David Bromstad proves you don't have to spend a fortune to update your kitchen. Rather than spending thousands of dollars to replace all of your kitchen cabinets, Bromstad suggests redoing them instead. Cabinet refinishing involves keeping the actual cabinet boxes in place and installing new doors and drawer fronts. On average, a full kitchen refacing costs between $4,491 and $10,570, including materials and labor. Of course, the number of cabinets will also affect the final cost of the project.
The great thing about remodeling is that it's a project that most homeowners can do themselves. This eliminates the extra labor costs of hiring professionals and leaves only the material costs. In many cases, this is as simple as purchasing new cabinet doors, removing the old doors, and installing the new doors on the cabinets. You may be able to use existing hardware, such as hinges and pulls, if they are still in good condition. When updating your kitchen cabinets, you can already look for door and drawer surfaces that will fit your cabinets. Another option is to paint or stain both the door and cabinet box to create a cohesive look. If you want to further update your kitchen with new colors, this is a good option. Regardless of which option you choose, it will save you money to rework rather than replace.
