4 Indicators That You Need a New Kitchen

Change is part of our daily life and it is inevitable; just like getting new kitchens. Part of making change possible is spending which also becomes a stumbling block for our desire to make our kitchen space more comfortable. With too many upcoming and unexpected expenses, when can we really say that we are ready to upgrade our kitchen?

Prevention is always better than cure. We can’t afford to wait for something to happen in order for us to make a move. We should always be prepared to face this inevitable situation so that we always have the upper hand.

Indicators that you are ready to renovate your kitchen into something new are:

1.   It is difficult to move around

Your kitchen is probably the place which has the most safety risks. This is because that is where your gas plumbing culminates, your stove creates fire when cooking, and sharp knives are used and kept there. Can you imagine what would happen if you can’t move around your kitchen easily?

You might end up hurting yourself and others due to improper distribution of space. You can only make this better if you reposition your furniture and appliances.

2.   It takes longer to prepare meals

Meals are expected to be prepared quickly especially when your family members have to go to school and work. It will be difficult to do so if your appliances are performing less effective than what it used to be.

You can solve this issue with the upgrade since it includes electronics aside from the structural changes that you want to do for your kitchen.

3.   Pests are visible and increasing

Do you already see small holes on your cabinet doors? Have you seen some animal discharge lately? If yes, pests are increasing in your kitchen. This would make it unsafe for you and your family.

Shooing them away can’t be done instantly especially if they have already established themselves in your kitchen. But with an upgrade you can cover up those holes at the same time make sure that no possible entry can be made again for those creatures.

4.   Power consumption is increasing

When power consumption is increasing, we normally think that it is due to the increase in number of electric appliances. But it is not always the case. It could be that your appliances are depreciating and consuming more power compared to its performance.

Safety Risks in New Kitchens that You Can Avoid

Designs of new kitchens are especially appreciated in showrooms. Homeowners tend to think that they are perfect for their own kitchens without knowing that there are risks associated with them. Magazines, shows, and billboards showing these kitchens influence people’s taste and preference, and most of the time disregarding their negative side. 

If you want to have a good kitchen that you and your family can enjoy, here are some risks that may be associated with an upgraded kitchen:

1.   Gas plumbing System

Gas plumbing system is present in most of our homes, but they are often neglected because we do not see it. We just start to think about our gas plumbing when it starts to malfunction. But did you know that leaks coming from this system, when not properly responded to, would cause fire and suffocation that would endanger our lives?

If you are going to have an upgrade you should also be informed of the changes of your plumbing system especially for gas. Make sure that you listen to your plumber very well by the time he discusses the summary of your plumbing system.  

2.   New Appliances and Furniture

Not having enough knowledge in operating new appliances and using new furniture leads to safety risks. This includes both electronic and non-electronic ones. There are cases when homeowners get too excited to use their new electric appliances without paying attention to voltage then directly plugging it to the electric outlet. Such act would lead to fire.

3.   Working Area

Being capable of managing your kitchen even with a limited space is a skill. When you have a new kitchen, it may be awkward at first on how to move around in preparing meals and making things organised.

If you do not feel comfortable navigating your kitchen, you might stumble over some furniture, and cause damage to the things around the kitchen. You might also even hurt yourself. 

4.   Storage Solutions

Choosing the wrong storage units for your kitchen would most likely cause accidents. Most homeowners think that any unit can work as storage. They in turn, place inappropriate kitchen items to storage units, hence a mismatch. For example, using hooks for scissors and knives instead of cabinet drawers with locks.

To avoid this from happening, we should always think of safety first and not merely organisation or beautification. Remember that safety is more important than a good-looking kitchen space.