Kitchen Design Blog

Introducing 3 Great Ways to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets

Written by Carrie | Jan 15, 2013

One morning, you found yourself slipping into the kitchen for some quiet time before the day began. As you stood there, it dawned on you: the last time you remodeled your kitchen was in 1993. Although it feels like just yesterday, three decades have actually passed since your kitchen last received an update.

Now, it's clear that your kitchen needs a refresh to bring it up to date. A great starting point is to upgrade your kitchen cabinets, and while you're at it, consider updating your backsplash as well. If you're not sure where to start, make sure you contact expert contractors for kitchen remodels. Together, these changes can dramatically transform the look and feel of your space, ensuring your kitchen is both welcoming and attractive.

 

How to upgrade kitchen cabinets on a budget?

Here are some cost-effective ways to give your cabinets a fresh new look:

 

1. Pre-Made Cabinets

Before you roll your eyes and skip to Number 2 - our pre-made cabinets are pretty special. For one, they're made in the USA. Kitchen Magic has always advertised our cabinet refacing (more on that later) as an affordable way to update your cabinets. But sometimes their cabinets are so damaged they can't be refaced - think Superstorm Sandy or other victims of water/fire damage. Other times, our clients' budgets can't accommodate a full set of custom made cabinets.

We don't want any customer to lose sight of their remodeling dreams so we put our heads together and came up with a way to get even more affordable high-quality kitchen cabinets into our customers' kitchens. Our Value Cabinetry line boasts:

  • High-quality construction frames and shelving
  • Full-access to soft-close guides and hinges
  • A five-year warranty
  • Cabinets made in Pennsylvania, USA using eco-friendly production practices.

We're excited about our new Value Cabinetry Line and we think our customers will be too!

2. Refacing Kitchen Cabinets

If your cabinet budget can accommodate more than our pre-made cabinet line but you're concerned custom cabinetry might be over-the-top, refacing will be right up your alley. Cabinet refacing is one of the best ways to transform your kitchen without having to tear-out or replace the functional cabinetry you have. You would be amazed at the difference between old cabinets and the same cabinets "refaced". Click here to see one of our favorite examples.

Advantages to cabinet refacing include:

  • The ability to completely change the look of your cabinets while leaving the "skeleton" intact
  • Saving our landfills from tons of wasted materials - cabinet refacing is one of the most eco-friendly choices you can make
  • Re-thinking your cabinets' functions and updating to custom features like lazy susans, undercover slide-out trash cans, organized drawer spaces, etc.

Before you decide to build all new cabinets, we can visit your home to discuss your needs/wants - you may find you can have the exact cabinets you want by refacing - and could save thousands of dollars to put elsewhere.

3. Custom Kitchen Cabinets

This is the Big Kahuna of kitchen cabinet remodeling. Your budget is less of an issue because you use your kitchen religiously and are finally ready to have the kitchen you have always dreamed about. You know exactly what you want - or are ready to speak with our design team to figure it out - and need custom storage, shelving, nook-space, an island, and/or wine storage, etc.

Who are the #1 contractors for kitchen remodel?

At Kitchen Magic, we craft your cabinets exactly to your specifications, right here in our own workshop by some of the industry's most skilled woodworkers. The world of cabinetry is wide open with possibilities, and we stand behind our work with a lifetime homeownership warranty. Why not get started on your dream kitchen today? Give us a call at (866) 525-0012 or visit Kitchen Magic, and let's explore how we can bring your vision to life together.