🚪 Cabinet Service

Cabinet Refacing

Transform your kitchen with new doors, drawer fronts, and fresh veneers — while keeping your existing cabinet boxes. A complete new look in a fraction of the time and cost of full replacement.

💰 $10,000–$25,000 typical range
📅 4–10 days on-site
📍 Palmer, MA · Western MA · Northern CT
Medium disruption · kitchen out of service
Cabinet Refacing
Free quote · No obligation
$10k–$25k
Typical project $12,000–$18,000
On-site time 4–10 days
Kitchen downtime 4–10 days
Lead time Moderate (doors manufactured)
Vs. full replacement 40–70% less expensive
Disruption level Medium
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Is This Right For You?

Signs refacing is your answer

Cabinet refacing is the ideal solution when your kitchen layout works — but the look doesn't.

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Your oak or maple cabinets look dated The boxes are solid but the door style and finish scream 1995.
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You want a new kitchen look without new-kitchen prices Refacing typically costs 40–70% less than full cabinet replacement.
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Your kitchen layout works — you just want it to look better No need to move walls or redesign the floor plan.
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You want soft-close drawers and updated hardware Refacing is the perfect time to add functional upgrades too.
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You can't be without a kitchen for months Refacing typically takes 4–10 days vs. 6–12+ weeks for full replacement.
✓ Refacing works best when...
Your cabinet boxes are structurally sound — no rot, water damage, or failing joints
You're happy with your current kitchen layout and don't need to move walls
You want to change the door style, finish, or color significantly
You're keeping your countertops or replacing them separately
Your budget is closer to $10k–$25k than $35k–$50k+
May not be the right fit if...
Your cabinet boxes are damaged, rotting, or structurally failing
You need to change your kitchen layout or move walls — consider a kitchen remodel
You just want to change the color without replacing doors — consider cabinet painting
What's Included

Everything that goes into a refacing project

A standard cabinet refacing project covers the complete exterior transformation of your cabinets while preserving the structural boxes.

01
New Doors & Drawer Fronts

All cabinet doors and drawer fronts are replaced with new, custom-made doors in your chosen style, material, and finish.

02
Cabinet Box Veneering

New matching veneer or laminate is applied to all visible cabinet surfaces — face frames, end panels, and exposed sides.

03
New Hinges & Hardware

All doors are hung with new hinges. Soft-close hinges are available and recommended. New pulls and knobs are installed.

04
Structural Inspection

We evaluate your existing cabinet boxes before work begins to confirm they're structurally sound candidates for refacing.

05
Final Inspection

Raymond personally inspects the completed project — alignment, finish quality, hardware function — before calling it done.

06
Project Coordination

Homestead manages all scheduling, material ordering, and installer coordination. One point of contact throughout.

Popular add-ons for refacing projects
Soft-close drawer box replacements
Pull-out shelf installation
Crown molding & light rail
Interior cabinet painting
Lazy Susan installation
Pantry pull-out organizers
Glass door inserts
Pull-out trash cabinet
Cabinet toe kick replacement
Countertop replacement (coordinated)
Sink & faucet swap (coordinated)
Under-cabinet lighting
The Process

From first call to finished kitchen

Here's exactly what happens when you work with Homestead on a refacing project.

1
Week 1
Phone Consultation

We discuss your goals, look at your cabinet photos, and give you a ballpark range. No in-home visit needed at this stage.

2
Week 1–2
In-Home Measurement & Samples

We visit your kitchen to measure, evaluate your cabinet boxes, and show you door samples, finishes, and hardware in person.

3
Week 2
Written Quote & Selections

You receive a clear written quote. Once approved, you finalize your door style, finish, color, and hardware selections.

4
Week 2–3
Deposit & Scheduling

A deposit secures your install date and kicks off door manufacturing. Lead time varies by door style and material.

5
Install Week
On-Site Refacing (4–10 days)

Doors are removed, veneers applied, new doors hung, and hardware installed. Your kitchen will be out of service during this period.

6
Completion
Final Inspection by Raymond

Raymond personally walks through the finished project — checking alignment, finish quality, and hardware function before sign-off.

On-site work
4–10
days in your kitchen
Kitchen downtime
4–10
days without kitchen use
Vs. replacement
6–12+
weeks for full replacement
Pricing

Honest numbers before you call

Refacing costs vary based on kitchen size, door material, and upgrades. Here's how most projects break down.

Paint-Grade Doors

MDF or maple painted doors. Smooth, clean look. Most popular for white and two-tone kitchens.

$20–25per sq ft exposed surface
Premium Natural Woods

White oak, red birch, and other hardwood veneers. Higher material cost, exceptional result.

$40–50per sq ft exposed surface
With Major Additions

Islands, ceiling extensions, pantry additions, or multiple crown moldings added to project.

$20–30kcomplete project
What affects your price
Kitchen size and number of doors & drawer fronts
Door style (shaker, raised panel, slab, glass inserts)
Wood species or material selection
Interior upgrades and hardware choices
Odd angles, ceiling-height cabinets, multiple crown moldings
Add-ons: islands, pantries, organizers
Budget rule of thumb: For a refacing project without structural changes, aim to stay around 15% of your home's value.
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Your kitchen will be out of service during the project

For all cabinet work — refacing, painting, or refinishing — the kitchen is a full work zone. Doors and drawer fronts are removed, surfaces are exposed, and the space must remain undisturbed.

4–10
days without kitchen access
for cabinet refacing
How to prepare
1
Set up a temporary kitchen in another room — microwave, mini fridge, toaster oven, paper plates
2
Plan meals in advance: eating out, cold meals, crockpot meals prepared elsewhere
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Clear all cabinet contents completely before the project start date
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Arrange alternative dishwashing: bathroom sink, laundry room, or disposable items
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Remember: 4–10 days is far shorter than 6–12+ weeks for full cabinet replacement
How It Compares

Refacing vs. your other options

Not sure which route is right for you? Here's how refacing stacks up against the alternatives.

Factor
Cabinet Refacing
Full Replacement
Typical cost
$10,000–$25,000
$35,000–$50,000+
Kitchen downtime
4–10 days
6–12+ weeks
Change door style?
Yes
Yes
Change layout?
No
Yes
Keep existing boxes?
Yes
No — all removed
Permit required?
No
Often yes
Environmental impact
Low — reuses existing boxes
High — full demolition
FAQ

Questions about cabinet refacing

Yes — for most kitchens where the layout works and the boxes are structurally sound. Refacing delivers a like-new appearance at 40–70% of the cost of full replacement, typically in 4–10 days instead of 6–12+ weeks.

The key question is whether your cabinet boxes are solid. If they are, refacing is almost always the smarter investment. If they're failing or you need a layout change, a full remodel may be the better path.

Yes, significantly. A typical refacing project runs $10,000–$25,000, while a comparable full cabinet replacement often costs $35,000–$50,000 or more (excluding cheap box-store options).

The savings come from reusing your existing cabinet boxes, which represent much of the labor in a new cabinet installation.

No. The kitchen will be completely out of service for the 4–10 day project. Doors and drawer fronts are removed, the workspace must remain undisturbed for proper installation and finishing, and the area contains tools and materials throughout.

We strongly recommend setting up a temporary kitchen in another room — a microwave, mini fridge, and paper plates go a long way. The 4–10 days is much more manageable than the 6–12+ weeks required for full replacement.

Absolutely — that's one of the main advantages of refacing over painting. You get entirely new doors and drawer fronts in whatever style you choose: shaker, raised panel, slab, glass inserts, and more. Colors and finishes are also fully customizable.

Yes. Cabinet refacing does not require removing countertops. Many customers keep their existing countertops and are happy with the result. Others choose to pair a refacing project with a countertop replacement for a complete kitchen transformation — we can coordinate that as well.

It depends on the condition and construction of the laminate boxes. We evaluate every kitchen individually — some laminate cabinets are excellent candidates for refacing, others are not. The in-home consultation includes a box assessment to confirm candidacy before we quote.

Quality cabinet refacing with proper materials should last 15–20+ years with normal care. The durability depends on the door material and finish selected. We use premium materials and discuss longevity expectations during the consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

Still have questions?

Raymond is happy to talk through your specific kitchen on a quick call — no obligation, no pressure.

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Ready to transform your kitchen with cabinet refacing?

Get a free quote — most customers get a ballpark number on the first call. Just bring a few photos of your kitchen.