If your cabinets are in good condition but just don't have the look you'd like, this is an affordable alternative to new cabinets. This home was built in 1978 so the cabinets were looking pretty outdated. The homeowner wanted to keep the existing countertops and the cabinets were mostly in good, solid condition, so refacing was the best option. All the drawerboxes were replaced and rehung with solid concealed, self-closing slides. All drawer fronts, doors, and mouldings were replaced with new Maple items. All face-frames were covered with 1/8" maple ply. Inside edges were painted to match the faces. All new hardware was installed, including concealed hinges. A new Pantry was built because the old one was poorly designed and damaged.
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Old
cabinets were flat plywood panels with dark oak stain. New cabinets are
Maple with a Honey Oak stain and black glazing. Note new crown on upper cabinets.
Much more contemporary!
Maple with a Honey Oak stain and black glazing. Note new crown on upper cabinets.
Much more contemporary!
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The
other side of the kitchen showing the new Pantry.
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A
wet bar just off of the kitchen.
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Master
Bath. Old painted cabinets with fingerpull doors had seen better days.
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Vanity
area. Counter had been sat on so it was sagging to the right. I jacked
it up and bolted it into the studs on either side.
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Bathroom
#2. Large awkward door was replaced with a pair of smaller doors.