Not all kitchen cabinets age well. Some look beautiful on installation day but start failing after months of daily use. The most common problems are swollen wood, loose hinges, peeling laminate, and sagging doors.
Common mistakes include:
using untreated MDF near sinks
cheap hinges without soft-close support
low-quality plywood in humid kitchens
ignoring ventilation
Water and heat are the biggest enemies of kitchen cabinets. If your kitchen doesn’t have good airflow, materials will break down faster.
Instead of focusing only on design, ask about:
material thickness
edge sealing
hinge quality
moisture resistance
A cabinet that lasts five years is cheaper than replacing a “cheap” one every year.