5 Signs Your Kitchen is Ready for a Remodel

Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house. It is where your family gathers to eat, cook, share, and communicate. Therefore, when this vital part of your living space no longer functions optimally, it’s time to contemplate a remodel. Here are five signs your kitchen is primed and ready for a renovation:

1.) Counters Need Attention

Your countertops are vital to the overall feel and look of your kitchen. If you are wondering if your kitchen needs updating, begin by giving your counters a once over. Look for signs like discoloration, scratches, burns, water damage, cracks, and chips. All of these are proof that your countertops are worn and in need of attention. A remodel gives you the chance to update not only for aesthetic reasons but also for durability. Next, take note of your available counter space. If your counters are crammed full and you have a difficult time prepping meals or entertaining guests, this could indicate you need additional counter space added to the room. 

2.) Cabinets in Poor Condition

Another vital aspect of your kitchen is your cabinets. Evaluate them by looking for discoloration, peeling, or chipping on the cabinets themselves. Then consider if you have enough space in your current cabinets. Are there items that simply have nowhere to go in your kitchen? Do you find yourself storing kitchen items outside of your kitchen because you don’t have enough cabinet space? These are all factors that indicate a restoration is in order. 

3.) Limiting Layout

Do you find yourself limited in any way by your kitchen layout? Do you bump into things when moving around the room? Do you find yourself unable to entertain as you would like in the space? When you open cabinets or drawers, do they ever hit appliances or other structures in the room? Can you get to everything you need to easily? Consider all these points to determine if your current kitchen layout works or needs work. If you find that your layout is limiting you, you can address the problem with a complete kitchen renovation.

4.) Inadequate Lighting

Lighting is vitally important to your kitchen’s ambiance. If you find the room dated, depressing and/or dark due to bad lighting, this is a problem that needs to be addressed. You might not have even noticed the room is dark before looking for this sign. Poor lighting is often overlooked but vital to a well-functioning room. Thankfully, updating lighting is a common part of kitchen remodels and often has a significant impact on the look of the room once updated. 

5.) Overall Style Lacking

Finally, the last sign your kitchen is in dire need of a remodel is an overall lack of style. This is usually because the room is truly outdated or has fallen into disrepair. Either way, by updating your kitchen you will add value to your home and increase its overall appeal to any potential buyers down the road. Also, as the central hub of your home, your renovated kitchen will give your family a much more comfortable, enjoyable space to gather and entertain.

If you relate to any of the signs listed above, it’s time for a kitchen renovation. Contact Diamond Kitchen and Bath at 602-246-1518 for more information on how you can get the kitchen of your dreams at an affordable price.