In Fort Collins, Colorado, a homeowner jumped into a kitchen remodel with a clear vision of how it should look. New cabinets, modern lighting, fresh paint. Everything checked out visually.
Two months later, frustration set in. Storage felt wrong, outlets were in awkward spots, and everyday tasks took longer than before. The renovation looked good but did not work well.
The mistake was skipping the lifestyle conversation. Homeowners often design for appearance instead of daily habits. How you cook, move, store items, and clean matters more than trends.
The best renovations start by understanding how you live, not how the space looks on day one