COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Kitchen Design Mistakes (plus how to fix them!)

COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Kitchen Design Mistakes (plus how to fix them!)
Watch this video before embarking on your kitchen remodel!
So excited to roll out our brand NEW SERIES: common design mistakes and how to effectively fix them. I’ll be showing you top mistakes I see time and time again and offer my solutions on how to fix them and get you going in the right direction. This series will cover everything from kitchens and bedrooms, to living spaces, dining rooms, bathrooms, and home offices. If there are any other rooms or design details you want to see common mistakes for, please leave me your suggestions in the comments below.
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• Living Room Design Mistakes • COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES...
• Bedroom Design Mistakes • COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES...
• Kitchen Design Mistakes • COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES...
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KEY KITCHEN MEASUREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Doorways and Walkways
• Doors: 32 in wide (80 cm) minimum
• Passageways through the kitchen (without doors): 36 in wide (90 cm) minimum
Work Triangle
• Sum of the distance between cooktop, refrigerator and sink: 27 ft (820 cm) maximum
• Each stretch of the triangle: between 4 ft (120 cm) and 9 ft (275 cm)
Countertop Space
• Countertop space: 150 total in (380 cm) minimum
• Lower cabinets depth: 24 in (60 cm) minimum depth
• Space between upper cabinets and lower cabinets: 18 in (45 cm) minimum
• Prep sink: 24 in (60 cm) minimum on one side, 18 in (45 cm) minimum on the other side
• Cooktop: 12 in (30 cm) minimum on one side, 18 in (45 cm) minimum on the other side
• Refrigerator: 15 in (40 cm) minimum countertop to the side
• Separate oven: 15 in (40 cm) minimum countertop to the side
• Cooktop on Island: 9 in (22 cm) minimum beyond the burners
• Backsplash: 3 in (8 cm) high minimum
Appliances
• Dishwasher: 36 in (90 cm) maximum from the sink
• Dishwasher distance between any adjacent appliances, cabinets, or other obstacles: 21 in (50 cm) minimum
• Hood: 30 in (75 cm) above stove or according to manufacturer instructions.
• Microwave under countertop: 15 in (40 cm) minimum clearance to floor
• Refrigerator: 15 in (40 cm) minimum clearance above
• Prep Sink: 24 in (60 cm) minimum
Furniture
• Stools: 30 in (75 cm) wide per stool
• Bars at Counter Height (36 in/90 cm): 15 in (40 cm) for legroom
• Bars at Bar Height (42 in/105 cm): 12 in (30 cm) for legroom
• Space behind stools and chairs to wall: 36 in (90 cm)
• Space behind stools and chairs with walkway: 48 in (120 cm)
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TOPICS and TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
2:10 Space Planning: function first and planning the work triangle!
7:43 Choosing Appliances and Logistics: where does everything go?
12:45 Storage and Customizations: storage and custom interior fittings
15:15 Materials, Finishes, and Style: countertops, tile, flooring, fixtures, hardware
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[@lolasteward4982]

Laundry room design. I mean a real working laundry room that is utilitarian and also has to store vacuum cleaner, mops, broom, and paper goods ( t.p., napkins, paper towels, etc).

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s coming up next week Lola! 🙌🏻☺️

[@Kaththee]

Tell me about it. I have the worst designed laundry room in the world designed by a man Stephen Fuller- The Valleydale. It doesn't even have a sink so my husband brings all sorts of gross things to my kitchen sink to be cleaned.

[@gigilaroux762]

Oh that is my dream to have a large laundry room with quartz countertops and slide outs for drying sweaters, a sewing machine, ironing, etc.

[@carolaltom9571]

"Contractors are not designers." That is so true! Don't make the mistake I made and ask their opinion on cabinet color! Ugh!

[@JulieKhuu]

If you ask, you will always get an answer. Proceed with caution 😆

[@Kaththee]

@@JulieKhuu Contractors will always give you the cheapest option for them not the cheapest or best for you. But you can't always trust designers either especially if they sell you the things they recommend. Some decorators collect things as they go and put them in client's decor but they really care about the end result and give you great deals and do it so they can achieve a great look on a budget and most clients have a budget of some sort. Some decorators are out the rob you blind and will sell you stuff that is old and dated. A friend of mine had her house done by a designer who once owned a wallpaper store and she put up this hideous black and gold 80s paper in the early 2K and talked her into a black toilet as well. Her entire house screamed 80s closeout. I had a decorator sell me fabric that sells at Hobby Lobby for 12 a yard for 59 dollars a yard and she made me these tiny napkin sized window treatments with them for my daughter's room. She didn't listen to anything I wanted or my daughter wanted. The room was hideous. They talked me into furniture that was too big for the room and the textiles were just plain ugly. I still get angry when I think about it.

[@CG-qb2ii]

Contractors are ‘swayed’ by what other people are putting in their houses. If you want something different or not on trend, they will look skeptical or try to talk you out of it. It always make me second guess my decisions and sometimes, I have succumbed. Regrets include decorative tile accents over the basement bar where i originally wanted a clean wall of tile and a composite vanity top with integrated sink instead of granite. These haunt me daily and I will eventually spend the money to redo them. Spend the money up front and know what you want.

[@Kaththee]

@@CG-qb2ii They also want to go with cheap too.

[@vpedrin2516]

We hired a designer who is also a general contractor, so I guess there are exceptions. And she a woman & it’s a family-owned, all-female firm.

[@gabriellamilgromco]

I've designed a lot of kitchens and been brought in to "solve" kitchen issues from clients late in the game. This video is incredibly comprehensive and touches on the main items of consideration in the right process to follow when designing a kitchen. Only thing I would elaborate more on is the planning process/ coordination with contractor for the long lead time items (appliances, materials, cabinets etc.) so that a thorough schedule can be created based on ideal timeframe to start and ordering timelines worked backwards so that you're not left in a situation where progress on site is stalled because you are waiting on critical items to arrive -- this causes trades to go to different jobs and your timeline gets grossly stretched and difficult to get people back after a long lag.

[@myplaylists6310]

I think I’m in love.... a design youtuber who ACTUALLY knows design AND thinks as in depth as I do 🤩

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the support GF! 🙏🏻☺️

[@mersamurillo5748]

@@JulieKhuu hi julie.. been watching your videos and im a fan.. just love everything about your style. may you also include in your vlog a lampshade makeover pls.. been searching videos on lampshade makeover but cant find a good one.

[@pejisan]

And no wasted time! I ❤️ her too!

[@madalenapataco7715]

Thank you for the "translations" to metric sistem! Saves a lot of time!

[@JulieKhuu]

I got the note from a few viewers, I’m happy to add that little detail 👍🏻☺️

[@Lot-4656]

Thanks Julie

[@audreydonohue3125]

I have been studying interior design part-time for 6 months, with a lot emphasis the last month on kitchen design. This video has been incredibly helpful and honestly I learned more in this 27 minute video about kitchen design than I have done in my course. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise in such a clear and concise way!! Such a useful video!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and stopping by with feedback Audrey! 🙏🏻☺️

[@huiminzhou250]

Hi Audrey, do you mind to share which school provide the interior design part time course ? Thanks !

[@pimpomartinez]

Greatest KZbin video I’ve seen for renovating a Kitchen.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Pimpo! 🙏🏻☺️

[@ampquartz]

Agree!

[@chathurachandrasiri6337]

Excellent line up of information with no unnecessary chatter in between. The knowledge you share is nowhere to find even in thousand books. Highly appreciate your work Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Chathura 🙏🏻☺️

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

You are so right with your comments about hiring a designer! They are worth their weight in gold for a major kitchen remodel. Ours designed a dog feeding station, a cabinet for table leaves, a cubbie for a collapsible stool and a specific height for the microwave. Love this series!

[@JulieKhuu]

Genius moves that make the kitchen so functional and creative Donna 🙌🏻

[@MichelleF1320]

I redid my home incl. The kitchen 6 months ago. I did the design myself and after 7 years of knowing what I needed changed and what annoyed me, it was pretty easy. I'm glad to see that I thought of all the things you mentioned - which is probably why my kitchen is my favorite space in the home. 😁

[@JulieKhuu]

You were thoughtful with the design and intentional with your execution Michelle 🙌🏻

[@misstaveras8028]

OUTDOOR: deck, patio … porch! Thank you! 🌹

[@JulieKhuu]

Search my name plus outdoor space Miss! I have a ton of videos on the topic 👍🏻☺️

[@contreras9776]

That Kimono dress is adorbs.

[@jessraven2618]

This is probably one of the most informative and useful videos I’ve seen on KZbin. Great job! I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jess! More to come!

[@veerappen2119]

@@JulieKhuu ok

[@BashQamar]

I totally agree with you.

[@20128096]

Totally agree!

[@tiarrab.8267]

OMG!!!!! This video was so AWESOME Julie!!!! I am definitely going to save this series as I plan out my fixer upper dream home! WOW!!!! I can't wait for the entire series! I don't think you mentioned "Laundry Room". I think that Laundry Rooms are one of the most forgotten rooms in the home. PLEASE include that room as well! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@JulieKhuu]

Laundry room now added Tiarra! Thanks to you, I’m including this often utilized, most underestimated room in the home 🙌🏻

[@dotdm]

excellent presentation, it's like watching a webinar.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Deniper! I’ll take that as a compliment ☺️🙏🏻

[@bernicerubio1958]

That island!!!! Omg!! That is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

I know! So gorgeous 😍

[@brendabethel9769]

Very detailed and organized presentation everytime. No wasted chatter. I love your videos.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Brenda 🙏🏻✨

[@jessicahunter6084]

@@JulieKhuu I agree with Brenda! well said!

[@bella61567]

I agree give me what I came here for nobody wants idol chit chat!

[@joannhall3521]

You are the best. The kitchen draw pulls, been there done that too!

[@celadon7]

Since the kitchen is the room you go through usually first I need space to drop keys, mail etc without looking cluttered. Also I keep many handy tools in my "tool drawer" and I've created a medicine cabinet to store vitamin bottles and the like out of sight.

[@JulieKhuu]

You’ve got your system down John, love it 🙌🏻

[@SheriWinston]

Great idea about taping the elevations to the wall that is depicted. I will definitely do that. Thanks.

[@michaeltutty1540]

FINALLY!!! You are the first person who has come up with sensible advice for planning a kitchen. It is obvious you use your kitchen to cook. In a few years I will be retiring and building my own home. Most of your advice is already in my plans. The work triangle is perfect, and the room will have plenty of work surface outside the triangle for things like cooking racks for baking. It will be a large kitchen with informal eating area. There will be zero open shelving. There will be glass fronted display cabinets arranged like a Welsh dresser in the eating area. The floor is going to be flagstone. The ceiling will be embossed tin painted with Benjamin Moore Impervo high gloss ultra white alkyd enamel. Yes, I have a pretty solid idea of what works for me, especially when baking for the holidays. Gingerbread houses take space.

[@charsd2]

Omg I LOVE how you give a road map for your videos and so thoughtfully organize your advice. It really reflects how thoughtful you are as a designer while also helping people learn how to think like a designer! Keep it coming

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching and the feedback Charlie! It’s truly how I think as a designer. I aim to lay it out so that anyone can feel empowered to tackle their own remodels 🙌🏻

[@zahria]

Your Kimono blouse is the most beautifull gown i have seen ! Would you tell me a place i could purchase something like this? I love it so much . And it looks glorious on you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Zahria, it’s from Shein

[@metaphysicsdigital8408]

What a wealth of information with proper stucture!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@nacmegfeegle2310]

Thanks, I will watch these for all of the rooms! Very helpful.

[@postholedigger8726]

The only reason I am posting this is because the video is called COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES. That said, the kitchens in this video look like every other extremely expensive design oriented home kitchen. It has all of the kitchen design platitudes and the same inefficiencies that plague every great looking kitchen with a beautiful design. Unfortunately, like most home kitchens designed by professional designers and architects, it is designed for a photo op and not designed for the efficient processing of turning raw ingredients into finished meals. Most professionally designed home kitchens have a large capacity range, a large capacity refrigerator, an island, a lot of counter space with a Kitchenaid Mixer on it and the rest of the counter space is covered with nick-nacks. This looks great but it is inefficient and does not take full consideration into matching equipment with the output of food. The two questions that are never asked of the customer are: What do you plan to cook in this kitchen? What is the quantity of food you plan to prepare at a time? Instead the questions are: What color do you want the cabinets? Where do you want the island? What kind of material do you want for your countertops? What type of wood flooring do your want? These are not questions that will lead to a kitchen designed to make professionally prepared quality meals. Restaurants don't have wood floors, they have tile floors. When you spill water on a wooden floor (especially wood laminate) it destroys the floor. When you spill water on a tile floor it does nothing except make it wet. Why is valuable space used for a six burner range in a home kitchen? There are important reasons restaurants need a lot of burners but home kitchens do not have the same issues.. Most of the time, in a home kitchen, the extra burners just sit there and aren't used. A restaurant requires a lot of stove burners because a lot of different meals are being prepared that need to come out at the same time. That is not generally the case with a home kitchen. Home kitchens usually prepare the same meal for an entire group of people. Is a six burner range really needed when a four burner range will be more than enough burners for 99% of the meals. What is the homeowner planning to put on those burners? Was the quantity of raw ingredients to be prepared that are to be cooked on those burners considered? How are the raw ingredients going to be prepared; by taking a lot more time, by adding more helpers, by using food preparation appliances? A batch bowl food processor like a Cuisinart can prepare food for one or two burners efficiently but a continuous feed food processor like a Robot Coupe would be a more efficient choice to fill up the six burner range. If a customer is going to pay $100,000 for a kitchen renovation they should be able to afford better appliances. So far, I haven't seen this in any high end home kitchens. A lot of attention in designer home kitchens is paid to the "work triangle" but little or no attention is paid to the throughput issues involved in food preparation. It isn't that the kitchen in this video doesn't look great because it does. In fact it is a beautiful work of artistic design. The problem is that it was designed by an artist and not a cook. Commercial kitchens look the way they do because a lot of their design considerations came from the chefs who have to work in them. A tiny commercial kitchen can easily prepare 300 meals a day. An inefficient home kitchen struggles to prepare three meals a day. Two of those three meals will probably be frozen toaster waffles and hot dogs. This isn't a suggestion to make a home kitchen look like a commercial kitchen but only to suggest that a kitchen design should take meal preparation a little more seriously and incorporate the actual preparation of meals into the kitchen design. david

[@dianaaasims]

Wow!!! Such an interesting take. Very true!

[@gwenwade6059]

Valid. It is aspirational fashion. Conway quote : kitchens need water, a heat source, a board, a knife and a pot.

[@sudhalsv4921]

Wow!! This post echoes my thoughts. My designer is always going on about what colors or materials to pick but never about how to make my cooking easier. I love to cook a lot and don't care much about the hydraulic lift up system for the shutters or glossy vs super glossy laminates.

[@postholedigger8726]

@@sudhalsv4921 Click this link < kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpOWpJaPhst5a9k > to see a kitchen designed to prepare professional chef quality meals and still resemble a French Country Home Kitchen. The kitchen was designed to prepare meals one would expect to find in a fine restaurant. The commercial equipment eliminates the time consuming laborious preparation of raw ingredients.

[@postholedigger8726]

@@sudhalsv4921 A working kitchen has different design considerations than a photo op kitchen. This video demonstrates turning raw ingredients into restaurant quality meals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3u9q2aJbLeFmJo

[@aydinasivertsen8139]

Guys, speaking of designer mistakes: never choose black tile floors! Only if you’re a fan of constant cleaning, sweeping and moping. Previous owners made this mistake and I am the one who live with it every day😂

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

I've got mirror polish black tiles and it really isn't a problem. i bought one of those dry mop things and have a handheld wand style vacuum for quick spills and daily dirt. Also, it helps that the kitchen /diner is only 4 x 3 metres.

[@aydinasivertsen8139]

@@MaximilianvonPinneberg maybe this type of finish is easier to clean. We also have patio window across the entrance so it shows every little crumb 😁

[@JulieKhuu]

This is great insight thank you Aydina!

[@JulieKhuu]

You’ve got it handled Martin 🙌🏻

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

same with white floors. I inherited white tile floor in bathroom and my brown hair sheds. Like crazy and the floor always looks messy. I could sweep four times a day.

[@MRSketch09]

Just a layman thinking about what he'd like in his utility kitchen. Video was help, thanks for doing it. Definitely a good starting ground.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching MrSketch 🙏🏻☺️

[@sonyaeatman1270]

Great video!! I ❤❤❤ your commentary! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@theboumafamily1593]

Can you please do a video on walk in closets!! Love this series. Finding it very helpful for our building project

[@JulieKhuu]

I have a couple videos on walk-in closets now on the channel, check it out for tips!

[@cg741graf5]

Agree; my husband says we should call it ‘study time’ when we watch before we finalize a design meet up with our builder.

[@judyo.7995]

Thank you for mentioning the "insisting on an island" detail. I come across clients all the time who think it's no biggie to cram an island into their space, when in actuality, it's just not logical. It's just math, like you said. And the cart solution is a great thing to promote, as the availability of nicer carts has skyrocketed. Good job Julie. Keep it up.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the feedback Judy! Same here, my clients see a huge island on Instagram and always want the same when space doesn’t permit. 😆

[@barbj9785]

About 5 years ago I ordered 2 inexpensive rolling expresso carts with cabinets and a wood top. Now the same carts are 3x more expensive. I love what Julie said about the carts--we separate the two sometimes or push them together and it looks like a buffet table. I would recommend the carts--you can put them in a dining area (or just one) if you have a small space. Mine look like its part of the dining room set.

[@linamartinez2552]

Your presentations are a master class. I would like to see your personal workspace for design. Thank you.

[@kirans966]

This is the best! Thank you , Julie. can't wait for next week.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Kiran! 🙏🏻☺️

[@JL-hn6hi]

What a great video. Gonna need to rewatch multiple times!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching JL! Hope you find these tips useful when the time comes 🙏🏻☺️

[@KaffeinatedENT]

I second

[@cg741graf5]

Agree: building now and this video is just in time for my final print draft.

[@gumbypokey]

I took notes...lol...

[@jess1cax]

This is so incredibly well thought out with great details. I don’t even have a house right now but I can’t wait to refer back to this when I do!

[@JulieKhuu]

Here when you need it Jess 🙌🏻

[@CP-ww1nj]

This is SO nice of you.

[@TunefulTV]

Thank you so much Julie! I love your channel and this series! Such solid and practical advice! I’ll be sharing this with my friends and family who are currently renovating! 💕✨💕✨

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@momzilla7752]

This was the most informative and useful design video I’ve ever seen! Would love to see more like this.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching! Can’t wait to show you the rest of the series! 🙏🏻☺️

[@gumbypokey]

Subscribe!...all kinds of great info...

[@evelynsederquist9787]

Love that you allow us to see your mistakes and learn from them...We are planning a new home, and I have found this video to be invaluable! We be referring back to it for sure! Thank you for making this video and please keep them coming!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Evelyn! It’s here when you’re ready 👍🏻☺️

[@ladysgotyou2020]

Very helpful. I'm excited for the bedroom does and don'ts

[@christelschmidt7468]

Thank you for your comprehensive videos Julie! Always a pleasure to watch and mark for future plans!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope you can apply these tips when you’re ready for that phase Christel 🙌🏻☺️

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Thanks Julie, very informative and helpful. 💖

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Lorraine! 🙏🏻☺️

[@tomruth9487]

As a kitchen designer and cabinetmaker, I can only agree with the concepts outlined here. Also, I'm impressed with the photos of the kitchens shown. Great video.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the support Tom! I appreciate it coming from an industry veteran 👍🏻

[@arcadiaplace8170]

Wonderful and very thorough. Thanks

[@eunicel5964]

I cant get enough of your videos. I am learning more from you than I have from anyone else.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the support Eunice! 🙏🏻☺️

[@danielsnoblin7855]

@Eunice L Hello hope your holiday is great?

[@jeffreywalker9916]

Hello how are you doing today,

[@catheriner2615]

This was so great. I'd love to see a bedroom remodel or even living room. Thanks for your amazing content.

[@JulieKhuu]

They’re both coming up in this series Catherine ☺️

[@tammyb.1375]

Julie Khuu , Yesss!, to living room design, furniture placement...Having the hardest time trying to arrange mine!! Anddd!, it’s a square...how hard can that be??!! Wellll, mine surely is as it has two large/wide, ceiling to floor openings, one off of narrow entryway, the other going into kitchen. Also, there’s the “must keep” of our fur baby’s oversized (it seats 1 1/2 people) recliner so he can see out the window, plus it’s his cozy place!! It’s one of those from “ back in the day” when hunter green was in, true story. Still in great shape, but can’t find a chair cover in different color to fit. Never have I had the toughest challenge of arranging furniture in a square room...so discouraged & frustrated :( SOS, Julie ❤️

[@Lisawhatshersname]

@@tammyb.1375 my grandma and aunt had a fleece or sheep blanket for their dogs' beds. The only people I know that spoiled them to that point😁 but it may change the color enough to be livable for your room

[@ked4864]

Loved that you gave real measurements for spaces. So helpful! Can you please do a video about hiring a designer/decorator? What a minefield! Some are free -- as long as you buy everything from them at full retail. Some charge a flat fee. Some just give advice, no designs. Do I really need to hire an architect? The kitchen, for example -- electrical, plumbing, gas -- is so expensive no matter what, so I want it done right. I don't mind paying for a designer, and I do have some of my own ideas (thanks to your videos!). I just moved to a new town, so I can't ask for referrals from friends. Please do a video on what to look for in a designer (like you had the video about How to Hire a Contractor). Thank you

[@JulieKhuu]

I’m working on this video now Kristi, of course from my perspective it’s going to be very detailed as I don’t want to leave anything out! You either need an architect or structural engineer to stamp plans for city submission- either one can do it, so yes you need to hire one or the licensed contractor may use the one they work with. You can also contact the city and ask them for referrals, which is a great resource since they have a list of architects they love to work with.

[@gelenekennen3145]

Another informative and great series! Thanks Julie.💖

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Gelene 🙏🏻☺️

[@marlitacagas1958]

This is a timely content. Thank you so much!❤❤❤ Do hope to learn from.you more in the future especially in the living room area, and exterior design too.

[@laurab127]

Thank you, I’m actually beginning a huge kitchen remodel right now. Wish you had this out before I spent so many hours planning and researching 😬. Your tips are great!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope you’ll keep the tips in mind when it’s being built! Never too late to add key functionality Laura 👍🏻☺️

[@Stellaperez658]

I’m so looking forward to this new series!!! Julie your makeup is flawless! Any chance you can do a makeup tutorial?? Another wonderful, informative video! Thank you!

[@margaretfrazier181]

I would like to know your lipstick shade. It looks great but I don't look good in red. It makes me look harsh but yours looks good so I would try it. Name of it please or any suggestions

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Estrella! I don’t think anyone’s tuning in here for makeup tips 😆

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you Margaret ☺️ It’s a great lip pencil from Gerard cosmetics- combination of Red Brick Road + Immortal

[@carakellmeyer5037]

I want my dishwasher to be on the right of the main sink. I am right handed and it is much easier for me. And I have seen CABINETS between the main sink and the dishwasher! I cannot imagine the water slop constantly on those cabinets while cleaning up a meal. And a ENORMOUS THANK YOU for pointing our the doorways of the house. I am wanting a great big refrigerator but I never remembered to measure all the doorways it will need to paas through to get into the house. Thank you, thank you! You have saved me!

[@JulieKhuu]

Bring the fridge through your patio door Vanilva! They’re usually larger than a typical doorway 😉

[@beachysands4036]

Wow, I had to keep backing up so I could take notes. Thank you!!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@baomin60]

Julie, your videos are all so educational, so helpful! You literally inspire with every video! I really appreciate you sharing your wealth of knowledge with those of us struggling through the process of trying to make our spaces feel like "home".

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the support Baomin 🙏🏻☺️

[@baomin60]

@@JulieKhuu 👍🏾💝

[@keithwilson8831]

The best I’ve watched so far! Really good “normal” need info!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Keith! ☺️🙏🏻

[@katchabilek9872]

Oh yes!! Well this is KZbin gold - so well put together, crystal clear and Julie you are very cool. Addicted already

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Katcha 🙏🏻☺️

[@nickaoverio]

watched this twice to take down notes. thanks julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Nicka! Hope the tips come in handy when the time comes 👍🏻☺️

[@phoward6825]

It would be great see ideas on designing a practical pantry for large families

[@JulieKhuu]

Will be adding pantries and utility areas to the series 👍🏻

[@pejisan]

Agree!

[@julieredhead8316]

Thank you so much for this, I’m waiting for our kitchen designer to send me the 1st draft plans for my new kitchen. I will certainly use your advise to ensure we don’t make costly mistakes x

[@JulieKhuu]

Now you know what else to look for Julie 🙌🏻

[@camm8832]

Julie, I’ve written it before but it bears repeating - You are so smart, talented & beautiful inside & out. You need your own show!!! I really appreciate all of the detail you give in your videos. Right now I’m frustrated that many DIY projects are in process, but none of which are making progress to completion. That said, I’d love some insight into whether or not it makes sense to replace tiny baseboards from the early 90’s throughout the house - or if it makes sense to just paint them the same neutral color as the light walls throughout the space & what’s better for resale and cost effectiveness. Thanks again for keeping me sane through these months of covid! 💕💕💕

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for your support and kindness Cam! You’re the best! As for the baseboards, a quick fix would be to paint them the same color as the walls but then you would have to paint your door casing to match. I like a hefty baseboard myself to add some weight to the walls, but do what you can handle! Tackle one project at a time and see it through before moving onto the next. You got this 🙌🏻

[@lisawilkinson8364]

This is awesome! Thank you for breaking down space planning in the kitchen. So helpful.

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope my tips help your future remodel Lisa! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@sirwiddlescabbagebaker]

I'm 16 and when I was 15 I set my mind to one day build my dream home from the ground up. And when I made the decision to one day build my own home, I instantly started making the floor plan (blueprint). I am of course long way from being done with it, as I keep on getting brilliant ideas and making changes to the plan. That's why I have started to watch these kinds of videos so I am informed and know not to make some ridiculous floor plan and layout. Also, tysm for your vids, am so glad I found u 🤗

[@JulieKhuu]

You’ve got the determination to do it right 🙌🏻 Love your vision ✨

[@oliwiam7255]

I was just like you. Since I was like 15 I was dreaming of that little place of mine. Ten years later and I’ll be moving to my perfect place soon. Not house yet but quite spacious flat which I designed from a scratch. It gives so much satisfaction and gives such a confidence boost that you’ve collected knowledge about topic not connected to your field (im biotechnologist yet i love interior designing) and created it yourself. Keep dreaming 🥰

[@sirwiddlescabbagebaker]

@@oliwiam7255 am happy that u r able to live your dream. I too wish I could someday make my dream a reality

[@whichb]

Wow! This was so thorough! Thank you! I totally agree about those handles--I wear kimonos a lot and the sleeves get snagged all the time, even when I'm just walking by!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! You don’t realize it until you already have them 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@cmichaud105]

I was just about to buy those exact ones from Lew's. Now wondering if I should...

[@crazysox305]

Not even renovating my kitchen but you had me hooked!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope these tips help down the line 🙌🏻

[@cathyceesay9233]

Great video! Really informative without wiffle-waffle, thanks so much! And also the best kitchen design pics I've seen too.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Cathy! 🙏🏻✨

[@ruchi6407]

Hey Julie, your lessons are awesome -full of information and easy to understand! Please keep-up the good work. I would like to request you to do a series on home staging please. Would love to know how fast-paced home dressing works, and what all it involves. Also, if you can suggest some good courses on home staging, please. Thanks 😊👏

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the video suggestion! I’ll work it out 🙌🏻☺️

[@willtveire]

Wow, well done on this video. First ever kitchen (or any room) remodelling video I've seen... Just about to start my redoing my house in Ireland and this 54 year old guy has learnt a lot! I'll be rewatching for sure. Best wishes to you and your family!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and the support Will! Let me know if you have any questions along the way 🙏🏻☺️

[@luciabpoole]

This video is excellent and so helpful! I love your humbleness and willingness to share mistakes you’ve made! I hit submit and like after about 2 minutes! Thank you!

[@4950afl]

This is a GREAT video! You've done a very thorough job in covering all the different aspects of kitchen remodeling!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope these tips help you when the time comes Alee! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@terirogers6829]

Julie, I can already tell that I’m going to love this series. I just finished a kitchen remodel and overall, I’m very pleased. The hardest part to me was picking out a backsplash. I ended up being conservative because my granite makes a statement. Thanks so much for sharing your tips and design ideas. So helpful and timely!

[@JulieKhuu]

Then you made the right move Teri! You don’t want the backsplash competing with the star of the show 🙌🏻

[@orchidjewels4823]

I think you were wise. I've seen the mistake of a busy stone top and an equally busy backsplash. Your eyes dart back and forth with no place to rest. The worst ones have different colors besides the busy patterns.

[@bridgettemylifeinstyle212]

This was a very informative video. Our builder positioned the kitchen window to face the neighbors house instead of our backyard😭 i hate looking at their house while doing dishes. Also no space for the trash can. The simplest things can really throw off your design

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s true, sometimes you don’t realize there’s something better until you don’t have it. You can also add the trash bin underneath the sink Bridgette- or repurpose another cabinet and remove the shelves to DIY a pull out trash. They sell the components separately on Amazon (and hardware stores)

[@kathrynbaker5188]

Best 27 minutes ever. Great stuff-particularly sharing your own mistakes. Thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Kathryn! I was nervous making it this long, but I didn’t want to leave anything out! 😆

[@karengold5488]

Best, most concise kitchen advice I have seen online. Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Karen! 🙏🏻☺️

[@katharinechu4832]

Awesome video! I'm going through a kitchen remodel now so this is so timely and helpful. Could you please do a video on how to style open concept living / dining / kitchen areas to make them look cohesive? I have seen homes where each room looks great on it's own but not together as a continuous space.

[@JulieKhuu]

A cohesive color palette can tie everything together Katharine. Working on the open concept video now, it’s a hot topic! ☺️

[@rozwalkerstylist]

Julie, THANK YOU for this in depth organized guide to designing a kitchen. I often visit model homes and wonder what was the thought behind the kitchen design and function. I will definitely use this information as my guide when designing my kitchen. Continued success and blessings!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and your kindness 🙏🏻☺️

[@jenniferashby2166]

Hands down the most useful video I have watched on kitchen design!! Thank you so much for including concrete design principles that I can apply. I'm looking forward to your other videos - they can't come soon enough as we are starting our remodel this week! Thank you!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

How exciting!! Thank you for watching Jennifer! Best of luck to you 🙌🏻

[@jmwebster44]

I love these videos. There informative and so interesting. Thank you so much Julie!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jackie! 🙏🏻

[@jjpp2216]

I have learned that hiring a designer is the best money spent. It adds 10% to the cost, but easily saves you 30% or more in mistakes, so you come out way ahead and with a better end result.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes 🙌🏻 My thoughts exactly. Because you have to remember that a contractor is not the same thing as a designer and most people only budget for construction.

[@KC-rz3tq]

Problem is how do you even start looking for a designer? I don’t know anyone who hired a designer .. small circle :). What is the rate like?

[@jjpp2216]

@@KC-rz3tq the rates vary widely. Around here they are many in number, and many (most?) people use them. I would want to know their construction management experience, which frankly is far more important than the stuff we see on to (picking out fabrics and paint colours, the right marble and other finishes). A friend of mine is one of Toronto’s BIG $$$ designers (she does mansions, big normal people houses) and she’s told me that she will work a project for months and pick out all of those finishes in one day near the end. The majority of the project is designing the traffic flow, laying out the kitchen and other rooms, watching how things like windows are installed (do they line up with whatever they are supposed to line up with), etc. The finishes and other “HGTV" stuff is easy Peary.

[@lenoraeverett9200]

@@jjpp2216 Some charge by the hour, ex., $85/hour.

[@ingridsalinas470]

Yes!! Julie is the best!! My budget didn’t allow my to hire a designer. Julia will work with you depending on your budget so she can give you her advice.

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope your kitchen is coming out beautifully Ingrid! 🙌🏻☺️

[@rarieli77]

How do I hire you Julie ? We are in New York!!! Plse let me know

[@christijennings9064]

Hi Julie. I love your personal style. It seems like it has a Japanese inspiration, but I don't know the name for it. I really love the Asian feel if that is its inspiration. It is just beautiful. You have a very clear way of explaining your content. It is fun to watch and educational. Thanks for offering this content. Regards, Christi

[@theacrobaticfabergegirls9364]

You are generous with your knowledge. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Girls 🙏🏻☺️

[@Ydnis.nedsma]

What???? I haven’t been on KZbin for a couple months and your channel grow so fast you have like double or triple more followers 👍🏼

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for stopping by again Sindy! So glad I can help others with my design guides, such a blessing to have this audience 🙏🏻☺️

[@ritachinchilla-novo8863]

This is the best kitchen renovation video I have ever seen! I have been looking I am looking for one good one. This one is so informative! Thank you so very much, Julie!

[@orchidjewels4823]

Well, she gives very good advice. She should grow.

[@beantownzfinest1247]

Hi Julie! I am SO GLAD I found d your channel. I just bought my first home & it is almost empty. That may sound amazing, but not for someone who’s not great with designing. I’ve been binge-watching all your design videos to get ideas & they’ve been super helpful! But I would love to see you do one about how to design for open concept home-both large & small. Especially when the living room is open to the kitchen. I would really appreciate seeing how to properly furnish & decorate the space.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yup, that open concept video is in queue Christina! It’s a hot topic! 👍🏻

[@beantownzfinest1247]

@@JulieKhuu Omg thanks for responding! And I can’t wait to see it! I am truly at a loss about how to plan my space. My house is a new build, but very much at the lower end in terms of finishes. My home is just over 1600 square feet, with an open living, dining & kitchen area. PLEASE HELP!!!

[@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult]

Congratulations for buying your first home.

[@sherriccalewis337]

Your videos are the best!! I really appreciate you going over the mistakes that you've made. The transparency makes your content more valuable to me. I can't wait for the next video!!

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s the truth, sadly lol Anything I can do to help Sherricca! We’ve all been there 🤦🏼‍♀️😆

[@coverupper1354]

Your videos are well thought through. Thankyou

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@tatarianyindajennifer9595]

I am no 2 to comment today..... God bless this Chanel, I have learnt alot and God bless every subscriber

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and your support Tatari! 🙏🏻☺️

[@marilynhaughton1955]

God bless you too Tatari

[@g.b.2806]

This is an excellent planning guide that covers pretty much everything I had to learn over the years by trial and error. On the topic of handles: Don't just avoid open ended handles if you don't want holes in your clothes, also avoid closed end ones with very pointy/sharp edges. Sure, they look cool and provide clear lines, but is it really worth it? Go for something more smoothed out, especially if you have small children or are planning to start a family (or expect grandchildren), as pointy cabinet handles are a hazard at eye level for toddlers. We are currently in the planning stage of a kitchen remodel (previous owners did a long, straight kitchen that makes cooking feel like a marathon because there is no work triangle, only a long, long line with the sink at one end, the stove and fridge at the other) and I feel very reassured now that I've seen that my current ideas for the space correlate as much with your guidelines as the fixed points (only wall that allows for a kitchen fan, placement of the water fixtures, doors, windows) allow.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! Those long handles are troublesome as well! Thank you for watching and the feedback GB 👍🏻☺️

[@judieoleen1014]

I Love this series idea! Thank you for the great information. I would love to see a Master bathroom episode! Thanks again!

[@JulieKhuu]

I have a bathroom mistakes video on the playlist now Judie! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@felicitypickford6157]

How incredibly useful. Thank you so much Felicity

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Felicity! 🙏🏻☺️

[@sillymamacita3854]

I'm excited to see the designer challenges series! I know art hanging will be one of them!! 😁 I need help with room/furniture scale and how much is too much decor? 😄 Thank you gorgeous!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hanging art is coming up in Living room mistakes. I have a video out now in my Dream Space series about scale and proportion- check it out ☺️

[@danielsnoblin7855]

@Silly Hello how are you doing?

[@vtiwari2006]

I am doing the interior decoration of my newly purchased house and was at loss where to start and how to think about some of the design elements that fit my personality. I have been watching all your videos back to back and you have provided fair bit of very useful information in each of the videos. Now I am very clear as to how to approach the designing and putting the elements together. Must watch for anyone looking to remodel the living space or starting afresh. Great videos. Thanks a ton Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s awesome Vikas! So glad I can help, thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@edehenriquez3922]

Thank you sooo much for this video! We are going to tackle the refresh of our kitchen & didn’t know where to start.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! Hope it helps your process Ede! 🙌🏻

[@joannalexa2531]

So happy i watched this, thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Joanna! 🙏🏻☺️

[@ligiacastaneda7517]

Make a video on living room, dining room combining the space. Please

[@JulieKhuu]

Yup, they’re both coming up next Ligia! Stay tuned 🙏🏻☺️

[@mackes3683]

Another kitchen design mistake that I see very often: extending the backsplash to the side walls. Most of the time, it looks odd.

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s a good one 🙌🏻 There are ways to integrate the side backsplash into a design, I’ll add it to a future how to video. Thank you for watching Kristine!

[@Jill221]

Omg I did this haha someone help me 😂

[@isamonaa]

Omg! Yes! I found it super odd when the designer told me about it extending. I think it looks weird too, just my opinion 🙃. Thank god we opted to not get a backsplash but will do it ourselves.

[@carenroi3103]

Memorizing everything you're saying. This is so useful. I love it.

[@JulieKhuu]

Here when you need it Caren! 👍🏻

[@cristineramos6051]

This is all one needs to plan a kitchen remodel. Thank you so much. This one is saved and shared multiple times.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and sharing Cristine 🙏🏻☺️

[@chibigirl8545]

Thank you so much! I'm prickling with excitement and can't wait to start planning.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Chibi! That’s the best part- planning 🙌🏻☺️

[@denieceseow1115]

Thanks a million Julie ! The kitchen is the heart of the home....we certainly got all the good tips from you in this video ! Bless !

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Deniece! 🙏🏻☺️

[@christinew9056]

This video is such a great resource! I would like to see design mistakes related to either home offices or home gyms. Thanks for the great content you provide!

[@JulieKhuu]

Home office mistakes coming up Christine 🙌🏻☺️

[@brendanwalllis]

much food for thought Julie. Thank you for this goldmine of advice and inspiration.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching B! 🙏🏻☺️