The One Feature My Chef Friend Told Me to Avoid at All Costs in My Kitchen Renovation

"Fans are not sufficient for properly venting cooking odors. You really want high-quality ventilation."

The article highlights the invaluable guidance provided by a professional chef friend during a kitchen renovation. Key advice includes avoiding the installation of an over-stove microwave, which the chef strongly recommends against for proper ventilation. She emphasizes the importance of high-quality ventilation in maintaining a pleasant cooking environment versus merely saving space. The collaboration with the chef not only helped with practical layout choices but also highlighted how to optimize the kitchen's functionality based on a family's cooking needs.

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