A kitchen remodel is one of the more expensive things that you can do to your home.  I am often surprised with how many people come into our showroom with the misconception that re-facing their cabinets will save them money.  Most of the cost of any cabinet is in the face-frame, doors and drawers.  Add to this the amount of labor it takes to pull all the old doors off and add the new facing and all the new doors and drawers and your cost is comparable to replacing the old cabinets.  Think about it, if your cabinets are worn out on the outside then chances are they are also worn out on the inside.

There are endless possibilities of space saving items that are in new modern cabinets.  Cabinet companies are continuously competing for the market with how well their cabinets can help with storage and working areas.  With all the new interior space saving options that are available today in the modern cabinets, it would be better and more often than not, less expensive to upgrade to new cabinets rather than try to retrofit all these new things into old existing spaces.

There is also the argument that re-facing takes less time.  That may or may not be true.  Your refacing will still need the doors and drawers ordered and built.  You will also have workers in your house for days while they are changing all these things.  With new cabinets your installer is in the house a short time installing your new cabinet.

There are a few exceptions that would make refacing a viable option.  If your cabinets are fairly new and you just want a change in color or style.  If you don’t want any layout changes and you have an expensive Granite, quartz or Solid Surface countertop.  If these are part of your situation then by all means reface.  But if you can and want to really update your kitchen then new cabinets are the only way to go.

Ultimately it is up to you to decide what is best for you.  Make sure you do your homework.  Price out both ways so that you can compare and get the best value for your money.  Ask for references on jobs and follow through with calls to make sure the job went as well as expected.  If your money is as hard earned as mine, then you will definitely want to get the best bang for the buck