Compare your options
Refacing vs. replacement: the smarter choice for most kitchens.
Get a modern, updated kitchen with less downtime, less mess, and significantly lower cost than a full remodel.
Side by side
How they compare
| Refacing | Replacement | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet boxes | Kept in place and refinished | Torn out and rebuilt |
| Doors & drawer fronts | Brand new | Brand new |
| Mess & disruption | Much less | Significant demolition |
| Timeline | Faster | Longer |
| Cost | Significantly lower in most kitchens | Highest |
| Best when | Boxes are sound, layout works | Boxes are damaged or layout must change |
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