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Most homeowners intend to keep the
layout of their kitchen the same particularly if the kitchen is well designed,
well built and functional. So there is really no reason to tear the cabinets
out. A new kitchen project can leave your kitchen unusable for a long as six
weeks.
Kitchen cabinet refacing can range from simply repainting existing cabinets and
drawer fronts and updating hardware to stripping cabinet doors and applying
veneer or other decorative elements. Refacing can also include completely
replacing cabinet doors in a new style using new materials.
By remodeling a kitchen you should expect to see a return on your initial
investment of from 75 to 130 percent. You should find that depending on how old
they are the existing cabinets are often of better quality construction than
those made by today's standards. That is especially true or the quality sturdier
cabinets you will find in vintage homes.
You can save a substantial amount by updating your existing cabinets since they
are already installed, leveled, finished, and operational.
By going with a kitchen cabinet refacing instead of replacing the cabinetry you
will actually be getting all the advantages of a major custom remodeling job at
a much more affordable price.
Since new kitchen cabinetry can be expensive, kitchen cabinet refacing can be a
viable alternative since it can save you anywhere from 33-60% off the cost of
putting in new kitchen cabinets. The cost of kitchen cabinet refacing will
depend on the number of cabinets, the cabinet veneer and the hardware choices
(hinges door knobs, etc.). The average cost of kitchen cabinet refacing can run
about $7,500.
Some other advantage of kitchen cabinet refacing includes: the work can be done
in a very short time (a day or two). It is a more affordable and faster way of
achieving a new fresh look for your kitchen than a complete remodeling job.
Provides the kitchen with a whole new and fresh appearance. It also increases
the home's value.
Also with new kitchen cabinet hardware added to your kitchen cabinet refacing
job will the newly refaced cupboards look like brand new custom built cabinets
including better functionality with the installation of roll-out shelves, better
drawer slides and storage.
In most kitchens the cabinetry provides the most visible area and therefore
greatly influences the style and design of the kitchen. If the cabinets are dark
the kitchen will feel darker. If the cabinets are scuffed and old looking this
will make the kitchen look older and outdated. Kitchen cabinet refacing can do a
lot to improve the look of the kitchen. Since only the outside surface of the
cabinets are replaced the work can be done in less time and at considerably less
expense.
About the Author:
James Mahoney is the author of many kitchen design articles and has a site about
kitchen design ideas at
Kitchen Designers
Ideas.com. He also publishes a newsletter on kitchen design.
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