{"id":5132,"date":"2018-10-04T09:24:17","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T16:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/?p=5132"},"modified":"2023-10-26T05:03:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:03:31","slug":"5-ways-to-tell-youre-overdue-for-a-remodel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/5-ways-to-tell-youre-overdue-for-a-remodel\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Tell You\u2019re Overdue for a Remodel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many things in this life people choose to ignore. Taxes, the opinions of their friends and in-laws, posted speed limits, the list goes on and on. Somewhere on that list, you\u2019ll always find home renovations. For reasons that typically include finances, time, and inspiration – a much-needed home renovation can be put off for years, even when you know you\u2019re overdue for a remodel.
\nRenovating the kitchen is one of the most powerful upgrades you can make to your home, yet it\u2019s regularly the first renovation to be put on the back burner. People worry about timing, entertaining, everyday life, etc. – it never seems like a good time to remodel your dream kitchen. Until one day, you\u2019ve had enough.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re unpacking the top 5 ways to tell you\u2019re overdue for a kitchen remodel.<\/p>\n

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People Think They\u2019ve Stepped Into a Time Warp When They Enter<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You may not notice, but you spend a lot of time in your kitchen each week. Recent studies show Canadians spend\u00a06.4 hours per week<\/a>\u00a0in their kitchens cooking, and the average Canadian has blindly contributed to the return and\u00a0rise of the old school dinner party<\/a>. Over the past decade, culinary-themed entertainment, literature, television, etc. have contributed to the boost in entertaining – and that time is usually enjoyed in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

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With all that kitchen time, staring at old appliances, peeling paint, chipped countertops, and scuffed floors is going to get less and less appealing. When you invite guests over and they\u2019re sure they\u2019ve stepped back in time when they enter the kitchen, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s time for a remodel.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a powerful correlation between good health and time spent preparing food in the kitchen; if you have a space that supports your desire to not only entertain guests but spend time there yourself, you\u2019ll also be doing yourself a favour in the happiness department.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re Moving<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kitchens typically hold a\u00a065-80% return on investment,<\/a>\u00a0so remodeling the kitchen when it comes time to put your home on the market is hands down, one of the most effective and substantial ways to\u00a0boost the value of your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dated kitchens represent a big roadblock for eager sellers in the current real estate market. To a prospective buyer, moving into a house that needs a kitchen overhaul can be a deal breaker \u2014 who wants to polish off a stressful move with a kitchen renovation? Nobody. Updating and remodeling your kitchen prior to selling your home is a fantastic motivator for buyers, drastically increases the value of your home, and can even help boost revenue if you\u2019re planning on renting out your space. The more modern and inviting your kitchen appears, the more money you\u2019ll be able to command for it.<\/p>\n

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You Despise Cooking In Your Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Shot of a young couple using a digital tablet while sitting at their kitchen table at home<\/p><\/div>\n

What\u2019s the use of a kitchen you can\u2019t stand cooking in?\u00a0Kitchens are for cooking<\/a>\u00a0– so if you don\u2019t get excited to roll up your sleeves and create a stellar meal, you\u2019re likely overdue for a kitchen remodel. The heart of the home should tug at your heartstrings – it should pull a predictable, positive, and loving response from your being.<\/p>\n

When you dread entering the space to begin preparations for mealtime, that overwhelming feeling will, in turn, impact the quality and type of meals that you make.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s Very Little Storage or Prep Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Part and parcel to looking forward to cooking in your kitchen, you need the right type of space to do so from an architectural, and workflow frame of mind. This is a distinct trigger for a remodel because lifestyles change, ideas change, values change, and people change.<\/p>\n

Your relationship with your kitchen will inevitably evolve over time, and renovating your kitchen to cater to your lifestyle is required to continue developing and thriving as a human being.<\/p>\n

For example, if you\u2019re particularly into cold-press juicing, organic meal prep, or preparing traditional Italian, Indian, or Latin American meals synonymous with multiple courses, you\u2019ll need a plethora of counter space for food prep, as well as\u00a0storage space<\/a>\u00a0to accommodate the numerous ingredients and appliances needed to do the job correctly.<\/p>\n

Further, you\u2019ll need the refrigeration space to maintain the freshness of the groceries you purchase. A kitchen with\u00a0limited counter, storage, and refrigeration space<\/a>, therefore – is simply no good for someone who lives this type of lifestyle that\u2019s so heavily connected with the culinary sphere.<\/p>\n

Sound like your kitchen? Time for an upgrade.<\/p>\n

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Upgraded Appliances Never Fit Properly<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Old appliances die hard, and they always seem to die during the times when you need them most – don\u2019t they? When this happens to your refrigerator, your stove, cooktop, or even your dishwasher or range hood, an older kitchen design will typically support older classifications of appliances in different sizes. New appliances don\u2019t usually fit old spaces and are optimized for size, efficiency, and practicality.<\/p>\n

Should you encounter the situation where you have to upgrade your appliances due to mechanical failure, you may be prompted to consider a broader kitchen renovation to help accommodate your new investments in a more beneficial way. You wouldn\u2019t park a new Ferrari in a crumbling old barn, would you?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Renovating your kitchen can be intimidating, especially as it’s the most-used, and most-traveled room in the house – but you\u2019re not alone! Deciding to remodel your kitchen is a big decision will rarely seem like it\u2019s coming at the right time – but the heart of your home is worth the risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Delaying a kitchen remodel only perpetuates your unhappiness with your space \u2014 remodeling your space is good for investment\/resale, your happiness, wellness, and the continual development of your lifestyle and character.<\/p>\n

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Together, we can make it happen. To get started, book an appointment with one of our expert kitchen designers now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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