One of the most expensive pieces of a kitchen remodeling project is the cost of cabinetry. You can expect of spend upwards of $5000 for new cabinetry remodeling a common 10 x 12 foot kitchen. It is estimated that new kitchen cabinetry is up to 70% of the overall cost of a kitchen remodel. If you don't have that kind of money and you like the current layout of your kitchen cabinetry you should look into the much less expensive option of kitchen cabinet replacement doors.
Simply replacing existing kitchen cabinet doors and hardware will give an entirely new look to your kitchen at a fraction of the price of new cabinetry. You don't need this done by a professional. Even if you don't have a lot of DIY experience you can remove the existing doors and easily replace them with kitchen cabinet replacement doors. Most stock cabinets you find in places like Lowe's and Home Depot are mass produced in standard sizes so you should be able to easily swap your existing kitchen cabinets and drawer fronts out.
If you choose the same wood grain finish in a different style you may not need to refinish your cabinet shells to match. If you do choose a different look altogether you'll need to make sure that you have matching cabinet boxes.
You can find a wide array of kitchen cabinet replacement doors online. Most manufacturers will send you step by step instructions to guide you through the process and make help available by phone.
You'll find a wide array of doors available, flat panel doors, raised panel doors, edge profile and panel profile. Most have a selection of woods, oak, cherry, maple and hickory. You will have a selection of finishes of each of these different woods, from light to dark and in between. You can also order MDF cabinets and paint them yourself.
Of course if you're not comfortable you can have a specialist come out and do the measuring, refinishing of the cabinet boxes and installation of the cabinets and still save a bundle over the price of installing all new cabinetry. Before you decide find a local business that sells kitchen cabinet replacement doors. See what they have to offer. You may find many great ideas that will give your kitchen the look of a custom designer kitchen without the cost.
One thing that makes designer kitchens stand out is the attention to detail. When you're looking for kitchen cabinet replacement doors see if you can find a manufacturer who offers matching moldings and valances. It's these finishing touches that make a kitchen special and give it a truly custom look. Look into ordering a pair of matching cabinet door frames into which you can place custom glass. Add some in cabinet lighting and your favorite wine glasses and you have a custom display cabinet in your kitchen. Look into adding a custom wine rack.
Make sure you shop around. Check prices in local stores and online. You want to make sure that you're getting quality kitchen replacement cabinets. Some online sellers brag they will save you 50% off comparable cabinets from local home stores. However, your savings may not quite be what they claim if you have to pay shipping costs, which can be high.
