Cabinets are some of the most used features of your home. They are opened and closed more than bedroom doors are. While high-quality ones are meant to last, there comes a point when all cabinets need to be replaced. Sometimes the signs are obvious — splintered wood, warping, or cracked shelving or doors. And, sometimes, the signs are a little more subtle. At Tharp Custom Cabinetry, we are fluent in the language of cabinets and want to help interpret what yours might be trying to tell you. In today’s post, we see going to discuss a few ways your cabinets are asking to be replaced.

They are low-quality.

Sure, maybe at one time, the low-quality cabinets in your home did the trick. They were adorable enough that you put up with their shenanigans and you made due, covering the shelves with contact paper and installing little buffers to prevent damage from opening and closing. You’ve readjusted items on the shelves to even out the weight and learned all the quirks of your kitchen cabinets. However, poorly crafted kitchen cabinetry does not hold up over time because the particle board is not meant to be exposed to humidity, grease, and sunshine — literally everything in your kitchen. If your cabinets are low-quality, they see not performing as well as you can expect from their high-quality counterparts. Visit our Loveland showroom to see and feel the difference, then you can decide for yourself.

They should be condemned.

If your cabinets are the aforementioned cabinets that are warped and bulging from water damage or have cracked or weak shelves, these cabinets are begging you to replace them! Cabinetry that should be torn down and surrendered as lumber scraps are a sure sign that your cabinets are asking to be retired. At Tharp Custom Cabinetry, we believe you should oblige them. Discover the beauty and functionality or new handcrafted, hardwood cabinetry made from locally sourced materials by the best carpenters in the Front Range. View our online galleries or stop by our Loveland showroom to find the inspiration you and your kitchen deserve.

They graced the cover of Home & Design Magazine’s Fall 1972 edition.

We know, Home & Design Magazine wasn’t even in print in the early ‘70s, which is kind of our point here. Many people go through coats of paint, carpet or floor replacement, and new furniture long before they ever think twice about their cabinets. It is true, the classic look of most cabinets defy time and may look as great now as they did a decade ago. However, if your cabinetry matches the design aesthetic of your shag carpet, or you have owned your home for more than 15 years and have never taken a second look at your cabinets, now is the time to take them into consideration. Check out our online gallery to discover some of the fresh, new custom cabinet designs that can upgrade your kitchen.

They are bulging at the seams.

One of the other more common ways that your cabinets are asking to be replaced, but is often overlooked because homeowners simply work around it, is space. If your cabinets are just too small or too crowded, it doesn’t mean you need to purge all of your fine China, it simply means that you should consider getting new cabinets. At Tharp Custom Cabinetry, our designers can evaluate your current cabinet situation to determine the best upgrade options for you. We can create custom cabinets and shelving that meet your specific needs. Don’t simply manage with over-full cabinets, have your custom kitchen cabinets crafted today!

You’ve been admiring cabinets outside your home.

Being able to recognize the beauty in another’s home is completely normal and acceptable. However, when you find yourself coveting your neighbor’s cabinets and feeling resentment toward your own, you may want to consider an upgrade. What is it about these other cabinets that draws you in? Are they more modern, more spacious, or use the space better? Is it the hardware, the color, or the quality of the wood? Assess what you admire and compare to where yours lack. Could you stand to completely gut your kitchen and start over with some custom kitchen cabinets? Whatever you decide, Tharp Custom Cabinetry can help! And, instead of coveting your neighbors’ cabinetry, head into our Loveland showroom to find the inspiration for your kitchen cabinets.

At Tharp Custom Cabinetry, we specialize in all things cabinetry. If it is time to replace your kitchen cabinets, trust the cabinet experts who have been helping Northern Colorado homeowners fall in love with their kitchens since 1971. Contact us to schedule your consultation today!