Small Kitchen Renovation: Every Layout Mistake (And How I'm Fixing)

Описание: Planning a kitchen renovation? The layout can make or break how your kitchen functions, and I'm breaking down everything you need to know using my own 1920s Craftsman cottage remodel as the example.

I'm walking you through the biggest layout mistakes I see (including the ones in MY original kitchen), the rules that matter most, and exactly what we changed in our new design to get a more functional, beautiful space.

🏡 This is part of our ongoing Our Garfield Home renovation series.

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:52 – Problems with my original kitchen layout
1:37 – The kitchen triangle explained
2:26 – No focal point or symmetry (and why it matters)
3:10 – Why the window behind the stove was a mistake
4:04 – The new layout: moving the sink + plumbing tips
6:18 – Laying out the kitchen triangle (stove & fridge)
7:51 – Kitchen usage zones (cooking, washing, coffee, pantry)
10:49 – How to get more counter space
11:29 – Why smaller appliances are a game changer
14:44 – Counter-depth refrigerator + panel-ready design
16:57 – Coffee bar with pocketing doors (appliance garage)
17:23 – Range hood placement rules
18:29 – Circulation guidelines (36 in vs 48 in)
19:32 – Kitchen-to-living room transition design options
21:46 – Final tips: take your time, tape off your layout
23:14 – Where we are now in the renovation

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