7 Things Designers Immediately Notice When They Enter Your Kitchen

Lighting

Interior designers wouldn't accomplish their jobs without noticing kitchen finishes. Williams says it's more about how the parts work together than personal preference. 

Finishes

Interior designers wouldn't accomplish their jobs without noticing kitchen finishes. Williams says it's more about how the parts work together than personal preference.

Clutter

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

Cabinetry

Anyone, especially designers, will notice kitchen cabinets since they dominate. Kingsport, Tennessee-based Well x Design CEO Lauren Sullivan “always notices when kitchen cabinetry doesn't extend all the way to the ceiling.

Vent Hood

Shelby Van Daley, co-founder of Austin-based Daley Home, spots undersized vent hoods. She explains, “Your vent hood is a great focal point, but when it's undersized, it can really be a missed opportunity.

Functionality

“My eye immediately goes to the ease of navigation in a space,” says Atlanta-based Blessed Little Bungalow founder Amber Guyton. 

Personality

Whether your kitchen is sparkling or worn, designers believe it shouldn't be a blank slate. “I am all for a classic white kitchen, but each space should have its own character.

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