So there you are, whipping up something delicious in the kitchen – you lean back from the stove top and take a look around and…is it just a trick of the light, or are those cabinets looking a little worse for wear? The cabinets have got to go! If you’re already there, you’re way ahead of the curve.
The problem is that many homeowners think they should replace cabinets, but constantly talk themselves out of taking action. How do you know when your home repair ambitions are justified? You learn to listen to your gut, see the signs, and spot these common mistakes:
- Ignoring the Signs of Severe Damage. Cabinets can be an indicator of deep, underlying issues within your home. Are the cabinets warped from humidity, heat, or moisture exposure? Do they exhibit signs of termite or other pest damage? Don’t miss what’s right in front of your face. If you think your cabinets aren’t up to standard, do something about it. Ignoring that gut instinct can put you in a compromising position. The damage will get worse and then you’ll be looking at either a higher repair cost or additional damage in the foundation of your home from a problem that wasn’t contained when you had the chance.
- Repairing Rather Than Replacing. This is another mistake that can have huge consequences. If you think it’s ok to slap another coat of paint on there and call it quits for the year, you could be in for a rude awakening. When cabinets aren’t properly sanded, primed, and painted, they quickly lose value. What’s worse, you’ll have wasted money paying for the stopgap measure when you should have put all the investment toward a solution that provided long term improvement.
- Inefficient Use Of Space. Once you decide to invest in cabinet replacement, don’t get trigger-happy. If you jump the gun, you’ll regret the misspent time, money, and energy on a solution that isn’t right for you. With all the doors and drawers involved in most cabinet layouts, it can be easy to overestimate the amount of space you’ll have. But when it comes down to the wire, kitchens need plenty of storage. The fast track to unhappy kitchen cabinets is making an impulsive decision. Take the time and work with your contractor to get the most bang for your buck, literally and figuratively. There’s nothing better than a kitchen that pays attention to detail.
- Mix and Match. It’s a good rule of thumb when it comes to kitchen cabinets. It pays to diversify your storage space, and think about the functionality and movement that you want to achieve in this everyday work area. From open shelving to rack shelving, and everything in between, make sure you know all the options and consider spicing things up a bit. You’ll be getting more out of your investment and also improving the quality of experience, aesthetic and design – all in one fell swoop!
Ready for new kitchen cabinets? Call Kitchen Cabinets and Beyond at 714-630-0477 today and talk to our professional Costa Mesa kitchen cabinets design and installation team to know more.