Home, Refined Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:10:10 -0400 http://www.finedesignsandinteriors.com en © 2026 Home, Refined yes 1705a8b8-6390-52ac-a041-92ebca4548a5 Melinda Elliott episodic false Home, Refined is a podcast for homeowners who want a beautiful, functional home—without costly mistakes or overwhelm. Hosted by award-winning interior designer Melinda Peters Elliott, each episode delivers real-world design advice, smart planning tips, and insider insights to help you elevate your space with confidence.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Melinda Elliott https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ee53szmgkg02cyklwo81boyw7bx2?.jpg Home, Refined http://www.finedesignsandinteriors.com Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid Melinda Elliott, an experienced interior designer, discusses common kitchen design mistakes and how to avoid them. She covers topics such as prioritizing function over looks, work triangle and traffic patterns, seating areas, storage planning, lighting design, electrical and outlet placement, choosing wrong cabinetry and finishes, and the importance of professional design advice. Melinda emphasizes the need for thoughtful planning and expert guidance to create a kitchen that supports lifestyle and elevates the home.

Takeaways

  • Prioritize function over looks
  • Thoughtful planning and expert guidance are key to successful kitchen design

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Kitchen Design Mistakes
  • 05:47 Work Triangle and Traffic Patterns
  • 12:03 Storage Planning and Cabinetry
  • 17:52 Electrical and Outlet Placement
  • 25:12 Skipping Professional Design Advice
  • 29:56 Final Thoughts on Kitchen Design
]]> Melinda Elliott, an experienced interior designer, discusses common kitchen design mistakes and how to avoid them. She covers topics such as prioritizing function over looks, work triangle and traffic patterns, seating areas, storage planning, lighting design, electrical and outlet placement, choosing wrong cabinetry and finishes, and the importance of professional design advice. Melinda emphasizes the need for thoughtful planning and expert guidance to create a kitchen that supports lifestyle and elevates the home.

Takeaways

  • Prioritize function over looks
  • Thoughtful planning and expert guidance are key to successful kitchen design

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Kitchen Design Mistakes
  • 05:47 Work Triangle and Traffic Patterns
  • 12:03 Storage Planning and Cabinetry
  • 17:52 Electrical and Outlet Placement
  • 25:12 Skipping Professional Design Advice
  • 29:56 Final Thoughts on Kitchen Design
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