of your dreams.