5 Signs Your Kitchen is Outdated

Living in the same space for years can make us immune to the way our home looks to others, especially because we’re all so busy! Between careers, raising children, and just everyday life distract us from how long we’ve been living in an outdated space! Norfolk Kitchen & Bath wants to help you make smart financial decisions for your home, and explain how your kitchen might be considered “outdated”.

1) The style brings you back in time. This doesn’t necessarily mean it gives you the warmth of nostalgia. If you were to see a home built in the 70s, 80s, or 90s with an original kitchen, you can tell from the moment you walk in the room. Though elements of these styles are timeless, many of these designs are considered dated or old.

2) Broken drawers or doors. Depending on the quality of cabinets originally installed in your home, you might find that your doors and drawers are not holding up to the test of time. Broken items like these quickly date a home, and draw attention to the other problem areas of your space.

3) Poor layout/wasted space. This is commonly found in homes that were meant for first-time home buyers. Functionality has become the biggest concern for kitchen design, and nothing says your kitchen is old like not utilizing every square inch.

4) Mismatched appliances. We’ve all seen or have owned a kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stainless steel stove, and a black microwave. Because these colors are so different from one another, they stand out and draw attention to the differences in your kitchen space compared to a new kitchen remodel.

5) The clutter is out of control. If you’re finding your counters constantly covered with your pots and pans or any other item, this is a great indication of a storage problem. Whether you need better cabinets or more counter space, these changes can make a huge difference in the way you organize.

Luckily, if this list reminds you of how much you would love a kitchen remodel, Norfolk has solutions for you! We offer a huge selection that can fit many renovation budgets and will get your home looking like new while building equity. With more questions, please give us a call today at (877) 336-9652.