Kitchen cabinets are often one of the most eye-catching design elements of a cooking space. Customizable in virtually every way, they can be crafted to align with your preferred aesthetic and style while providing essential storage for all your utensils, appliances, and pots and pans. But what kind of lifespan do they have? How can you know when it’s time to revive or replace them? Keep reading to find out.
How Long Do Kitchen Cabinets Last?
There is some discrepancy regarding the lifespan of kitchen cabinets, which is why you’ll likely find the average to fall between 20 and 50 years. This 30-year range is dependent on a few different factors, one of the most important being quality. The other is maintenance.
High-end, durable materials used to create your kitchen cabinets will likely last much longer than anything that is cheaply made. This means those that can withstand moisture will not need to be replaced anytime soon.
Also, if you properly maintain your cabinets with regular cleaning, polishing, and refurbishing, you can expect their lifespan to extend closer to the 50-year mark.
How Can You Know When It’s Time to Replace Them?
Knowing when it’s time to upgrade your cabinets requires paying attention to their function, aesthetics, and durability.
You’ll likely start looking at new options if you:
- Notice they appear “dated.” Outdated kitchen cabinets can clash with any new style or design you desire for the space and the rest of your home. While a new coat of paint or stain might seem enough to do the job, the truth is it’s only a band-aid for what will become a necessity later on.
- Discover damage. Even moisture-resistant cabinets can become damaged if left untreated and maintained. Should you discover water damage, peeling paint, or scratched-up wood caused by your four-legged friend, you’ll want to consider replacing your cabinets with new ones.
- Realize you purchased cheaply made cabinets. There is no shame in admitting your first purchase was not the most cost-effective. Cheap cabinets can end up costing you much more in the long run, as they’re likely to only last a few years.
Should it be time to give your cabinets the glow-up they deserve, make sure to work with a licensed craftsman who can provide helpful suggestions that will not only save you money but also ensure your kitchen looks and feels brand new.
About Prestige Floors
The experts at Prestige Floors want to help you feel good about your kitchen remodel. If it’s new cabinets you need, you can count on our family-owned and operated business to provide the quality you desire. As a husband-and-wife team, Benson and Ashley Kelly have been improving and transforming homes since 2006. With years of experience and an eye for design, their team is trusted and bonded, and they offer only the very best results. If you need help choosing new kitchen cabinets, contact us at (817) 422-5343.