I’m an interior designer – a common storage problem is a dust trap and a waste of space

No matter the size of your kitchen, it can always seem like you don’t have enough space.

An interior designer shared the five most common mistakes she sees people make when decorating that part of their home.

In her videoOlivia Caplan (@oliviacaplandesign) explained why every design choice hinders your kitchen.

For her first tip, she advised her audience to take their cabinets all the way to the kitchen ceiling.

The TikToker pointed out that leaving a six-inch gap between the top and the ceiling “creates a dust trap and is difficult to clean because it gets greasy, dusty and horrible.”

Olivia highlighted a second problem with this particular design layout.

“It’s wasted space and if there aren’t a lot of upper cabinets, that would have been a great place to maximize storage,” she explained.

“Running your units all the way to the top is so much more efficient and leads to tons of extra storage space.

“It looks much more custom and high-end, but is also more practical.”

Olivia then discussed a specific type of lighting that she described as “horrible and unnecessary.”

“Don’t get me started on these horrible things, spotlights, don’t do this. First of all, it’s a waste of money, and second of all, it makes you feel like you’re living in a hospital,” she said.

Instead, Olivia recommended incorporating statement lighting or lamps into your space.

She also explained how important it is to map out your kitchen in advance.

“It’s very often the island where people go wrong when mapping out their kitchen,” Olivia said.

“I would really urge you to map everything out as best you can to make sure everything is functional.”

The decor expert then discussed the use of color in kitchens.

“So often I see people make the mistake of being too shy, too cautious and a little bit safe with color,” Olivia said.

“You don’t have to create a fluorescent pink kitchen or a hugely vibrant kitchen that might go out of style.”

Instead, she recommended adding a subtle but interesting pop of color to your space.

Finally, Olivia encouraged her audience to consider storage space when planning their kitchen.

“So often I see kitchens where they have made a very expensive payment and they have been guided by the design and pursued the aesthetic,” she said.

“Before you sign off on your kitchen, you need to plan every unit down to the last detail.”

Olivia added that the best way to take your home to the next level is to plan it thoroughly.

“My point is to plan, plan and plan again, otherwise you’re wasting money,” she said.

Her followers shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.

“You are so precise that you don’t plan your serve,” one viewer wrote.

“I can’t stand spotlights either, the multiple shadows in all different directions just look awful,” said another TikTok user.

“I like the idea of ​​a lamp, it will make my kitchen cozier,” said a third person.

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