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Your kitchen is the heart of your home. It's where you hold family dinners and celebrations. It's where you entertain guests, your children do their homework, and where you make breakfast to start the day.
So much happens in our kitchens, so there's no wonder why we get used to them after a while and become complacent with design choices we chose a while ago – or inherited in a home purchase.
Regardless of the situation you're in, our Ann Arbor Handymen believe that it's never too late – or early – to remodel your kitchen! Whether you've been in your home for three weeks or three decades, homeowners should consider exploring their kitchens and looking for these four signs that their kitchen should be updated.
When Should I Remodel My Kitchen?
Here are four signs that it's time for a change in your kitchen:
1. You're Out of Space
If you're starting to run out of room in your pantry or cabinets, or you've noticed that your kitchen doesn't have a place for everything, it may be time to invest in some new storage options.
Adding new storage to your kitchen provides a number of benefits:
- Makes your kitchen more enjoyable to use
- Helps you get rid of clutter and ensures a spotless appearance
- Provides a blank canvas for the paint or stain of your choosing
- Can add to the overall aesthetic of your kitchen
Whether you're missing a valuable junk drawer, or your appliance collection seems to grow by the holiday, you may also feel that your valuable counter space is being taken up too easily.
Think about what could improve this for you: Another counter to create a coffee station? A kitchen island for food prep? A new cabinet for your growing water bottle collection? Extra storage space can improve your kitchen tremendously.
There are a number of kitchen storage ideas that could help you make better use of your space:
- Pull-out spice racks
- Pantry
- Overhead pot rack
- Cabinet extensions
- New counters
- Custom cabinetry
2. Your Kitchen is Full of Outdated Designs
Take a walk around your kitchen. What don't you like about it? Homeowners often come to a point where they aren't a fan of their kitchen anymore – usually due to outdated design. It's up to homeowners to make updates whenever they see fit.
Backsplash
We all love a bold pattern, but backsplashes are the last place we want them nowadays. They shouldn't be centerpieces of your kitchen; backsplashes should be used as accent pieces in your entire picture. If your backsplash features an outdated design, freshen things up with a new simple color choice.
Cabinets
If you feel that your kitchen cabinets are outdated, consider an update! Cabinets are often the first thing people notice in your kitchen, so you'll want to make sure yours are updated to match your home's current style.
Even if you don't have the budget for custom cabinetry, having new hardware installed or your cabinets refinished can greatly improve your kitchen's overall appearance.
Countertops
Nothing can ruin the look of a kitchen like outdated counters. From multi-colored tiles to laminate, older countertop materials can be replaced with something like granite or quartz – both timeless countertop design options.
Flooring
Flooring in your kitchen can look dated within a few years—even more after a decade. Installing new flooring is essential if you feel that your kitchen's current floors are taking away from your kitchen's appearance, you've noticed cracks, warping, or bubbles in your flooring, or the flooring materials have become too difficult to maintain.
3. Your Kitchen Has Deteriorating Countertops
Worn countertops should be replaced every decade to preserve the look and feel of your kitchen. Many times, countertops become worn out more quickly because of the difficulty involved with cleaning and regularly maintaining them.
Old tile countertops with deep grout lines and other countertop materials that are difficult to maintain can be replaced. And don't worry about not being able to find a better choice: countertop materials come in countless colors, designs, and materials, so the possibilities during a remodel are endless!
4. You Need Something More YOU
Sometimes, our kitchens are just not us. It can be hard to explain since everyone has their own preferences, needs, and wants in their kitchen, but it's something that's easy to feel when something isn't right.
Regardless of the kitchen remodel design ideas you have, go for it! Even the smallest change around the kitchen can elevate your everyday experience and make it better for YOU – the most important aspect of any kitchen remodel.
More ideas to upgrade your kitchen's style and functionality:
- New lighting to resolve shadows and dark areas
- A new coat of paint to freshen up the walls
- Upgrade old and outdated appliances
- Adding a pop of color with new paint, stain, or appliance
- Updating the ceiling with a new color or finish
- Adding an accent wall that doubles as a breakfast nook
And this is just the beginning – the countless options help kitchen remodels hold a lot of potential for your home!
Let Our Ann Arbor Handymen Take Care of Your Kitchen Remodel
There are a wide range of kitchen remodeling ideas to consider for your home, and whether you're just starting to research or are ready to bring your visions to life, My Handyman is here to help!
We'll help you sort through your various ideas and ensure your kitchen ends up looking like how you envisioned it. Our Ann Arbor handyman professionals are trained and experienced, fully qualified to handle every aspect of your kitchen remodel easily!
It's simple to start on your remodel with My Handyman – just contact us online to get help and learn more about our handyman professionals’ kitchen remodeling services!
