1. Replacing your kitchen cabinets will completely transform the quality and longevity of your cabinets, inside and out. Every aspect of your cabinetry – the box, doors, trim – will be new. The color/stain will match throughout and will age together.

2. You can fully customize and overhaul your cabinetry configurations, materials, door styles, cabinet lighting, and storage upgrades. Features like decorative cabinet mesh, mirrors, glass mullions, or panels can be seamlessly integrated. You will get exactly what you want in your new cabinet design and function.

3. Removing all cabinetry provides an opportunity to address any underlying structural issues, such as deteriorating materials, water damage, or uneven floors. This ensures long-term durability and stability for you and any future owners.

4. Investing in well-crafted, custom cabinetry will add more to your home’s value than refinishing or refacing will.

5. The visual impact of completely new cabinetry is unmatched compared to refinishing or refacing.

6. Replacing cabinets is the best option if you are replacing your floors, countertops, or backsplash. What’s more, if you are working with a full design-build firm, all your materials will be procured together and any warranty issues with your new cabinets and any other materials will be taken care of by one team.

DRAWBACKS:

1. The material and labor costs to remove and replace all cabinetry will naturally be higher than only refacing or refinishing cabinet doors.

2. Removing and disposing of old cabinets is less sustainable than refinishing or refacing.

3. Ordering new cabinetry may take longer to procure, extending your project’s length. However, an experienced team will build material ordering into your project timeline and know how to handle shipping delays or damaged materials if issues arise.

4. Replacing your cabinets will likely require new countertops, backsplash, or flooring. However, we’ve worked with clients who want to keep or refinish their existing kitchen floors but get all-new cabinetry, and this can be done depending on the project’s size and scope. Ask your designer about your unique project to find the best solution.

Replacing might be for you if:

• Your kitchen requires layout changes
• You want to remove soffits
• You’re planning to remodel more than just your cabinets
• You want cabinets that are of quality construction with customized door styles or finishes
• You need more storage in the interior of your cabinets
• Your existing boxes are worn
• You’d like to add cabinetry to your kitchen layout