Kitchen Cabinet Refacing in Columbus — A New Kitchen for 30-50% Less
A brand-new kitchen look at 30-50% less than full replacement. New doors, drawer fronts, and veneers over your existing cabinet boxes.
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Common problems we solve for Columbus homeowners.
Dated cabinets dragging down your whole kitchen
New countertops and appliances can't fix dated cabinet doors. Refacing transforms the most visible part of your kitchen for 30-50% less than replacement.
Full replacement feels too expensive
When your cabinet boxes are sound, a full tear-out is unnecessary. Refacing gives you a brand-new look at a fraction of replacement cost.
Worried about weeks of disruption
Most refacing projects wrap in 3-5 days. Your existing boxes stay in place, so you keep using much of your kitchen throughout.
What's included in Cabinet Refacing
- ✓ 30-50% savings versus full cabinet replacement
- ✓ Wood, laminate, and thermofoil finish options
- ✓ Soft-close glides and European concealed hinges
- ✓ Hardware upgrades and full-overlay styling
- ✓ Typical 3-5 day turnaround
- ✓ Minimal disruption — cabinets stay in place
Refacing saves 30-50% vs full replacement; exact price after free in-home consult.
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Cabinet refacing, explained
Cabinet refacing keeps your sound cabinet boxes in place and replaces the surfaces you actually see — new doors, drawer fronts, and matching veneer — for a complete transformation at a fraction of replacement cost. If your layout works and the boxes are structurally sound, refacing is usually the smartest way to renew your kitchen.
When refacing is the right call
Refacing works best in three scenarios:
- Your layout works. You like where the sink, range, and island sit. You don’t need to move plumbing or electrical.
- Your cabinet boxes are sound. No water damage, no warping, no failing structure. If we can trust the boxes, we can transform the surface.
- You want a new look on a budget. A full replacement typically runs 30-50% more than a well-executed refacing. That savings can go toward new counters, a backsplash, or better appliances.
What you can change with refacing
More than most homeowners expect. During a refacing project we can update:
- Doors and drawer fronts — pick from solid wood (oak, maple, cherry), laminate, or thermofoil in any style: shaker, slab, raised panel, and more.
- Cabinet exterior veneer — matched to the new doors so the whole run reads as one cohesive kitchen.
- Hardware — new pulls, knobs, and European concealed hinges. Add soft-close glides on drawers and soft-close hinges on doors.
- Storage upgrades — pull-out shelving, lazy susans, and drawer organizers can often be added during the refacing project.
- Full-overlay styling — if your original cabinets have visible face frames, we can convert to a full-overlay look for a modern, seamless feel.
Our refacing process
Our in-house team handles every step. There are no subcontractors, no handoffs, and no coordination tax on you.
- Free in-home consultation. We measure, review your cabinet condition, and talk through material and finish options — no pressure, no obligation.
- Design and material selection. Our designers walk you through wood, laminate, and thermofoil options in real samples. You pick doors, veneer, hardware, and finish.
- Precise fabrication. Doors and veneer are fabricated to your exact dimensions in our Central Ohio shop.
- Installation. Our in-house carpenters handle the install in 3-5 days. Existing boxes stay in place. Minimal disruption.
- Walkthrough. We do a punch-list walkthrough with you before we call it done, and we stand behind the work.
Refacing vs full replacement
If you’re weighing refacing against a full cabinet replacement, the trade-off is straightforward: refacing saves 30-50% and takes days instead of weeks, but keeps your current footprint. Replacement lets you change the layout and add cabinetry, but at a significantly higher cost and disruption. During your free consultation, we walk you through which is right for your kitchen.
| Factor | Cabinet Refacing | Full Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | 30-50% less | Baseline (highest) |
| Timeline | 3-5 days | 3-6 weeks |
| Layout changes | Keeps current footprint | Full layout freedom |
| Disruption | Minimal — boxes stay | Full tear-out |
| Best when | Boxes are sound, layout works | Boxes are damaged or layout must change |
Want to see how much you’d save? Our free cabinet refacing savings calculator gives you a quick ballpark based on your replacement quote.
A look at recent cabinet refacing work
From First Sketch to Final Walkthrough
Free In-Home Consultation
We visit, listen to how you cook and live, measure, and talk through options — no pressure, no obligation.
Design & Materials
Our in-house designers plan the layout, walk you through cabinet tiers, countertops, and finishes, and lock in the scope.
Build & Install
One in-house crew handles carpentry, install, and coordination. Transparent daily communication and clean job site.
Walkthrough & Warranty
We do a punch-list walkthrough with you before we call it done. Then we stand behind the work.
A no-pressure, no-obligation in-home consult is your fastest path to an honest kitchen estimate.
Ten Straight Years of Best of Houzz Reviews
4.9★ overall across Houzz, HomeAdvisor, and Angi — evidence of the daily work we put in.
★★★★★"We went with refacing instead of ripping everything out. Saved us over $12,000 and the kitchen looks completely brand new. Neighbors keep asking who did our 'full remodel.'"
★★★★★"From our first meeting to the final walk-through, they treated our home like it was their own. The quartz countertops and custom island completely changed how our family uses the kitchen."
★★★★★"We interviewed four contractors. Columbus Kitchen Pros was the only team that actually listened to what we wanted instead of pushing their own agenda. They finished two days early and the craftsmanship is flawless. Our home appraised $40K higher after the remodel."
★★★★★"The design team helped us pick a backsplash that finally tied our whole kitchen together. Clean install, honest pricing, and they respected our older German Village home the entire time."
★★★★★"Ten years of Houzz awards is no accident. Our in-home consultation was pressure-free, the timeline was exactly what they promised, and the finished island is the centerpiece of the house."
Common questions about cabinet refacing
How does cabinet refacing work? +
We remove your existing cabinet doors and drawer fronts, apply a matching wood veneer or laminate to the visible box surfaces, and install brand-new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. Your sound cabinet boxes stay in place, saving 30-50% versus a full replacement.
Is refacing right for my kitchen? +
If your cabinet boxes are structurally sound and you're happy with the current layout, refacing is usually the smart move. If the boxes are water-damaged, warped, or you want to change the layout, a replacement is the better call.
How long will it take? +
Most refacing projects wrap in 3-5 days. Since the boxes stay in place, disruption is minimal and you can usually keep using much of your kitchen throughout.
What materials can I choose from? +
Solid wood, laminate, or thermofoil doors — plus a wide range of stains, paints, and colors. Add soft-close hardware, European hinges, and updated pulls for a completely new look and feel.
Do refaced cabinets look like new? +
Yes. Between new doors, drawer fronts, matching veneers, and updated hardware, refaced cabinets are visually indistinguishable from a new install. Most homeowners are surprised how dramatic the transformation is.
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