Should You Replace or Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets?
When you want to update the look of your kitchen, your cabinets can dramatically alter the entire aesthetic—but do you have to rip the existing ones out and start all over? Deciding between kitchen cabinet refacing or replacement in Midland, MI depends on what kind of shape your existing cabinets are in. Whether you opt for paint and some new fixtures or want to completely redo your cabinetry system, Nowak Cabinets of Midland can help.
Deciding between replacing or refacing
High-quality cabinets can last up to 50 years. If you’re in an older home, it’s likely that your existing cabinets are sturdier than the prefabricated or modular cabinetry that’s installed in new homes today.
Even if your cabinets are still in great shape, there may be other reasons to replace them—for example, you might need custom cabinetry to go around newer, larger appliances, or you may want to replace your countertops. In some kitchens, the cabinetry just doesn’t make sense—some cabinets aren’t functional, or are so difficult to maneuver around that they become a junk-storing space instead of a useful place for kitchen items. These situations might necessitate ripping out all or some of your cabinetry.
However, if you’re just looking for a facelift and have no plans to replace appliances anytime soon, refacing is an affordable and attractive option.
How refacing works
Refacing can be done three different ways: you can repaint existing cabinets and doors and switch out the handles, add new laminate or wood over the existing cabinet fronts or replace the doors and drawers completely. Some people choose to remove the doors entirely and make the switch to open shelving, which is a popular and attractive option in many homes.
The first type of refacing, which involves staining or repainting and adding new hardware, is both the easiest and cheapest option—you can do it yourself over a weekend if you’re feeling handy. The other two types usually require the help of an expert. In some cases, you may choose to reface your existing cabinets and have a cabinet contractor build custom cabinets to increase storage.
Even if you hire a cabinet contractor, refacing your cabinets is up to 50 percent cheaper than replacing them entirely, and in most cases, you can save even more. Plus, your kitchen remains functional throughout the project because you won’t be removing appliances.
You might also consider replacing your countertops and sink or faucet at the same time, if they’re due for an update—it’s a convenient time to replace them, and it will add to your kitchen’s brand-new upgrade.
Schedule kitchen cabinet replacement or refacing in Midland, MI
Nowak Cabinets of Midland offers custom cabinetry, countertops and closet organization systems. We’ll work with you to choose the materials, colors, finishes and fixtures so that your kitchen cabinets look stylish and brand new. We can even mock up digital renderings so you know exactly what your kitchen will look like. Call us today to get started on the kitchen of your dreams.
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