This Interior Architect Is Talking About The Kitchen Designs He Would Advise You Never To Use In Your Own Home
Is a home renovation in the works for you in 2023? If so, be sure to keep up on all of the new in-season interior design plans, starting with your kitchen.
TikTok Interior Architect, @mrphoenixgrey, is breaking down the “old news” of kitchen renovations this season.
He begins his video with a list of “the worst kitchen designs that I would avoid in your home.” Honestly, you might be kind of shocked by some of the things that he thought of that you may not have.
The first thing on his list has to do with the pots and pans in your kitchen; here’s a hint–don’t hang them!
“First up being those overhead pot racks,” he said. “This is a terrible idea unless you have spotless pots and pans in pristine condition.”
It’s a good thought–your pots will get dirty from cooking, and the bottoms may become burnt. Unlike the magazine photos, your pots won’t always look like they’re fresh out of the box.
“Honestly, looking at the bottom of pots and pans is the least appealing thing that I want in a kitchen,” he said.
“Unless you have pots and pans that are always in perfect condition, I would avoid using something like this because it’s going to make your kitchen look really cluttered and way busier than you expect it to be.”
Aside from your pots and pans, the next two things to consider are aesthetic choices.
Fotoluminate LLC – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not one of the actual kitchens
“Number two is going to be distressed cabinets,” he said. “It came in like a tidal wave and left just as quickly.”
Wondering why he doesn’t recommend this look for your farmhouse kitchen? Pricing.
“You pay premium prices for a new kitchen for it to look like an old one?” he asked. “Honestly, make that make sense.”
Along with the distressed cabinets, avoid the subway tile backsplash.
“Another really bad offender is the full subway tile look–from your backsplash all the way up your wall,” he explained.
“Your kitchen is already busy enough, and you don’t need to overcomplicate it. The full subway tile to the ceiling makes it look like a trucker restroom stop.”
In order to avoid this problem, he advises choosing a different tile design.
“If you’re going to go to the ceiling, at least pick a lighter grout, so it looks like it blends in,” he advised. “Honestly, choose a different stack pattern. It’s going to make it look way more unique and customized to your home.”
If you want a fresh new look in your kitchen this spring, follow @mrphoenixgrey’s tips to get the best results!
@mrphoenixgrey Both from an aesthetic, and practical sake. This is just my take based on experience #kitchenremodel #decortips #interiordesign #homehacks #designertips #toronto #fyp
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