The Dishwasher Mistake HGTV's Jasmine Roth Warns To Avoid At All Costs

What happens when one HGTV star shares advice with another HGTV alum? You get some solid tips that will keep you from working your way into a corner, literally. Yes, avoiding corner placement of your dishwasher is one of the helpful suggestions Jasmine Roth, who stars in "Help! I Wrecked My House," imparts to Emily Henderson.

When asked about the biggest design mistakes ever, Roth explains why corner dishwasher placement can be a big deal: "If possible, don't put your dishwasher in a corner. It might look good in theory, but once everything is in place, you'll realize when the dishwasher is open (if the handles don't hit, which can be a whole additional problem) it will be blocking cabinets that you need to open to put dishes away," as noted in Henderson's blog. 

Since most people are looking for ways to use their dishwashers better, Roth's suggestion is well worth considering. Of course, there are times when space constraints make putting these useful appliances anywhere other than a corner impossible. If you have a choice during a remodel, though, there are several factors to consider when deciding where to place your dishwasher.

When contemplating where is the best place in your kitchen for your dishwasher, putting it near a sink is an essential requirement since plumbing is already in place there and dirty dishes usually go directly from the sink to the dishwasher. Ideally, it should be installed no more than 36 inches away for loading convenience, whether the appliance is installed under a countertop or in an island.

Wondering about installing your dishwasher to the right or the left of the sink? When there's enough space on either side to have a choice, it's a matter of convenience. For a right-handed person, it's suggested to install a dishwasher to the left of the sink and for a left-hander to the right. That may seem counterintuitive, but a right-handed individual will likely be holding a dish in their left hand when rinsing or scraping off food residue. It's more efficient to transfer it to the dishwasher without having to turn awkwardly or put a scrubbing tool down and pick it up again.

Another thing to consider is leaving enough space to move around in your kitchen, even when the dishwasher door is open. Placing the appliance at the end of a line of cabinetry where frequently used items are stowed is one alternative. In small spaces, that might mean sticking the dishwasher in a corner, but take Jasmine Roth's advice and reject that placement for a more user-friendly location if you can.