It’s said that a great kitchen is what sells a home. When you think about how often you’re in the kitchen, that makes a lot of sense! You use the kitchen multiple times per day to cook and prepare meals, do dishes, and so much more. It also acts as a central meeting place for many families to spend time together. Any guests that enter your home are likely to at least walk through the kitchen too. All of those factors mean one thing – it’s important to have a kitchen that you love! If you’re considering a kitchen remodel but aren’t sure if you actually need it yet, let’s discuss the recommended timeline from design experts.
How Frequently You Should Update the Kitchen
Experts recommend remodeling your kitchen every 10 years or so. It’s reasonable to expect your design tastes and functional needs to be different now from what they were 10 or 15 years ago. Not every remodel has to be a total gut job either. If the counters or flooring you have still work and fit with your new remodeling plans, they can stay as-is! Kitchen remodels are extremely personal to the home, budget, and functional needs of the family.
Signs it’s Time for a Remodel
Saying every 10 to 15 years is a good timeline to remodel your kitchen sounds nice, but there’s got to be more to it than just the amount of years passed, right? There are plenty of tell-tale signs that you’ve outgrown your current kitchen and need to start planning a remodel. Some of the most common warning signs include:
- You want modern amenities – if the appliances in your kitchen are outdated, you’re missing out on some of the modern amenities that could come with a remodel. Modern amenities can include improved storage and less clutter too! If you walk into the kitchen and feel like you’re taking a step into the past, it’s time for a remodel.
- The kitchen is damaged – small damages and broken items are easy to ignore for a short period of time, but you shouldn’t have to live with them forever. If some cabinets and drawers don’t close properly anymore, cracked tile flooring, or other annoying damages throughout the space, it’s time to remodel!
- The kitchen doesn’t work for your entire family – if your family has grown since the last remodel, it’s likely not going to function the way it needs to anymore. Maybe you want a bar at the countertop so your kids can sit and do homework while you cook dinner. More counter space, an island, an additional prep sink, and even a bigger pantry area are all functional aspects of your kitchen that need to grow and change as your family does!
If you’d like to learn more about your options for remodeling the kitchen, contact Michael Morse Construction Co today! From small updates to a new kitchen, our team has the tools and knowledge to bring your kitchen into the modern era once again.
