How often should you renovate your kitchen?
Deciding on whether you want to invest into a new kitchen renovation can be a difficult decision due to the hefty investment you need to make into your home. With that being said, it can be hard to tell when you need to renovate and how often you should renovate your kitchen.
As one of the leading kitchen design experts in the Peterborough area, we have been asked the question, “How often do kitchens need replacing?” hundreds of times and our answer is always the same. Throughout this article, we will take you through all the factors you need to consider whether you should renovate your kitchen space or not.
Although you may be tempted to make a new design change after a few years because you want to achieve a new aesthetic and decor in your kitchen, we will give you what we like to call the breaking point time period. When your kitchen reaches the age of breaking point, we strongly advise you make the decision to replace your old kitchen. Whether that be due to broken units and damage to the worktops or appliances that are too old and becoming unsafe.
In this article, we will take you through five of the biggest signs that you need to replace your kitchen.
If you are looking for someone to renovate your new kitchen and help create a bespoke kitchen design that is long-lasting and timeless in design, speak to our kitchen design experts here at Kellyvision. We service Peterborough and the surrounding areas. Get in contact with us on 01733 20 87 87 and book in your free, no-obligation quotation and kitchen design meeting.
Five signs your kitchen needs a kitchen renovation
When it comes to kitchens there is never a one-size-fits-all answer and this is true when it comes to how often should you wait to replace your current kitchen design. This decision mainly depends on your personal circumstances and preferences on when you want a new kitchen however the general statistic is around every 15 – 20 years for most people.
The major factors that will show whether your kitchen needs a new renovation include:
- General wear and tear
- Old and broken appliances
- An outdated kitchen design that you dislike
- Not enough space in your kitchen
- You are looking to sell your property
General wear and tear
Most people use their kitchen multiple times a day to perform heavy-duty tasks from cooking the family dinner to washing up plates and cutlery in the sink or dishwasher. With so much currently going on in your kitchen each day, it is fair to say that it can quickly become worn out. Therefore, no matter what type of kitchen you have installed in your property, at some point it is bound to give way and show signs of damage and wear and tear no matter how much you try to look after it.
Therefore, if you have started to notice your kitchen units splitting, the cupboard doors becoming disjointed and out of place, your worktop with chunks taken out of it, rotten plinths and other damage it may be time to replace your kitchen. Now that isn’t to say that if you suffer one small scratch the whole kitchen needs to go but if you are finding that more and more problems are occurring quicker than you have had time to fix them or maintain them then it may be time to think about a new kitchen renovation.
Old and broken appliances
If your kitchen is showing signs of wear and tear, it is more than likely that your kitchen appliances are also feeling the same way. Now it is fair to say that you can fairly easily replace an old appliance in your kitchen without replacing the entire kitchen design. With that being said, similar to the general wear and tear point, if you notice that your kitchen is getting old and maintenance and repairs aren’t as cost-effective as they once were, it may be easier and simpler to completely renovate your current kitchen design alongside replaces your old and broken appliances too.
Outdated kitchen design that you don’t like
This factor is most typical for people who have moved into new properties but aren’t as necessarily keen on the current kitchen design as they are for the other rooms in their new property. For this reason, you will typically see new kitchens that have been installed by the previous owner being completely rehauled and replaced even if they are only a few years old.
Even if this is not the case and you find that after a decade or so your old kitchen design is out of date and not up with current trends, it is always best to choose something you are happy to work and live in rather than choose to live in a space that you really don’t get on with. For that reason, if you are feeling the same way, we encourage you to take the leap and go for that kitchen renovation you have always dreamed of.
Not enough space in your kitchen
Sometimes the practicality and efficiency of your current kitchen design can be totally off and not make sense. If you find that your current kitchen is not suited to your current lifestyle and your cooking style, it is probably best if you attempt to renovate your entire kitchen space. Whether you have to walk miles from the sink to the cupboards or have limited workspace due to your cupboards being full to the brim as you only installed 2 instead of 4 cupboards; whatever the issues you are facing when working in your kitchen space, you want to get them resolved and can only do this with a new kitchen renovation.
Looking to sell your property
A new kitchen can significantly increase the value of your property, especially if you own a kitchen that is currently a bit worse for wear. New homeowners can be put off by the amount of work that is required to upgrade a kitchen and thus it could impact the new buyers’ decision on whether they choose to purchase your property or not. If you are struggling to sell your home, a new kitchen could help get it over the line and even increase the value of your home fairly significantly.
Conclusion
In conclusion, by deciding whether your current kitchen falls into one or more of these different factors, you can decide whether you are due a new kitchen renovation. It is important to remember that all kitchens and properties are different meaning the decision is totally down to your own preferences and individual requirements. For example, someone who has moved into a new home may not like the current design of the kitchen even if it was installed a few years ago, on the other hand, someone may not be in the financial position to upgrade their old kitchen. Therefore, it is important to consider your own preferences and requirements before deciding to upgrade to a new kitchen design.
That being said, as a rough piece of guidance people typically upgrade their kitchen every 15 – 20 years although that can differ depending on the factors we have mentioned.
Are you thinking about renovating your kitchen space in the Peterborough area? Here at Kellyvision, we are known as one of the leading independent kitchen design companies in Peterborough. We supply a selection of Symphony kitchen ranges at affordable prices for your home in Peterborough and the surrounding areas. From different styles such as classic, contemporary, county, gloss, handleless, matt, modern, shaker, timeless and traditional; you can find the perfect kitchen range for your next design.
Get in contact with a member of the team on 01733 20 87 87 or visit our showroom in Whittlesey, Peterborough to book your free design meeting where we will provide you with a no-obligation quote and start to design your new kitchen to your direct specifications.