What To Consider When Replacing Kitchen Doors

Many people believe that the kitchen is the social hub of the home. And they’re not wrong.

It has become the chosen communal point at parties and family gatherings, and the main place to catch up with your partner and kids after a long day of school and work.

A show-stopping, multi-functional kitchen is becoming more important to homeowners. Even estate agents will tell you that transforming your kitchen is a great way to add value to your home if you’re considering putting it up for sale.

But most homeowners aren’t considering kitchen transformations in order to sell their home. They simply want to revive their tired, old kitchen with a few easy tricks.

Replacing your kitchen doors is a simple, cost-effective solution to transforming your kitchen. Here’s what to consider when replacing your kitchen doors.

Which kitchen door is right for my kitchen?

If you’re not looking to replace your entire kitchen, but just want to update instead, then consider choosing a replacement door that will complement the fixtures and décor that you’ve already got.

Perhaps your kitchen doors simply need a change of colour or style. Are you a fan of traditional wooden-style doors, or something sleeker and more modern? Do you prefer high gloss or matte? Would a lighter or darker shade work better?

Only you’ll know the answer to this question. There are many options available and arranging a colour sample of your chosen door might be the best place to start.

Here at Happy Doors, we offer free colour samples to our customers to help them decide on the colour of their replacement doors.

Can I get the replacement door in the right size for my kitchen cabinets?

Transforming your kitchen can be an exciting project. If everything goes to plan, that is.

Many homeowners worry that they’ll be unable to find the kitchen door they want in the size they need.

Thankfully, at Happy Doors, all our replacement kitchen doors are made to measure. Which means that all you need to do is measure your door and enter your measurements online.

If you’re unsure about how to measure, we’ve created a helpful video guide to walk you through the process.

What else will I need to install my replacement kitchen doors?

It's common for many people to innocently forget simple accessories, like hinges and handles, for their kitchen doors.

In fact, it’s so common that we’ve written a blog about common mistakes to avoid when replacing your kitchen doors.

You’ll also need to know how to install your replacement doors. If you’re no expert in kitchen fitting, don’t worry, most people aren’t! Luckily, we’ve created an easy video guide that shows you exactly how to install a kitchen cupboard door.