{"id":3142,"date":"2020-09-24T15:54:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T08:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/?p=3142"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:03:20","slug":"kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of Kitchen Renovation in Singapore? Avoid These 11 Costly Mistakes","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Kitchen_Renovation_Mistakes_To_Avoid\" >Kitchen Renovation &amp; Mistakes To Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#1_Kitchen_Renovation_Common_Mistake_Not_Enough_Storage_Spaces\" >#1. Kitchen Renovation Common Mistake: Not Enough Storage Spaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#2_Dont_Keep_Your_Budget_Under_Control_When_Remodeling_Your_Kitchen\" >#2. Don&#8217;t Keep Your Budget Under Control When Remodeling Your Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#3_Leaving_Kitchen_Appliances_Till_Last\" >#3. Leaving Kitchen Appliances Till Last<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#4_Kitchen_Renovation_Worst_Mistake_Doing_The_Whole_Thing_Alone\" >#4. Kitchen Renovation Worst Mistake: Doing The Whole Thing Alone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#5_Focus_Too_Much_On_Kitchen_Design\" >#5. Focus Too Much On Kitchen Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#6_Lack_Of_Lighting\" >#6. Lack Of Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#7_Overlook_The_Ventilation\" >#7. Overlook The Ventilation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#8_Wrong_Placement_Of_Kitchen_Island\" >#8. Wrong Placement Of Kitchen Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#9_Not_Enough_Counter_Space\" >#9. Not Enough Counter Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#10_Wrong_Kitchen_Flooring_Choice\" >#10. Wrong Kitchen Flooring Choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/kitchen-renovation-in-singapore-mistakes-to-avoid\/#11_Use_Improper_Types_Of_Paint\" >#11. Use Improper Types Of Paint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2025-2026, kitchen renovation trends in Singapore are increasingly shaped by compact spatial planning, rising renovation costs, and lifestyle-driven design priorities. With most homeowners living in HDB flats or condominiums, efficient space optimisation remains critical. Designers are moving toward highly customised carpentry with full-height cabinetry, internal organisers, and modular storage systems to maximise functionality without compromising visual clarity. Open-concept kitchens continue to be popular, but there is a noticeable shift toward subtle zoning through material transitions, island extensions, or glass partitions to manage cooking fumes while preserving openness.<\/p>\n<p>Material selection is also becoming more performance-focused. Quartz and sintered stone countertops are preferred for durability and low maintenance, while laminate finishes with textured woodgrain or matte surfaces are chosen for cost efficiency amid inflationary pressures. Integrated appliances and concealed wiring are increasingly expected to achieve a streamlined, built-in look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kitchen_Renovation_Mistakes_To_Avoid\"><\/span>Kitchen Renovation &amp; Mistakes To Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kitchen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/\">renovation<\/a> might be among your most important investments (that can last for years, not only helps increase your entire house&#8217;s value, but also level up your lifestyle). However, during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/\">30 years in this business<\/a>, we have heard many sad stories about homeowners in Singapore who suffered really terrible &amp; stressful experiences during their kitchen remodeling.<\/p>\n<p>Below are #11 most common mistakes people make when renovating their kitchens (you will probably want to carefully check to avoid repeating them on your own project).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-1200x4313.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-1200x4313.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-300x1078.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-150x539.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-427x1536.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-570x2048.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-scaled.jpg 712w\" alt=\"Kitchen-Renovation-in-Singapore-Infographic\" width=\"1200\" height=\"4313\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Kitchen_Renovation_Common_Mistake_Not_Enough_Storage_Spaces\"><\/span>#1. Kitchen Renovation Common Mistake: Not Enough Storage Spaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common mistakes when renovating your kitchen is to underestimate your demand for storage space. Take advantage of all storage opportunities you possibly have, even small add-ons such as cabinets, roll-out drawers, and tray dividers, &#8230; Wall-mounted pegboard is also a quite smart solution to increase your store space (and for decoration purposes as well) that you can consider.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/273a-punggol\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/f5d656aafba2436-1-1200x800.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/f5d656aafba2436-1-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/f5d656aafba2436-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/f5d656aafba2436-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/f5d656aafba2436-1-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/f5d656aafba2436-1.png 1619w\" alt=\"273A-PUNGGOL-e\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Keep_Your_Budget_Under_Control_When_Remodeling_Your_Kitchen\"><\/span>#2. Don&#8217;t Keep Your Budget Under Control When Remodeling Your Kitchen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The expense to remodel your kitchen can quickly &amp; easily rack up (especially if you don&#8217;t have a strict plan to manage your budget). A simple tip given is never to spend more than 15% of your house&#8217;s value on kitchen renovation. Additionally, kitchen cabinets may account for up to one-third of the total reno cost, so please keep it in mind before spending on other stuff.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/budget-kitchen-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid-1200x916.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/budget-kitchen-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid-1200x916.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/budget-kitchen-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/budget-kitchen-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/budget-kitchen-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid-1536x1172.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/budget-kitchen-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"budget-kitchen-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid\" width=\"1200\" height=\"916\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Leaving_Kitchen_Appliances_Till_Last\"><\/span>#3. Leaving Kitchen Appliances Till Last<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shopping for kitchen appliances might not be the most interesting task during your kitchen remodeling journey, but perhaps, it&#8217;s the most important step many people forget to plan from the beginning. That&#8217;s true, we can see how much easier it is to pick your cabinets &amp; countertops (with dimensions) to fit your existing refrigerators, induction\/gas hops, dishwashing machines, and microwaves, &#8230; (Imagine that you did the whole thing in reverse, that could be a disaster).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/191a-rivervale-drive\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-18-at-11.18.31-AM-1-1200x802.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-18-at-11.18.31-AM-1-1200x802.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-18-at-11.18.31-AM-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-18-at-11.18.31-AM-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-18-at-11.18.31-AM-1.jpeg 1280w\" alt=\"191A-Rivervale-Drive-1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Kitchen_Renovation_Worst_Mistake_Doing_The_Whole_Thing_Alone\"><\/span>#4. Kitchen Renovation Worst Mistake: Doing The Whole Thing Alone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re going to implement your DIY kitchen renovation, you still should consult with an expert for some benefits below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor &amp; refine your remodeling plan: telling you what works and what doesn&#8217;t.<\/li>\n<li>Recommend you some reliable brands &amp; wise choice of materials.<\/li>\n<li>Provide you with some tips &amp; ideas you&#8217;ve possibly never heard about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(And if you don&#8217;t know, Weiken is regconised as the most trusted reno expert in Singapore with over 27+ years in operation).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udcaf From a Hand-drawn Sketch to Reality (Scandinavian Kitchen Design)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zvr9Nd0TeMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Focus_Too_Much_On_Kitchen_Design\"><\/span>#5. Focus Too Much On Kitchen Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Weiken, we always strictly require beauty and aesthetic elements for all of our designs. However, the great balance between a design&#8217;s appearance &amp; functionality is much more important (especially for kitchen remodeling).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/272c-jurong-west-st-24\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-1200x779.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-1200x779.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-1536x998.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-2048x1330.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-400x260.jpg 400w\" alt=\"272C-JURONG-WEST-ST-24-1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"779\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Lack_Of_Lighting\"><\/span>#6. Lack Of Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone agrees on the importance of having enough lighting in the kitchen. Additionally, for specific tasks and use purposes, you may want to have different &amp; proper lights, such as when preparing meals, chopping vegetables, manipulating kitchen appliances (task lighting), having dinner (soft lighting), and showing off your kitchen in normal condition (LED accent lighting).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/587-woodlands-drive-6\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-24-at-4.29.37-PM-1200x779.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-24-at-4.29.37-PM-1200x779.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-24-at-4.29.37-PM-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-24-at-4.29.37-PM-150x97.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-24-at-4.29.37-PM-400x260.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-03-24-at-4.29.37-PM.jpeg 1280w\" alt=\"587-Woodlands-Drive-6-6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"779\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Overlook_The_Ventilation\"><\/span>#7. Overlook The Ventilation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ventilation system is always a significant element to focus on during the renovation process, especially for open kitchens. A good ventilation system can not only prevent food odors from getting out into the air and sticking to the walls &amp; furniture but also remove extra heat, smoke &amp; moisture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/814-tampines-st-81\/\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"814-TAMPINES-ST-81-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/4-1-scaled-ot1c80mfy1vl2cgot09a71570yg47nr81tzwglitm8.jpg\" alt=\"814-TAMPINES-ST-81-4\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Wrong_Placement_Of_Kitchen_Island\"><\/span>#8. Wrong Placement Of Kitchen Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/hdb-kitchen-island-design-in-singapore\/\">kitchen island<\/a> is an amazing solution to expand your preparation area. However, if your kitchen space is quite limited (with lots of appliances installed), an improper placement of the kitchen island may bring many troubles to you. For example, if the island is too close to other units (refrigerators, stovetops, &#8230;), it will badly affect the traffic flow inside your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>(For safety, you should leave at least 4 feet of space surrounding the island &#8211; that&#8217;s to allow a proper &amp; convenient traffic flow and permit any kitchen components&#8217; doors to easily open when being placed opposite to the island).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/439b-bukit-batok-west-ave-8\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/b9d25a537f5f493-1-1200x800.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/b9d25a537f5f493-1-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/b9d25a537f5f493-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/b9d25a537f5f493-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/b9d25a537f5f493-1-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/b9d25a537f5f493-1.png 1619w\" alt=\"439B-BUKIT-BATOK-WEST-AVE-8-e\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Not_Enough_Counter_Space\"><\/span>#9. Not Enough Counter Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try asking a housewife and she will tell you how frustrating &amp; uncomfortable to cook in a kitchen lacking counter spaces. This normally comes together with mistake #3 above, that&#8217;s when you didn&#8217;t plan for all appliances &amp; tools placed on the countertop at the beginning of the renovation process. There are, however, some cases where you prioritize aesthetics rather than functionality, but you still need to carefully consider them before engaging with the option of narrow counter space.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/portfolio\/439b-bukit-batok-west-ave-8\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/0eec2f20ae9f41d-1-1200x767.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/0eec2f20ae9f41d-1-1200x767.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/0eec2f20ae9f41d-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/0eec2f20ae9f41d-1-150x96.png 150w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/0eec2f20ae9f41d-1-1536x982.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/0eec2f20ae9f41d-1.png 1690w\" alt=\"439B-BUKIT-BATOK-WEST-AVE-8-b\" width=\"1200\" height=\"767\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Wrong_Kitchen_Flooring_Choice\"><\/span>#10. 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