Refacing instead of replacing Cabinets

Posted September 26, 2007 by Shannon Shimizu

Looking for a new, fresh look for your kitchen but you don't need a total remodel? If your cabinets have enough space but don't quite create the look you want - refacing your cabinets can transform your kitchen from merely functional to fabulous. It's a quick kitchen makeover that can deliver stunning results while adding value to your home, as well as enjoyment.

As you start your cabinet refacing project you will be faced with many decisions. The endless choices in color, style and components can be overwhelming! Don't panic. We are here to help you with insightful articles and practical advice.

Warm chestnut. Thick maple. Gleaming oak. It seems as though the classic connection between wood and cabinet just can't be denied. If you have some money to spend, redoing your kitchen with wood cabinets is an attractive choice

Chestnut. Chestnut wood is fairly soft, and cabinets are characterized by a straight, coarse-textured grain and light to medium-red color.

Maple. Also used to create musical instruments, maple is hard, usually fine-grained, and attractively colored. Maple wood cabinets are popular because of their beauty and durability.

Oak. Oak is sturdy wood used in traditional furniture. Oak wood cabinets are generally straight grained with a coarse texture. Oak offers classic good looks at a reasonable price.

If you're looking for ways to personalize your wood cabinets you have several options to choose from. Custom wood cabinets let you design your kitchen based on your personality and attitude.

Custom Wood Cabinets

Painted. Continue a kitchen theme with professionally painted cabinets.

Carved. Wood carvers can transform your cabinets with looks from ethnic to rococo.

Treated. Choose from glazed stain, glazed paint, or other unique treatments.

In cabinet refacing, our handpicked professional installers remove your old cabinet doors and drawer fronts and install new ones. There's no need to reconfigure cabinets or modify plumbing or wiring because the cabinet's basic box, or case, stays intact, saving you time, trouble and money. Get great ideas at Five Star where you can begin to imagine how to transform your cabinets into your dream kitchen.