There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a fresh, newly renovated kitchen—bright walls, clean tiles, shiny appliances—it’s every homeowner’s dream! Of course, it’s not always feasible to invest in a brand new kitchen. So if you’re thinking about updating your kitchen, you’ll need to decide whether it really is an essential renovation. That's where we come in! Here are five of the most important signs that indicate you have a dated kitchen and it really is time for an update!
5 Signs You Have A Dated Kitchen
1. Your kitchen features an outdated design trend
It’s easy to become accustomed to the way your kitchen looks if you’ve lived in it for years. In some instances, your kitchen may have incredible bones and all the space needs is a few swaps and upgrades to instantly elevate your kitchen, however, if your kitchen features a truly dated look, it may be time for a full-scale renovation.
What key indicators should you be looking for? If your space is filled with old styles like valance curtains and cheap steel hardware, or if your kitchen layout simply isn't functioning well for a modern household.
2. You just don’t have enough space to work
Kitchen flow is crucial to your space - it may just be the most important factor to a well-functioning kitchen! If your kitchen design is out of date, chances are the space is also not functioning to full capacity. Even larger kitchens can feel cramped and inefficient when the space is leveraged poorly.
If you find yourself constantly looking for more storage space, reaching to the backs of cupboards or bending over to the lowest drawer for your cooking essentials, it may be a sign that a fresh design layout is just what you need.
3. Your kitchen feels dark and claustrophobic
Bad kitchen lighting - both natural and artificial - is a huge indicator that your space requires a renovation!
If you feel like your windows are too small to let in enough natural light or your dark wood cabinets are making you feel claustrophobic, it's a sign that it’s time to brighten things up with a refurbishment. Think lighter woods, modern light fixtures, larger windows and contemporary wall colours to brighten and liven up your space.
4. You feel stressed in your kitchen
While you may be focusing on how your kitchen looks, it’s also important to pay close attention to how your kitchen makes you feel. If you find that you feel unhappy when you’re in your kitchen, that’s as good a sign as any that something needs to change. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home - and if you truly don’t like your kitchen, you should change it!
5. It’s showing signs of wear and tear
Let's finish with the obvious - if your kitchen is looking a little worse for wear, it's time for an upgrade! Not only are signs of wear and tear unattractive on a superficial level, they're also potential indicators of internal damage that should be fixed sooner rather than later.
Look for key giveaways like water damage, peeling edge banding, yellowing paint, worn out wood finishes or sticky drawers. If your kitchen is sporting any of these less than desirable traits - it's time to contact the pros!
The Takeaway
There are a lot of good reasons to redo your kitchen. Whether it’s looking dated, it feels cramped or it simply doesn’t function for your family's needs, Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry is here to help you build the kitchen of your dreams.
Get in touch with an expert from our team today to get started.
Photo: Kassandra Arbour Photography
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