Replacing of Cabinets
If you are making structural changes like moving walls or major appliances, then you may be in a position where the only reasonable choice you have is to simply replace the total cabinets. Also, if the cabinets are old, and especially if they have been under a heavy load (for example the heirloom china is stacked high on some of the shelves) you may find that the structural integrity of the shelves has actually suffered. In this case, they simply won't safely do the job of holding your kitchen goods.In replacing cabinets, you are looking at a couple of different approaches. The best looking is full custom cabinets. These are built on a single base, and have a completely seamless look to them The alternative is modular units. These can look quite attractive these days, but since they are separate modules the fit may not be as tight, and there is the possibility of visible seams. In either case there is a wide variety in wood species and finishes available, so you should be able to match any decor.
Refacing Kitchen CabinetsIf you are happy with the layout and capacity of your current cabinets, and the structural integrity is up to snuff, then a more cost effective approach to changing the look is to simply reface the cabinets, or replace the doors and hardware such as hinges and knobs or pulls.Once again there is a wide variety of looks, and a quite a change in the overall appearance of the kitchen can be had for significantly less money by refacing your current cabinets. This is also quicker to implement, since the cabinets are left in place, and the inconvenience to the homeowner is a lot less.
posted by Steven @ 4:19 AM
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