Keep the boxes, change everything you see
If your cabinet layout works and the boxes are solid, refacing gets you a new kitchen face — doors, drawer fronts, hardware and end panels — for roughly half the cost and a third of the disruption of a full replacement.
Done by the crew that measured it
Is your kitchen a candidate?
Plywood or solid boxes in good shape, a layout you are happy with, and face frames that are square. We check all three at the consult before recommending it.
New doors & drawer fronts
Shaker, slim-Shaker, flat-panel or raised-panel in paint, stain or a custom colour — the same door lines we hang on new cabinetry.
Matching veneer & end panels
A 3D laminate or real-wood veneer over the face frames and exposed ends, colour-matched to the new doors so it reads as one set.
Soft-close & new slides
New concealed hinges and full-extension soft-close slides on every door and drawer while it is apart.
Add a few new cabinets
Pull-out pantries, a bank of deep drawers or a new island in the matching finish — refacing and new cabinets side by side.
How much does refacing save?
Typically 30–50% versus replacing the cabinetry, because the boxes, the counters (if kept) and most of the plumbing and electrical stay put.
How long does it take?
Most refaces are 3–5 days on site once the doors and materials are in — versus 2–3 weeks for a full cabinet tear-out and reset.
Can I change my layout?
Only slightly — refacing keeps the boxes where they are. If you want walls moved or a different footprint, new cabinetry is the right call and we will say so.
Refacing or new doors only?
If your face frames still look good, re-dooring (new doors and hardware, existing frames) is cheaper still. Refacing adds the veneer skin when the frames are worn or the colour change is dramatic.
Book a consult
Tell us the room, a rough budget range and when you'd like to start. We'll come back with next steps and a realistic timeline — no pressure, no mystery pricing.