Kitchen remodels are often seen as a guaranteed upgrade. New cabinets, new counters, new layout—what could go wrong? Plenty, actually. One of the most common (and expensive) mistakes homeowners make is over-renovating , especially in the kitchen. And the tricky part? Most people don’t realize they’re doing it until it’s too late. ⸻ What Over-Renovating Really Means Over-renovating doesn’t mean improving your kitchen too much—it means improving it beyond what your ho