Kitchen Design Mistakes & How To Fix Them

In this video, we're following up on kitchen design mistakes; if you think I missed any, they're probably in my last video. Let me know what kitchen design mistakes you could never forgive yourself for making.

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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Mr.Cool Ad
01:35 - Too Many Cabinets
03:26 - Too Much Countertop Crap
06:40 - Wrong Appliance Size
09:04 - Impractical Knobs and Latches
11:05 - Electrical Outlets
12:47 - Not Considering Something Other Than White
15:16 - Small Scale Pendants
16:36 - Skipping The Details

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[deedee]

Amen to the drawers! I did a kitchen reno in my former home and the contractor recommended all drawers on one wall. Fortunately I took his advice and it was the best decision we ever made. Being a wheelchair user, it REALLY helped.

[loveyourgrief]

Him referencing the Mormon mommy bloggers is legendary. I was dying 😂😂

[Soul-cry]

Okay where the hell is the clock ⌚? He is the real star of the show 😮‍💨

[zainab]

Every video Nick has ever made can be summed up in William Morris’s rule: Keep only the things you know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.

[tealkerberus]

I was nearly about to give up surfing YouTube for tonight and do my actual homework, but here is Nick to rescue me.

[laurieleannie]

ISO (in search of) a legendary cement clock, non functional, that usually hangs on the wall behind Nick’s right shoulder. Usually tries to convince us that Nick always makes his videos at 12:18 every time. 😂

[leeprosser]

Yup, clutter attracts clutter. I recently cleared everything off my kitchen island and gave the things that were assigned to be there new permanent homes. I had come to the realisation that even though there was only 3 everyday use items that were supposed to live on my kitchen island, they gathered friends like crazy. It was never just those 3 items there, other items were always visiting, sometimes staying for days. Now that is officially the home of nothing, nothing stays, and I have a beautiful clear work surface whenever I want it

[jeanettepugh]

Love my big pan/bakeware drawers! Really show their stuff when you are a little older and can’t crawl around the floor digging around in a cabinet.

[annbrookens]

I love that you give the disagree-ers permission to do what they want regardless of your advice! "You don't like that? Do what you want. You're wrong but go ahead." I love it!

[cheyennesutton]

My Vitamix is not ugly, thank you! I love it, and it looks fabulous in my small kitchen. I have it sitting on a rolling cart, along with my bread machine, coffee bean grinder, and small food chopper. 😂😂😂😂😂

[tamerat]

You are so right about drawers being more useful than just cabinets!! 😊

[AlexandraLynch]

My mother had 1970's era bar handles that stuck out on the ends, and yep, they snagged pockets and hems and stuff like nobody's business.

[davinasampson]

I absolute abhor cabinets. Never have enough drawers, but working on it, have converted 2 cabinets to drawer systems and have added 3 more drawers, at 9 drawers now and so much happier!

[artemiswilde]

This week's gem: "You bought the wrong fridge - what do you want me to say to you?" Love your work. 😂😂😂❤

[kellyphx]

My parents remodeled their kitchen and put in a narrow pull-out cabinet next to their fridge. It was as tall as the fridge but only about one soup can in width. That is the handiest thing I've ever seen! It holds all their canned goods, spices, and small boxed items. It freed up so much space in their cabinets! They also did drawers instead of lower cabinets. Honestly, if I ever get around to remodeling my 1949 kitchen, I'm using all those ideas. I just can't yet bear getting rid of my lavender tile, birch cabinets, and turquoise appliances even if they are outdated.

[cydonia]

If there is pizza in my fridge at 2AM, I will absolutely be eating it before anyone else has a chance to get it and I'll feel fine about it because I know Nick approves.

[jeanne-marie]

Pull out garbage can cabinet and drawers for pots, etc., make kitchens so much more functional and aesthetic. They can even eliminate the need for an appliance garage if one needs the counter space. Slow cookers, toasters, special niche small appliances fit nicely in a drawer, and are a cinch to pull out and put away. FYI: if you are a late night “sneaker” to the snack drawer, make sure you don’t have a “tell”…I had an aunt who would sneak into the kitchen, steal a bite, and then come out humming this little “I’m not doing anything” tune! 😗

[MelMc]

Hey Nick, thanks so much for the tip about hardware for the cupboards. I’ve been considering the t shaped ones and didn’t even think about snagging my clothes. I’m just imagining straining a pot of pasta and getting caught on a pull handle and spilling boiling water all over myself. You saved me! 😇

[skeeter]

My grama had her house built in the 50's. All her lower cabinets were drawers. Some were behind doors, so they looked like a traditional cupboard, but when you opened the door, there were 2 or 3 large drawers. The upper sets were traditional with shelves. She also had deep cupboards built around her fridge that was her pantry. I loved her kitchen.

[connied]

For renters: Restaurant supply stores carry 16 × 22 inch(approx) bins that might fit in the bottom cupboards for easier access.