When the Time is Right...

If you find yourself asking this question, the answer is most likely “yes,” but you’ll want to do just a bit more research before you pull the trigger. After all, a kitchen remodeling job is a big project that requires a substantial amount of time and can be quite costly, it’s not the type of thing one should do on a whim.

So let’s take the time to examine some scenarios in which you can feel confident that it actually is the correct time to remodel your kitchen.

You hate your kitchen

Honestly, is there a better reason? This feeling of not being able to stand your kitchen isn’t frivolous or fickle, especially if you’ve been feeling it for a long time. If you hate the way your kitchen looks and feels, you should listen to that feeling because ultimately you are the person who has to live with it.

If you hate your kitchen and feel embarrassed to have guests see it, it’s probably a good time to make moves towards remodeling it. After all, remodeling your kitchen isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade, it is a very real quality of life improvement.

You’ve outgrown your kitchen

We mean this in more than one way. There will come a time when your kitchen simply can’t keep up with you and your family. It could be insufficient storage and overstuffed cabinets or maybe your darling little children have grown into ravenous teenagers who seem to always need a snack. 

Maybe you designed your kitchen at a younger and more impulsive time in your life and you’d like your kitchen and appliances to better match who you are now.

Remodeling your kitchen allows you the freedom to open the space up, entertain guests and make your kitchen a more social space. They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it’s time to start treating it as such.

Your kitchen has significant wear and tear

Even the most sturdily built and well-planned kitchen is no match for the damage that everyday use and time will bring. Countertops will be scuffed, appliances will cease to function, and it will inevitably begin to appear dreary and weathered. Having a kitchen that looks aged and derelict is not a great look, but the issue goes a bit deeper than just that. 

As your plumbing ages, the dangers of water damage become more apparent. Wood paneling begins to warp and sag as it is waterlogged, and you run the risk of developing severe infestations of mold and mildew, which if left unchecked present a health hazard to you and your family.

Additionally, as the electrical wiring of your house ages the chance of electrical fires also increases. This is an especially dire problem in a kitchen where wires are more likely to be exposed to water.

A kitchen remodeling job makes your home look newer and more alive, but it also helps protect you from potential hazards.

You are selling your home

If your current home is not your forever home and you’re considering putting it on the market, a kitchen remodel might be just the thing you need to sell it faster and for more money. Home buyers often expect to see updated amenities before they finalize a purchase, and a brand new kitchen is often exactly the motivation that they need to seal the deal.

What’s more is that it’s an investment that pays for itself. In fact, there is an average 52% return on investment for homes with newly remodeled kitchens!

Whether you’re beautifying your forever home or trying to sell it, a kitchen remodel is an investment that will improve your quality of life, keep you safe, and help you increase the value of your property. If you’re ready to get started, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!