Did you know that remodeling your kitchen can significantly increase the value of your home? When you invest in a kitchen remodel, you can recoup up to 84% of the cost in a sale. This even applies to minor renovations—even a simple kitchen cabinet remodel can increase the value of your home by thousands.

But how do you know it's time to upgrade your kitchen cabinets? If you're on a tight budget, you may not want to shell out for a remodel that isn't urgent. Thankfully, there are a few telltale signs that your cabinets need to be replaced or refaced.

Signs Your Kitchen Cabinets Need to Be Revamped

You may not have to do an entire cabinet replacement to refresh your kitchen. In many cases, cabinets simply need to be refaced or repaired! This can keep costs low while also modernizing your space.

However, we recommend getting in contact with a kitchen remodeling service that can analyze your specific needs. Getting a quick estimate and consultation will save you money and headaches later on! A team of experts will be able to reliably tell you what your cabinets need.

1. Cramping Your Kitchen

Too big cabinets can cramp space and make even the largest kitchens feel small. If your cabinets protrude out too far or take up an entire wall, you may be ready to downsize your cabinets. After all, if you're not utilizing the space in your cabinets, all that roominess is going to waste!

Getting your cabinets remodeled allows you to utilize the space more efficiently. You'll be designing the cabinet layout already knowing how you use the kitchen; you can place cabinets in the spaces you'll actually use them.

2. Difficulty Closing Doors

One cabinet door having difficulty closing is bound to happen. But if multiple cabinets have doors that won't close, won't stay open, or are hanging on by a single hinge? That's not great, and it means it's time for a replacement.

You can get new cabinet doors alone. But it's worth it to shell out for a major renovation. That way, your cabinets and doors will fit together with ease.

3. Not Enough Storage Space

If you have the opposite problem from #1, that's also a sign that your cabinets need replacing. Not having enough storage space prevents you from enjoying the kitchen!

Perhaps you had enough cabinet space when it was just you and your spouse, but the cabinets are far too small now that you have kids. Maybe your home was build in the early 20th century, and not nearly large enough for modern appliances.

No matter your reason for needing more space, sizing up your cabinets is easy and quick.

4. Lingering Smells

It happens to the best of us: weird smells get trapped in our cabinets. However, any noticeable smell is a sign that your cabinets need a remodel, and fast. Sour or pungent smells can be signs of mold or mildew, which will wreak havoc on your kitchen.

Smells can also be caused by spilled food or old cabinet materials. However, these too are signs that your cabinets need an update. Modern cabinets will not hold an odor and will only smell of fresh-off-the-line wood and sealant.

5. Peeling or Chipping

If the exterior of your cabinets is often subjected to steam or water drops, it may start peeling or bubbling. Any sort of surface damage, be it peeling, chipping, or bubbling, must be addressed quickly. Often it is only an aesthetic issue, but these can point to signs of deeper damage.

Peeling or chipping paint is an affordable issue to fix. Often you'll only need a refacing or a bit of TLC.

6. Water Damage

Water damage strikes quickly and leaves a lot of issues. Mold, structural instability, and mildew are the primary concerns if water damage has occurred. This is especially common in cabinets below sinks, or below pipes that burst or drip.

If your cabinets leak in any places or have begun to sag, check for water damage. It can sneak up on you, but progresses fast! Cabinets that have been damaged by water will likely need total replacement.

7. Selling Your Home

Like we mentioned before, a kitchen cabinet remodel can increase the value of your home by thousands. Experts find that you generally recoup up to 80% of the costs you put into a remodel - and sometimes more!  That ROI makes it entirely worth the investment.

It's a seller's market right now. Houses are selling quickly and for high prices. You want to be competitive on the market, and having a fully updated kitchen will give you an edge over other sellers (and get you more money!).

8. New Decade, New Style

Even if your current cabinets are undamaged, have working doors, and have the exact right amount of space, it may be time for a remodel. If looking at your kitchen and your cabinets after a year indoors no longer brings you joy, don't be afraid to change it up! Getting your cabinets redone can make the entire kitchen feel new again.

Simply wanting a new kitchen is more than enough reason to start a remodel. Your home is your sanctuary, and you deserve to enjoy every bit of space within it. If it's been a long time since you updated your home, don't be afraid to start in the kitchen.

Plan Your Dream Kitchen Cabinet Remodel Today

We hope this guide has helped you begin planning your kitchen cabinet remodel. Whether you need more space or just want a more modern design, new kitchen cabinets will meet your needs. You can store your appliances and dishes in style!

If you're looking for modern cabinets at wholesale prices, check us out at Cabinet Wholesalers. We're a team of cabinet experts who want to help you create your dream kitchen. Whether you want a total remodel or just a simple update, we can provide it.

Contact us today and get a coupon for $1,000 off your cabinet refacing!