How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Kitchen Cabinets

The New Year is just around the corner, which means many homeowners will begin planning renovations for 2018. If you’ve been thinking about replacing your kitchen cabinets, but you’re not sure whether to wait, consider the following scenarios:

Your Kitchen Layout No Longer Works

Even if your cabinets are still in good condition an inconvenient kitchen layout is a good reason to update your cabinetry. You can solve a myriad of problems with an improved layout, such as:

• Skewed ‘work triangle’ (distance from sink to refrigerator to stove)
• Tight or awkwardly-shaped spaces
• No room to entertain/transition to entertainment space
• Restricted access to cabinets when an appliance is in use
• Increased storage that suits your needs

Structural and/or Physical Damage

If you use the words “sagging,” “cracking,” “splitting,” or “breaking” to describe your cabinets, it’s time to replace your cabinets! Structural failures like joint damage and splitting frames are a good indication you should start shopping for new kitchen cabinetry.

Appliance Upgrade

Refrigerators, wall ovens, and ranges have changed sizes over the years, which means upgrading an appliance might require refitting cabinetry as well. Even replacing just one appliance could mean renegotiating your entire kitchen layout. Work with a professional kitchen designer to maximize space and savings when replacing kitchen cabinetry.

Stop in to Cabinets & Designs, or call us at 713-627-8970 to make an appointment to work with one of our talented kitchen designers. Don’t forget to stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Houzz!