Featured Project: Wauwatosa Kitchen Refacing
When The Cabinet Maker gets a call from someone asking about a kitchen makeover, one of the first things we ask is what they want to achieve. Depending on the answer, we can determine whether kitchen refacing might be an option rather than a full remodel.
What Is a Kitchen Refacing?
A kitchen refacing means changing the look of your existing cabinetry, the functionality of your existing cabinetry, or both. It’s a great option if you plan to keep your existing layout. Many refacing projects go a step further by incorporating other upgrades, such as lighting, hardware, fixtures or even appliances — as long as they can work within the existing kitchen configuration.
Why Consider a Kitchen Refacing?
When you discuss your options with us, our focus is on you and how we can improve your kitchen to best fit your lifestyle. By keeping form and function working together, your kitchen can be both beautiful and functional.
If a kitchen refacing is an option, there are some nice benefits.
- Lower total costs than a full kitchen remodel.
- Less time-consuming and disruptive than a full kitchen remodel.
- A great option if you like the basic layout of your current kitchen.
How Do I Know If Kitchen Refacing Is Right for Me?
You might want to reface if one or more of the following is true:
- You like your current layout and don’t need to change the kitchen footprint.
- You don’t plan any changes that involve plumbing work, such as moving the sink.
- Your current cabinets are structurally sound, but dated, and you want a new look. This can be achieved by painting them or installing brand new drawer fronts and cabinet doors.
- You don’t need to replace countertops and backsplashes. Removing existing countertops often causes damage to the cabinetry structure.
- You don’t need to replace your kitchen flooring.
- You want to improve your kitchen’s efficiency and functionality by adding features such as LED lighting, a warming drawer, pull-out shelves or under-cabinet drawers. The Cabinet Maker can suggest a wide range of options like these to bring your kitchen to the next level of convenience and functionality.
How Do I Know If Kitchen Refacing ISN’T the Right Choice?
You will need to remodel your kitchen if:
- You want to expand your kitchen or completely change its footprint by moving walls, removing soffits or making other structural changes.
- You want larger appliances and new features that won’t fit into your existing kitchen.
- Your plans will involve more than minor plumbing and electrical work.
What About a Hybrid of Both?
Sometimes a kitchen refacing can involve some amount of remodeling. This could be a great option if you are working with your existing kitchen footprint but rethinking one portion of the space, such as one wall of cabinets or the kitchen island. This would entail remodeling only a segment of your kitchen while sticking with its existing footprint.
The Cabinet Maker Can Help You Decide!
When you partner with us on your new kitchen, we can help you decide whether kitchen refacing is the right option. Here’s how:
- Assess your existing cabinetry and determine if it’s structurally appropriate for a refacing.
- Suggest ways to use your space more efficiently to expand your work and storage or space or to make existing space more accessible.
- Suggest new solutions for lighting, hardware and many functional and aesthetic details.
- Create custom-designed details especially for you, such as cabinet and drawer fronts to suit your personal taste.
We love discussing kitchen dreams with our clients and finding creative solutions. Use our online form to schedule a phone consultation. We’re eager to help!