1.Start with the light
Note which windows get afternoon sun. That decides where glare falls and which counters and doors hold up best.
2.Plan for heat
Cabinets, counters and appliances all handle heat differently. Ask how each one behaves in a hot kitchen before choosing.
3.Then storage
Pull-outs and drawers keep what you use often close to the work area, which matters more when the kitchen is busy.
4.Finishes come last
Once the layout and the light are settled, choosing color and texture is the easy part.
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