Kitchen Designs Pretoria

Whether you’re planning a simple kitchen design or modern kitchen design, deciding what to do about your kitchen cabinets is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. New kitchen cabinets can take up nearly 50 percent of your total budget for a kitchen renovation, and functional cabinets can mean the difference between a kitchen that works and one that doesn’t. But what if you can’t afford to buy all-new cabinets with the latest storage features and styles?


Many homeowners today are saving money by “refacing” rather than completely replacing their existing kitchen cabinets. There are three primary ways to reface cabinets:

• Refinish or paint existing cabinet and drawer fronts.

• Install new wood or laminate veneer over existing cabinet and drawer fronts.

• Install completely new cabinet doors and drawer fronts.

In all three cases, new hardware such as hinges and pulls helps to complete the update. The interiors of the cabinets can also be sanded, painted or stained for a completely new look.

Fans of refacing say this mini-makeover can give a kitchen a whole new look at a much lower cost than installing all-new cabinets. “Cabinet refacing can save up to 50 percent compared to the cost of replacing, Cabinet refacing is also a much less involved process than removing old cabinets and installing new ones. “Refacing is an ideal option for many people because of its convenience, “The process doesn’t require removal of the appliances, so the kitchen stays functional while the work is being done.”



Even with the potential cost-savings, however, refacing isn’t right for every kitchen remodel. Before making the decision to reface, rather than replace, homeowners need to consider a number of factors, starting with the “bones” of their current kitchen cabinetry. “If they are not high-quality cabinets to begin with, it usually makes sense to replace the entire piece.





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