Factors to Consider When Choosing Replacement Kitchen Doors

There are many improvements that you can make to your kitchen space that will help to make the room look better and work more efficiently. When it comes down to it, the kitchen is the heart of the home and we tend to spend a lot of time in this space, using its facilities and putting it through a fair amount of wear and tear. It’s not all too surprising that we have to provide it with some ‘TLC’ every once in a while to keep it in good condition.

So, what is one of the best changes you can make in your kitchen? Replacing your kitchen doors. Kitchen doors are used day in and day out, opening, shutting and slamming throughout the day as people grab snacks, utensils, crockery and more. Of course, you do need to put some thought into this process to ensure that you get the right kitchen doors to suit your needs and preferences. Here are a few suggestions that you need to factor in when choosing kitchen replacement doors as part of your kitchen refurb!

Size

Before you start browsing any doors for your kitchen, you need to take measurements of the cabinets or cupboards that the doors are going to be placed on and make sure you know what size door you are looking for. It’s all good and well finding the door of your dreams, but if it doesn’t fit, it’s not going to be the right match for you and your kitchen. Knowing what size door you’re looking for can whittle down your options and make sure that you find something that will definitely work for the space you’re redecorating and improving.

You need the door to be the same height and width as the original to ensure it fits properly, closes properly, and doesn’t leave gaps where debris and dust can make their way in.

When measuring your doors, make sure to take the dimensions of every door that you intend to replace. You may find that, while they look the same size, some doors can vary slightly from one another. Make sure to always measure the back of the doors rather than the fronts of the doors, as the back is usually the squarest part. You should also measure in millimetres rather than inches or centimetres, as this will provide a more precise measurement. Measure the height of the door first, followed by the width of the door in millimetres. Write these numbers down as you go along, so you don’t forget or make mistakes along the way. Once you have successfully measured all of the doors, run a final check.

Left or Right Hand

When taking measurements, you should also take some time to check whether each door is left or right-hand to help your kitchen installation go smoothly. Left-hand doors have hinges on the left-hand side of the door so that it can open to the left. Right-hand doors have hinges on the right-hand side of the door, allowing the door to open to the right. You need to make sure that you know which doors in your space require which replacement, as you need the handles of the door to be located in the right place. This will allow you to open the doors easily and for them to function well once they have been replaced.

Design 

The next thing you should consider when choosing new doors or replacement doors for your kitchen is the design of the space you’re working with. When it comes down to it, kitchen doors adorning your cabinets, cupboards and other areas of your kitchen are going to be one of the main visual pulls of the entire room. When you enter someone’s kitchen space, these doors dominate most of your field of view, so you need to make sure that they look the way that you want them to.

Sure, this is a functional element of the room, protecting the contents of the cupboard from exposure to light and air, but it will also play a large aesthetic role in your space too. So, take some time to ask yourself what kind of doors will best suit your preferences. Are you simply changing the old and worn doors for a newer and more pristine version of what you already have? If the answer to this is yes, you’ll have an easy time simply picking out the door that is most similar to the one you are replacing.

However, many people will be replacing doors for the main reason of changing the look of the room or will take the opportunity to redesign their space and give it a new look. There are a number of factors that can impact how doors alter the look and feel of your kitchen space that you should take into account.

Colour

What colour do you want your doors to be? Consider the colour scheme, or planned colour scheme, of your personalised kitchen. Do you want the space to be entirely minimal, sticking to neutral or monotone colours? You may want to browse white, black or cream doors.

If you want the space to be brighter and bolder, you will need to decide whether you want the walls to do the work or the doors to do the work. You could opt for bright walls and more neutral doors, or you could have neutral walls and bright or bold doors. When it comes down to it, kitchen doors are available in a host of colours, from white and grey to bright colours and more.

Door Design

Replacement kitchen doors also come in a range of designs. From completely plain doors with no decoration to doors featuring patterns, indentations, interesting handles and so much more. The choice here is endless, so again, you need to make sure you know what design you want your doors to be when considering this type of furniture installation. Would something simple and straightforward tick your boxes? Or are you seeking something more decorative, stand out or even ornamental? Only you can know the answer to this, so take some time to mull it over! You may want to browse magazines, Pinterest boards or interior design Instagram feeds for some inspiration. You never know, there might be a design out there that you hadn’t even imagined yourself, but you find really appeals to you.

Integrated Appliances

You may be considering kitchen door replacement in order to add integrated appliances to your space. Integrated appliances sit behind kitchen doors and may be specially designed to allow you to open and close the appliances when opening and closing the door that they sit behind. For example, you may have an integrated refrigerator or freezer, which sits behind a kitchen door that maintains a smooth look and feel across your kitchen. Integrated doors are also popular for dishwashers. This all works through the clever use of brackets on the doors.

People often opt for integrated appliances to maintain a more minimal and less cluttered aesthetic in their kitchen space. Appliances that are hidden behind doors fit more seamlessly into a kitchen’s design.

Integrated doors are also good for protection. We all know how expensive household appliances can be and how much of a pain they are to replace when they become damaged. Integrated appliances sit behind a protective kitchen door, meaning that they are less exposed to water, splashes, dirt, grime and other problematic elements that come hand in hand with the day-to-day use of any kitchen space. Of course, if you determine that you do what integrated appliances, this is a decision that you need to make before choosing your kitchen doors, as specialist doors will be required to meet your needs and requirements.

As you can see, there are a host of factors that you need to take into consideration when it comes to choosing replacement kitchen doors for your home. Different doors serve a whole host of different purposes and the right door for you will be as unique and individual as your style, needs and preferences. From functionality to design you really will need to take some time to consider the right doors for your home. Hopefully, you will find that the suggestions above help to guide you on this journey. If you want to chat with some specialists on the matter contact us today!