6 Signs That Indicate Your Kitchen Needs a Refurbishment

Even the highest-quality kitchens aren't designed to last forever. With daily use, kitchens inevitably experience wear and tear, leaving them looking tired and worn out. According to kitchen installation specialists, a fitted kitchen typically lasts between ten to fifteen years before a refurbishment or remodel is necessary.

Continue reading to uncover the essential indicators that your kitchen is due for a much-needed refurbishment.



Signs of Wear

After a decade or more, wooden installations like flooring and countertops often start showing tell-tale signs of deterioration. This can include cracks, splitting and other imperfections. While oiling your wood can improve its appearance and texture, once damage becomes prominent, the only effective solutions are sanding down the wood or replacing it altogether.

Sagging Cabinets

Sagging cabinets are a particularly noticeable sign that can detract from the high-quality, premium aesthetic of your kitchen. As kitchens age, the hinges on cabinet doors tend to loosen, causing the doors to sag. These low-hanging doors not only look unsightly but also give the impression that the kitchen has been poorly fitted.

Storage Issues

Whether you're a growing family or live alone, we all tend to accumulate more kitchen gadgets, food containers and crockery over time. To keep up with our mounting possessions, it's often necessary to rethink the kitchen layout to accommodate additional storage space. If your cupboards are overflowing and you can't seem to keep things organised, it’s likely time for a kitchen refurbishment.

Lifestyle Changes

As we go through life, our lifestyle needs inevitably change. The kitchen, being a central communal area, must adapt to meet the demands of our busy lives. Whether you need a kitchen that's ideal for entertaining guests, hosting regular dinner parties, or prefer a more intimate space for cosy dinners for one, it's essential that your kitchen reflects your current needs.

Outdated Appliances

While it’s possible to replace appliances individually, if most of them are outdated, it may be time for a complete overhaul. Refurbishing your kitchen with all new appliances allows you to create a bespoke design that seamlessly integrates modern appliances like fridges and ovens.

Decreased Property Value

If you plan on selling your property in the not-too-distant future, the kitchen is a crucial factor in its overall value. An outdated kitchen can significantly reduce your property's worth. When considering a kitchen renovation to boost your property value, it's recommended to invest between 3-15% of your home's value to create a kitchen that enhances and increases its market appeal.

J A Horne Starlight

At J A Horne Starlight, we offer a range of kitchen refurbishment options tailored to your needs. Our wide selection of appliances, worktops, bespoke furniture and utilities ensures you have complete control over the process, allowing you to choose appliances and fittings that meet your specific requirements. All our kitchen installations are expertly fitted by our team of experienced trades professionals.

Call us today at 0114 250 0161 us today to discuss your new kitchen installation, and let us help bring your dream kitchen to life.