Why DIY Kitchen Refacing Is the Smarter Choice Over a Full Renovation
A full kitchen renovation may sound like an appealing solution to giving your space a fresh look. But while wielding a sledgehammer and gutting your entire room may sound like fun, converting your kitchen into a dust-filled construction zone is not always necessary. The more convenient, cost-effective, and less intrusive option is a DIY kitchen refacing. Let us tell you why, and more importantly how, you should get started with a modern kitchen mini-makeover.
1. Cost-Effective Solution
A full kitchen renovation is expensive. Between labor costs for removal, building and installation, materials, and the unexpected expenses that inevitably arise, you can easily spend tens of thousands of dollars.
On the other hand, kitchen refacing allows you to achieve a stunning transformation at a fraction of the cost. By reusing your existing cabinet frames and simply replacing the cabinet doors and drawer fronts, you save money while still achieving a dramatic update.
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- – Our custom cabinet doors can be fully wrapped in the color of your choice. This means you can have the color of the back or inside of the door, matched to the color of the door front. This option is available on all door panels in any of our 130+ PVC colors.
- – All our cabinet doors and drawer fronts are easy to care and maintain.
- – Finish the interior of your drawers with bold, dramatic liners for added appeal.
2. Minimal Downtime
A full renovation could leave you without a functional kitchen for weeks. Limited to no access to appliances or counter space, can hinder your ability to prepare meals. Having to dine out, or rely on takeout, can quickly become costly and may be unhealthy.
With DIY kitchen refacing, you can keep your kitchen operational throughout the process. You will still have access to your stove, sink, and other essentials, allowing you to maintain your routine without interruption.
3. Work at Your Own Pace
One of the biggest advantages of DIY refacing is the ability to work at your own pace. Whether you want to tackle the project in a single weekend or spread it out over a few weeks, the choice is entirely yours. This flexibility makes it easier to fit the project into your schedule without the pressure or financial penalty of a contractor’s timeline.
4. Less Mess and Hassle
Renovations are a messy, disruptive process. With contractors coming in and out of your home, tracking dust and dirt, your entire space can feel like a construction zone. Reduced air quality due to lingering sawdust may impact respiratory comfort and agitate allergies.
Refacing, on the other hand, involves minimal mess. Since you are only replacing the cabinet doors and drawer fronts, there is no need to worry about demolition debris or extensive clean-up.
5. Privacy and Comfort
Giving strangers access to your home for days or weeks at a time can be uncomfortable, especially if you have pets who are disturbed by new faces. By opting for DIY refacing, you avoid the inconvenience of having contractors in your home, keeping your space private and peaceful.
6. Complete Control Over Design Choices
When you reface your kitchen yourself, you have complete control over every aspect of the design. Want to try a bold color for your cabinet doors? Prefer a specific style of hardware? The choices are entirely yours, allowing you to customize your kitchen to perfectly match your vision.
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- From Mullions and Frames, and Multiple Panels, to Wine Racks, explore our product categories for additional customized cabinetry solutions and upgrade your space.
- All TDM products are available with several options including multiple panel profiles, styles, edges, and over 130 colors in matte, textured, and high gloss finishes.
When you are ready to start your DIY kitchen refacing project, The Door Maker has everything you need. Explore our range of door profiles for custom cabinet door replacement, including flat, raised, and shaker doors, to build the perfect match for your DIY project. Ideal for kitchen cupboard doors, our collection of more than 30,000 combinable options will give your kitchen, or bathroom, or even your media room, a whole new look you can install yourself.
Select from more than 30 panel styles, 10 edge profiles, and 130 thermofoil colors and finishes to create the perfect match for your perfect kitchen refacing project.
