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Since they are often eye-catching fixtures, worn kitchen cabinets can make the entire room look shabby. Upgrading the installations will make your kitchen look cleaner and brighter, and they can improve the functionality of your kitchen space. If the current fixtures are still aesthetically pleasing, the following signs can also point to the need for replacement.

How to Know When It's Time for Kitchen Cabinet Replacement

1. Bad Odors

A noticeable stench wafting from kitchen cabinetry shouldn't be ignored. The aroma could be caused by rotting food or insects inside the spaces between cabinet casings or inside the fixtures. Oil stains and food residue on the shelves and walls will also cause odor buildup. By taking out the smelly cabinets and cleaning the area before installing new ones, you can avoid future odor problems. 

2. Mold Growth

Chesterfield-Missouri-kitchen-cabinetsIn addition to food residue, water damage and humidity can cause mold to grow in kitchen cabinets. When left unchecked, mold can spread quickly in these damp, dark spaces. The spores can develop in the cracks and crevices of the casings as well as the shelves and walls. These materials can corrode the fixtures and transfer to dishes and food, posing potential health hazards.  

3. Faulty Operation

When drawers and doors stick, corroded hinges and tracks could be to blame. Using force to open the fixtures could damage the existing cabinetry or result in someone injuring themselves. Severe wear can also cause the hardware, like the pull handles, to become loose. This increases the risk that doors will fall off when moved, and you or someone using your kitchen could get hurt in the process. A professional will install fully-functional cabinetry to prevent these problems and upgrade any dated features.

 

If you are planning a kitchen remodeling project, contact the professionals at Timber & Ash Design Co. in Chesterfield, MO. Their skilled technicians will install custom cabinets to enhance the visual appeal and functionality of your home. To prepare for the project, they can provide a 3D rendering of the kitchen design so that you'll know what results to expect. Stop by the showroom to browse their selection of kitchen cabinets and other home furnishings, learn more about the products they offer online, and call (314) 452-4253 today for a consultation in the St. Louis County area. See completed project photos on Facebook

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