Small kitchens don’t leave much
room for error. During a recent kitchen renovation in Hartford, we saw how a few early layout decisions can either save money or quietly blow up a budget.
How layout mistakes usually happen:
Appliances are chosen before clearances are confirmed
Cabinet depths don’t account for door swings
Walkways shrink once everything is installed
How we planned it correctly:
Measured appliance clearances with doors open
Kept a minimum 42-inch walkwa
y where possible
Adjusted cabinet widths instead of forcing standard sizes
Prioritized function over symmetry
Why this matters:
Fixing layout mistakes after cabinets are installed means reordering materials or living with daily frustration.
Local note:
Cabinets were sourced from a Hartford-area cabinet supplier, which allowed for quicker revisions during planning.
Takeaway:
In small kitchens, layout matters more than finishes. Get the flow right first — everything else follows.
