As much as we may like the idea of a brand-new kitchen, it can be a nightmare trying to ignore all the things everyone tells you that you should include in your renovation. The time has come to take control and only include the things you need andwant, making up your own mind and not wasting the budget on things that may only impress other people, while they don’t do anything for you.
For years, luxury kitchens followed a predictable formula of oversized waterfall islands, statement appliances, and gadgets such as the pop-up island plug sockets; these were all considered the signs of a high-end modern kitchen, and we didn't question it.