Kitchens are a very functional part of your home.  You keep your food there in the refrigerator or pantry, prepare it using the stove or microwave, and usually leave after that to eat in another room.  So if your kitchen can do all that, why should you spend the time and money it takes to remodel a room with so many heavy appliances, cabinets, and countertops?  There are more than a few good reasons to do so.

• Home Value

The function and appearance of most rooms depend on the furniture.  A bedroom needs a bed, a dining room needs a table, and so on.  This furniture goes with you when you move out, but the cabinets, counters, and most of the appliances in a kitchen stay put.  Because of this, the appearance and functionality of a kitchen can have a big impact on a home’s value and you can improve that value with some upgrades.

• Modern Equipment

As time goes on, old appliances will become less efficient, linoleum floors will peel, burn marks and scratches will add up, and the kitchen will look less useful and more used.  By replacing kitchen equipment like the stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher and repairing or replacing a damaged floor or countertop, you will improve the practical value of your kitchen.  Even if you like an old kitchen’s style, modern equipment is necessary if you want to get any use out of it.

• Style

If you spend a lot of time preparing food, then you’ll be spending a lot of time in the kitchen.  If that’s the case, why not update and customize the look of the room so that you’ll enjoy spending time in it?  It’s your home, after all, and so if you plan on changing the look of your living room or bedroom then you shouldn’t skip out on customizing your kitchen.

• Practicality

Sometimes updating a kitchen isn’t just about getting better appliances; it’s about adding the right appliances and functions because of you and your family’s needs.  Older adults may start to have trouble reaching the highest shelves or moving heavy countertop appliances, and if someone becomes wheelchair bound a kitchen update can keep everything necessary in easy reach.

• Functionality

While every kitchen comes with basic necessities like an oven, microwave, and refrigerator, there’s plenty more you can add if you or someone in your family is an aspiring chef.  A proving drawer keeps bread dough at the perfect temperature for rising, and a magnetic strip on the wall keeps knives handy but above a child’s reach.  A stone countertop adds beauty, but it’s also very durable no matter how much you use it.

A kitchen should be functional, but it’s also an important part of the house and can have a big impact on your property value.  Because of that, there are plenty of good reasons why you should consider remodeling your kitchen if you think it could improve.  From the counters and cabinets to the stove and the sink, a kitchen remodeling can add a lot of new life to an old home.