04/28/2026
When we designed our personal kitchen, I truly didn’t appreciate how these 3 items (plus a bonus) would really affect our day to day lives. If you’re planning a renovation, put these priorities at the top of your list.
1. A Convection Steam Oven: ok - I had to be convinced and it’s a splurge but this truly is the MVP of our kitchen. We use it every single day. From reviving leftovers to perfect roasts, it’s the one appliance we now try to convince all our clients to add.
2. All Lower Drawers: We ditched traditional lower cabinets for deep drawers. The ease of access for pots and (finally) organized Tupperware has been a game changer for our daily flow. We incorporate these into all our new kitchen designs.
3. The Island Addition: Islands don’t work in every kitchen space but when it does, they’re a game changer. We gained massive counter space. And it didn’t just give us more room to prep, but it actually made it easier to keep the kitchen clean and more functional for our busy family.
A bonus shout-out to the most used item in any kitchen - the sink. We replaced our old cast-iron split sink (can’t tell you how many coffee pots I broken on the divider) with a large under-mount workstation style. The amount of space it provided has been amazing and I love the ledge that allows me to add a cutting board and colander for meal prep.
Design is about beauty, but it’s how a room functions that makes you love it long after the reveal. Which of these would be your #1 priority? Let me know if the comments!👇
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