The year is coming to an end. Only a few days left in 2019 plus the decade as a whole. It is a time of year when people reflect on times gone by and let go of the old year – the old decade – and embrace the new.
How does it look? Letting go of things that no longer serve you. Your kitchen is no different. Have you had the same kitchen for ten years or more? It may be time for an update, because kitchens generally have a lifespan of twenty years. Do the math; a kitchen designed in 2000 is now almost at the end of its lifespan.
Life expectancy of your kitchen
These original raised panel doors have been painted to make them last a few more years, but are well past their reasonable life expectancy
While some aspects of a kitchen last longer than others, most parts of your kitchen have a limited lifespan. Whether it's the cabinets, counters, floors, or appliances, you can expect to need to perform a certain amount of maintenance on your kitchen over its lifespan. You may not need to replace every part of your kitchen at once, but know that nothing lasts forever. Whether it's regular wear and tear, misuse or the general quality of an item, the lifespan of different parts of your kitchen has a varied life expectancy. Some parts last longer than others.
Guide to the lifespan of your kitchen
The bones of the kitchen
- laminate table tops – 10 – 20 years old
- marble or concrete countertops – 20+ years
- table tops made of natural stone or tiles – 100+ years
- kitchen cabinets - 20 years and older
- washing – 15 – 30 years
- paint – 7 – 10 years
Carpeting
- vinyl – 10 – 20 years
- laminate – 15 – 25 years
- linoleum – 25 years
- wood – 25 years or more
- tile – 50 years
- natural stone – almost forever
Lifespan of the device
- stove – 13 – 15 years
- refrigerator – 14 – 17 years
- dishwasher – 8 – 10 years
- microwave – 5 – 9 years
- taps– 15 – 20 years
Overall, your kitchen should last about 20 years. So if your kitchen was designed around the turn of the century, it is in need of a thorough renovation. Time to embrace 2020 and beyond!Contact Revival Home Renovationsto take your kitchen into the next decade.
