Kitchen Cabinet Doors

If you're thinking of updating your kitchen and are on a budget, consider new kitchen cabinet doors. Remodeling magazine's "Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report" (1996-1997) reported that a relatively inexpensive updating of an older kitchen is only $8,500 on average (nationwide), and can return approximately 95% of the investment if the house is sold within a year.

Is your kitchen a good candidate for new cabinet doors - refacing vs. a total kitchen remodel? Use this handy checklist to see you can benefit from new kitchen cabinet doors:

1. Are your cabinets in good condition?
2. Do you like your current kitchen layout?
3. Will new doors and drawer fronts bring new life to your kitchen?
4. Do you want to create a new look in a week or less, with minimal disruption?
5. Are you on a budget and would like to spend half or less, for new kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts vs. the cost of a complete kitchen remodel?

If you answered 'yes' to these questions, then grab a notepad and use this handy checklist to get your project started:

1. What design inspires you - and matches your home? There are many options, ranging from traditional to contemporary - choose the style that's right for your home.
2. What materials would fit your kitchen? Most kitchen remodelers will give you a broad selection - such as select hardwoods, contemporary laminate, paned or leaded glass doors.
3. Looking around your kitchen, what color choices would pull everything together? Think about fixtures and walls, flooring and countertop to determine the best coordinating or contrasting color for your new kitchen cabinet doors
4. What is your budget? Assessing your investment will also help determine the materials that are right for you.

Look for quality materials and finishes, just as you would looking at complete kitchen cabinets. A quality kitchen cabinet refacing company will provide a variety of choices, along with making your project fast and painless. Look for a licensed remodeler that will guarantee their work, and enjoy your new kitchen environment!