If your kitchen cabinets are not in disrepair, you can make your five-figure kitchen remodel look like you spent six figures simply by refacing them instead of tearing the cabinets out and replacing them with new ones.

If you have not considered refacing the cabinets before now, here are some things to consider about this budget-friendly kitchen remodeling option.

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Saves Natural Resources

Keeping your existing kitchen layout and refacing the cabinets saves on natural resources.

The original wood cabinet boxes are retained, but the hardware, doors, and drawers are replaced. The process makes the kitchen cabinets look like they are brand new. Once the remodeling project has been completed, most people looking at the cabinets won't know they were refaced and not replaced.

When you think about it, most people don't really care about the age of their kitchen cabinets. They care the cabinets are in good repair and look nice.  

If your existing kitchen cabinets are in good repair and you plan to keep the existing layout, then refacing will save a significant amount of your remodeling budget for other things you want, such as that big center island or beautiful stone slab countertops.

Opt for Non-Trendy Cabinet Faces

If you love to watch home shows and keep up on trends, then you know what looks fantastic today can look dated in just a few years. For example, several years ago, everyone thought avocado-green sinks and bathtubs were all the rage. Sure they looked trendy in the 1970s, but once the 1980s rolled around, they seemed very dated. 

Avoid trends when refacing cabinets. If you have a traditional-style home, then stick to traditional-style cabinets. If you have a modern kitchen, select modern doors. Your goal is to choose cabinet faces that will look as on-trend in ten years as they do today.

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Isn't a DIY Project

Lastly, it is essential to mention refacing cabinets is not a DIY project. If done professionally, you will not be able to tell the difference between refaced and brand-new cabinets. If done incorrectly, the cabinets will never look right again and eventually need to be replaced. 

You can do many things during a kitchen remodel as a DIY project, but kitchen cabinet refacing should never be one of them. This is one of those times when you need a skilled professional, and the results will justify the added cost.

For more information, reach out to a local cabinet refacing service, such as Copperleaf Cabinets LLC.