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title: Planning your kitchen renovation
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# [Planning your kitchen renovation](https://www.edesiakbs.com/blog/bid/49716/planning-your-kitchen-renovation)

 Written by [Dianne Aucello](https://www.edesiakbs.com/blog/author/dianne-aucello) | Mar 28, 2011 2:58:00 PM

When another drawer front has pulled away from its drawer box, you realize that it is time to **renovate your kitchen**, but how do you get started?  Most people haven't examined their own or other's kitchens until this point.  First, get together with your family & understand what is & isn't currently working in your space.

Major factors to consider:

- How many people live in the home?  Does each person need a prep area or cabinet storage?
- Site lines - what do your guest see from the front door?  What do you look at while sitting at the eating area?
- Traffic flow - how easy is it to get to the refrigerator?  To walk around the table with the chairs pulled out?
- Do you and your partner cook at the same together?  Would you like your children involved in meal preparation?  A prep sink would create a separate zone.
- What is currently on your counter?  Could it be stored elsewhere?  Infrequently used items, such as waffle makers, could go in a pantry until the weekend.
- Do you plan on hosting the holidays?  Entertain frequently?  One solution is adding double ovens, but alternatives include a warming drawer.

Items to consider for your **kitchen layout**:

- Clean up area vs. prep area vs. cooking area
- Proper storage to avoid countertop clutter
- Storage for infrequently used small appliances
- Trash/recycling area
- Decorative open shelves/glass
- cabinet for a focal point

Adding a trash & recycle bins to your kitchen and be rid of that barrell on the floor!

 

A warming drawer is particularly useful when family members come

home at all different times for diiner.

 

Choosing the exact cabinets and countertop will come at a later time.  This initial process involves fixing the space problems.  What are some features you added to your kitchen?

 

Download our complete Kitchen Planning Guide!

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