1. EXCESSIVE OPEN SHELVING
Open shelving in a kitchen can be a stylish feature to give the kitchen some personality, but without proper organization it can quickly become the place to put things.
2. OVERCOMPLICATED STORAGE SYSTEMS
From labeled jars to hidden compartments, and baskets with lots of tubs layered inside, these ways of storage are often begun with good intentions but as time goes on, they become messy and disorganized, and, therefore, wasted time in the kitchen.
3. COUNTERTOP STORAGE
Stylish countertop storage may be a trend we're seeing more of, but overcrowding kitchen countertops with too many appliances or containers can make the kitchen feel cramped and cluttered, and nobody wants wires permanently trailing around their chopping board while preparing dinner.
4. HIGH OVERHEAD STORAGE
At the time of designing your kitchen, wall cabinets to the ceiling seem like a great idea (and can look stunning!), but realistically they often get filled once with items which are seldom used, and then they’re barely touched again.
5. COMPLICATED CORNER CABINETS
Corners can seem like the perfect place to install a special storage unit, in an attempt to make the most of the extra space. However, the corner cabinet presents a challenge.
6. TOO MUCH GLAZED CABINETRY
Glass can be a striking feature in a kitchen, but when there’s a lot of glass fronted cabinets, especially where you’re storing essential things, it’s not very aesthetically pleasing.
7. TOO MUCH STORAGE SPACE
Of course, when thinking about a new kitchen we all want to fit in as much storage as possible to house everything we have and keep our countertops clear and clutter-free. However, overdoing storage may mean making the space feel closed in, and will allow you to house equipment you don’t necessarily need or use – it's a vicious circle of feeling like there’s not enough space and allowing for more, but then finding you’re filling it up anyway because you have extra space to store more items. Looking at the state of your current kitchen will help to determine how much storage you really need, and a good declutter right to the backs of the units will certainly refresh your approach before any hasty decisions.