If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I don’t make a single renovation decision without falling down at least 47 research rabbit holes first. And hot tip, you should do the same. Before we finalized our kitchen, I wasn’t just picking pretty finishes. I was thinking through grocery unloading, coffee making, entertaining, future kids, storage needs, sight lines, appliance placement, budgets, and whether I’d still love a decision five years from now. The reality is that the best renovations aren’t built around inspiration photos alone, they’re built around your habits. How you live, what you reach for, what drives you crazy, what needs to grow with you. The pretty part comes later, and is that much easier when the rest is planned. Comment SHOP if you’d like to learn more about and shop this space! traditionalhome nancymeyers kitchenrenos cottagekitchen kitcheninspo