5 Kitchen Remodel Mistakes Morristown Homeowners Make

The most common kitchen remodel mistakes we see in Morristown NJ — rough-in mismatches, lead-time miscalculations, undersized electrical, finish coordination misses, countertop templating timing — and how to plan around each one.

Five kitchen remodel mistakes Morristown homeowners make: (1) Ordering fixtures the same week as demo starts — specialty cabinets and luxury plumbing trims like Brizo Litze and ROHL Lombardia still run 8-16 week lead times, so demo should land roughly when long-lead items arrive. (2) Picking a faucet without checking the rough-in — Morristown homes built before 1980 routinely have non-standard plumbing rough-ins with 4-inch hole spacing instead of 8, single-hole sinks where a widespread faucet was specified, or bridge faucets that don't clear deeper farmhouse sinks. (3) Mixing finishes without a plan — brushed gold faucet, polished nickel cabinet pulls, matte black pendants, polished chrome appliances all in one kitchen reads accidental. Choose a dominant finish that repeats across three or more elements. (4) Underspeccing the electrical service — a 36-inch induction range pulls 40+ amps, double ovens add another 40-50, instant-hot taps and beverage centers each add 15. Many pre-1990 Morristown homes are already loaded on 100A or 150A service and need an upgrade before the new kitchen loads can land. (5) Buying countertops before final cabinet measurements — cabinets must be physically installed and verified before stone is templated. Your Showroom at TPS at 108 Ridgedale Ave Bldg 4 walks Morristown homeowners through these checks at the design phase. Free consultations Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. See our full Kitchen Renovation Morristown guide for cabinet style guidance, budget tiers, and timeline considerations.

Your Showroom at TPS is a premium kitchen and bath showroom in Morris County, New Jersey with two locations. Our Morristown showroom is at 108 Ridgedale Ave, Building 4, Morristown NJ 07960 — call (973) 538-1440. Our Denville showroom is at 424 Route 46, Denville NJ 07834 — call (973) 957-0000. We carry over 70 brands and 336,000 products including faucets, sinks, vanities, tubs, showers, toilets, lighting, cabinets, and hardware. Free design consultations are available at both locations. Walk-ins welcome.

Morristown hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-1pm (Saturday closed Memorial Day through Labor Day), closed Sunday. Denville hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, closed Monday and Sunday.