1. Think realistically about your lifestyle. A lot of people have an unrealistic vision of how they live or how they imagine they'll live once they have a new kitchen. We have to design for real life, not fantasy. We're creatures of habit, and a renovated kitchen isn't going to alter those habits. 2. Don't get stuck on a fantasy wish list. When picking out items to add to your kitchen, ask yourself: Is this essential? If it is not, chances are you don’t need it. 3. The renovation won't be fast. In fact, it will take a (1 comments)