Renovating your kitchen is like giving your home a mini facelift: It’s exciting, but also a bit daunting! One of the first decisions you'll face is choosing the right layout.

If you are planning a kitchen renovation and have kids (or are planning to have them) it’s a great idea to factor them into your plans.

Bench space is one of the most important elements of your kitchen, so make sure you get it right, as it will be difficult (and expensive) to add more once your renovation has finished. Here’s what you should think about.