Before and After With Cabinet Refacing
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
Here is how cabinet refacing can turn a small, dark kitchen into a warm, inviting space. This inexpensive home improvement project can do wonders for kitchens with design challenges. Here is an example of the "before" of a common kitchen layout.
The result is a stylish kitchen with improved functionality. While the room size stayed the same, the new kitchen cabinet fronts, countertop, sink and faucet combine to give the room strong visual appeal and the illusion of more space.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
Before Cabinet Refacing
The kitchen measures 9-feet by 12-feet and has cabinets along two walls. The oak kitchen cabinets are about 25 years old and have a dark stain on them. Among the problems are:- Some cabinet doors do not open properly.
- The stain is fading and has scratches.
- The door frame style is dated and unattractive.
Other Home Improvement Wishes
The kitchen also has an old laminate countertop that is chipped and scratched. The sink is an old stainless steel model with one large bowl. The chrome faucet has a loose handle and a very simple style. When pulled together, all these home improvement elements paint a pretty dim picture.Cabinet Refacing After
The key to revitalizing this kitchen is to look at the entire picture. With cabinet refacing alone, the cabinets would look great, but the rest of the kitchen would remain dated. The solution is to add:- Maple cabinets to lighten the look, plus arched door details to add height.
- Sophisticated kitchen cabinet hardware with a pewter finish
- A solid surface countertop and sink combination with warm cream tones.
- A single handle faucet with a sprayer.
The result is a stylish kitchen with improved functionality. While the room size stayed the same, the new kitchen cabinet fronts, countertop, sink and faucet combine to give the room strong visual appeal and the illusion of more space.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
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