5 tell-tale signs that show you it’s time to remodel your kitchen

There’s no doubt that the kitchen is the focal point of the home.

However, remodeling it is a major investment that you may not want to go into unless you have some valid reasons to do so.

But let’s face it: you will have to get it done at some point, especially if you’re planning to live in your current home long-term.

A functional and aesthetic kitchen can improve your everyday life and increase the value of your home.

So let’s see some of the tell-tale signs that your kitchen needs an upgrade.

1. Too much countertop clutter

Do you ever feel like wherever you turn your head in the kitchen you see mess?

Do you always end up using your dining table for food preparation instead of your countertops?

If your answer to these questions was yes, it seems your countertops need some serious reorganization, or even better – extension.

With added countertop space, you can comfortably store your appliances, effectively declutter, and make food preparation way more enjoyable.

2. You never have enough storage space

Lack of storage is probably the most common problem homeowners have to face.

If your cabinets are fully packed, have no space for all your appliances and utensils, you will be compelled to just tuck them away wherever you find a free slot.

This can make it really difficult for you to keep things handy and find what you need when cooking.

You should aim for having an assigned spot for each of your most important appliances.

Adding shelving to your kitchen island, expanding cabinets, or installing a pantry and adding under-cabinet shelving can help you achieve this.

3. The kitchen is high-maintenance

The kitchen is high-maintenance

You just did a deep cleaning in your kitchen.

One day later everything is dirty again and you are back to square one.

Sounds familiar?

This means your kitchen needs an upgrade.

If you frequently have to spend an unreasonable amount of time cleaning and maintaining your kitchen, it’s an obvious sign that it needs an upgrade.

Luckily though, sometimes it’s enough to refinish your cabinet and countertop surfaces to make cleaning easier.

4. You notice a lot of wasted potential

And when we say potential what we really mean is space.

If you are running a busy kitchen, or there is more than one cook in the family, you can never have enough space.

Lack of space due to an impractical layout can make cooking a hassle (and even dangerous).

If you constantly keep bumping into the other cook, your oven is too far from the countertops, or there’s just simply not enough room for food prep, you may need to rethink your kitchen layout.

With the help of a professional, you may discover a lot of wasted space that can be optimized to suit your needs and come up with solutions to create a more functional flowing layout.

5. You just don’t feel comfortable in your kitchen anymore

You just don’t feel comfortable in your kitchen anymore

Whether it’s because your needs have changed over the years, your family has gotten bigger, or you just can’t stand your outdated cabinets and appliances, if you absolutely hate going into your kitchen, it’s time to make some changes.

Sometimes even the smallest upgrades can help you feel more comfortable; but, in some cases a full-scale remodel is necessary.

If you are looking for an experienced contractor to give your kitchen a face-lift, you are at the right place!

We would love to be a part of your renovation project.