There is a funny thing about a beautiful kitchen. It can look perfect for about five minutes. Then someone makes coffee. Someone else leaves a water bottle on the counter. The toaster comes out. The air fryer appears. Mail lands near the island. A backpack …

Planning a kitchen remodel sounds exciting at first. Then the decisions start stacking up. You find a cabinet color you love. Then you see a countertop that might work better. Then someone mentions moving the refrigerator, widening the walkway, adding an island, or opening up …