Planning a remodel
Full kitchen remodel vs. cabinet refacing
Refacing keeps your cabinet boxes and layout. A full remodel changes what the room can do.
Side by side
| Cabinet refacing | Full kitchen remodel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet boxes | Stay | Replaced |
| Layout | Stays | Can change |
| Disruption | Lower | Higher |
| Best for | Sound boxes and a layout that works | A room that does not work |
General comparison. Details vary by company and contract. Not legal or financial advice.
For scale, Kurtis Kitchen & Bath says on its site that refacing falls between $15,000 and $22,000, and Reschka Design Build gives $60,000 to $120,000 for a mid-range Oakland County kitchen. These are their numbers, not Vivid's quotes.
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