Discover the kitchen design must-haves that create a beautiful, hardworking and timeless space, from layered lighting and clever storage to durable materials and thoughtful styling.

Building a new home is exciting, but it is also where some of the biggest design mistakes happen. From forgotten curtain allowances to poor lighting plans and budgets spent in the wrong places, these are the details that can completely change how a home feels and functions. In this blog, I share the most common mistakes I see in new builds and the simple design decisions that make the biggest difference long term.