Cabinet Refacing - Making Old New Again

A homeowner may long to remodel the kitchen but be equally as wary of the cost involved in such an endeavor. If there is a need for more organized cabinets and drawers, a better use of space and a freshening up of the rooms overall look, then a simple and cost effective solution would be to do cabinet refacing.

There are numerous companies who are ready to draw up various designs for a kitchen gut and overhaul, and while the opportunity to create a fresh footprint of the room is tempting to take on, the task can quickly become both costly and daunting in size. As long as the cabinets and counter tops are laid out in a design that has proven to be both complimentary to the space and effective for traffic control and prep work, then a simple "facelift" may be all the room needs done. This can be achieved with cabinet refacing, some new hardware, new organizers and additional shelving installed.

A designer can assist a client with the selection process of organizers, new cabinet doors and drawer fronts, as well as the drawer / cabinet pulls, or hardware. By making the decision to keep the cabinet "boxes" intact and only address the cosmetic issues of the room, there will be no need to move the plumbing or wiring in the kitchen, so funds may be available to change out the counter tops, install a new sink, paint the walls and lay new flooring. All of these updates can be done for a cost far less comparable than that of a complete kitchen redo.

Cabinet refacing can transform a traditional kitchen into a contemporary one in a single day, or take a 1970's avocado and orange monstrosity and magically alter it into a cozy farmhouse style kitchen anyone would enjoy whipping up culinary delights in for their loved ones. Color, texture, various woods, stains, and glass panes are all choices to be considered for the new cabinets and drawer fronts. Will the doors match, both top and bottom, or contrast? What stylish pulls will be chosen: metal, wood, porcelin or glass? There are companies that manufacture thousands of different knobs, handles and pulls in numerous colors, shapes, textures and styles, and can create a custom design for the client or re-create a style from centuries ago, whatever is needed to complete the project to the client's satisfaction.

So, any homeowner who is contemplating remodeling their kitchen but fears the cost and the amount of time the room will be out of commission should consider the option that cabinet refacing affords them. This process can completely change the look and ambiance of the room without breaking the bank or displacing the family from their kitchen for several weeks.