Kitchen Refacing and Remodeling

Kitchen remodeling can be both exciting yet intimidating. There are many aspects to consider and sometimes ones that you may not be aware of. This is where your Remodeling Specialist’s knowledge comes in to make sense of things like door styles, space maximization and accessories. With Kitchen Refacers this is all explained to you with your budget in mind. Kitchen remodeling on a small or grand scale always offers you 100% return on your investment.

First Steps and Things to Consider

To determine how much extra storage you may need, first do some simple decluttering. Get rid of any kitchen appliances or gadgets you don’t use regularly. This will help you and your Kitchen Refacing Specialist determine, from what you have left, the wonderful accessories (like roll-out drawers for pots and pans to lid organizers) that are available to help make your life so much easier. Purchasing a few Kitchen Specialty magazines can also spark ideas and give you kitchen design tips as well as kitchen cabinet design ideas that you may want to discuss with your Kitchen Refacing Specialist.

Quick Low cost updates:

• New Knobs and Pulls
• New Cabinet Hinges
• Crown Molding
• Under-Cabinet Lighting
• Drawer Dividers and Accessories
• Rollout Shelves
• Recycling Bins

When to Reface

When considering your new kitchen ask yourself these questions:

• How long do you plan on staying at your house? This will help determine how much to invest.
• How old is your house?
• Are new appliances being added into kitchen layout?
• Is there more then one cook?
• Is there room for a kitchen island
• Is there room for a pantry
• How do you use your kitchen now? Do you need a kitchen office?
• What kinds of activities take place in your kitchen?
• Are your kitchen requirements going to change in the next three to eight years?
• What kinds of financial, design, or aesthetic tradeoffs are you willing to make?
• How much of the work are you able to do yourself.

What’s your budget?

Your kitchen remodeling estimate is going to be set by how much you can afford and the value of your home. Kitchen remodeling costs can range from $2,000.00 to $6,000.00. This would be a mid-range cost for remodeling your kitchen.

Extra items to consider when determining your budget are:

Accessories

• Roll-outs
• Drawers
• Tray Dividers
• Handles

Countertop Options

• Tile
• Laminate
• Marble
• Granite
• Solid Surface

Backsplash Options

• Tile
• Laminate
• Paint
• Marble
• Granite

Electrical Options

• Increasing amperage
• Relocating Plugs
• Moving appliances

Window and Entry Door Replacements

• New and decorative windows and doors to increase R value
• Increase of natural light
• Esthetics

Lighting

• Task Lighting
• Esthetic Lighting
• Ambient Lighting

Plumbing

• Sink, Garbeurator and Dishwasher Hookup

Flooring

• Cork
• Hardwood
• Tile
• Vinyl

Architectural

• Removal of Walls

We always tell our customers that what you save in refacing can be reinvested back into you’re your kitchen through any of the above add-ons.

When your Kitchen Refacing Specialist comes to meet with you he will be happy to discuss with you the following so that you know you are getting a company you can trust and service you can depend on.

• How long have you been in business?
• May I speak with one of your references?
• Which professional associations do you belong to?
• Will you be using subcontractors on this project? If so, are your subcontractors licensed to work in these areas (such as plumbing, roofing, etc.)?
• Are you licensed and registered with the Province?

We look forward to consulting with you about your Kitchen Refacing project.

Thank you for your interest in Kitchen Refacers.