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5 Signs That Your Kitchen Needs An Upgrade

5 Signs That Your Kitchen Needs An Upgrade

Upgrading your kitchen keeps it functional and appealing. But when is the right time to give your kitchen a makeover?

Written by The Stay Sane Mom Staff   |  See Comments   |  Updated 05/27/2022

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Your kitchen is more than just a place you prepare meals. It's an essential space in your home where you make memories and a valuable part of your home. The kitchen is easily the home's nucleus where family members gather to connect, whether at breakfast or dinner. However, as the most used area in the home, it usually takes a chunk of wear and tear issues which can affect family life. Upgrading your kitchen keeps it functional and appealing. But when is the right time to give your kitchen a makeover? Here are some tell-tale signs.

Bad Lighting 

Proper lighting is essential in the kitchen area. Aside from helping you prepare meals, proper lighting can also prevent many kitchen accidents and potential hazards. Plus, your light can also make or break your kitchen space, as it affects the ambiance. Experts recommend that the kitchen space have about 3,000 to 4,000 lumens per square foot for lighting. This should be in the form of a warm yellowish-white brightness, which is best for all kitchen activities. However, it's best to leave any lighting upgrade to experienced hands. You can find local experts like Russo Electrical to assist you in finding the right lighting solutions for your kitchen.

Storage Problems

Storage is an important function of any kitchen space. That's why most modern kitchen designs comprise spacious cabinets, shelves, pantries, etc. But if you're always running out of storage space in your kitchen (despite having cabinets, counters, and shelves), there may be an issue with your kitchen layout. It could also mean that your family size has outgrown your kitchen. Regardless of the cause, if lack of space leaves you frustrated in the kitchen, it's best to upgrade to add more space.

Visible Signs of Damage and Wear

Damage and wear happen in any kitchen, but damage beyond the usual wear and tear requires immediate attention. For example, water damage from a leaking dishwasher, sink, or refrigerator can cause mold issues. Also, cracked countertops and floors, peeling walls, etc., may look harmless, but they're perfect breeding areas for bacteria. Any form of damage and wear that has health implications requires immediate attention.

Outdated Appliances

Outdated appliances are another sign that your kitchen needs a makeover. Perhaps the appliances you have were already there when you moved in, and you chose to use them. But besides old appliances being less attractive, they can also be a source of hazard in your home, especially when they become faulty. Moreover, most outdated appliances do not come with energy-saving features, which means they're more likely to cause your energy bills to go up. And that's more than enough reason to upgrade them.

Your Kitchen is Hard to Clean

You may be wondering if there's any connection between a hard-to-clean kitchen and a need to upgrade. But if you're spending countless hours cleaning your kitchen, it's time to make some upgrades. For example, does your kitchen floor always require scrubbing? Does your kitchen have sunken tiles and grouts that demand constant scrubbing to look a little clean? These may be signs that an upgrade is needed. 

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