When working with older cabinets, the mechanisms and faces of cabinets may start to wear down. Looking to improve the look of your cabinets? Refacing or replacing are the two options that homeowners will need to choose from. There are pros and cons to each option and choosing will be made easier when you take into account the state of your home and the cost of refacing and replacing. Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can help you with any cabinet project to make your home more appealing. 

Cabinet Refacing

If the majority of your cabinet is in good shape, specifically the cabinet boxes, refacing can be a good option. When doors become scratched, dented, or warped, refacing cabinets can save you a little bit of money while giving your home a refreshed look. 

Pros- This is the less expensive option for your cabinets because you are leaving the main structure and total design intact. When you reface your cabinets, it also leaves less material to send to the landfill or for you to clean up. Replacing doors usually just requires a few slabs of wood that are carved and fastened to the cabinet. 

Cons- In order to stick with refacing, your cabinet boxes must be in good shape and need to last. Because the process of refacing is simple, the layout of your current cabinets and the sizes will stay exactly the same. 

Cabinet Replacing

Choosing cabinet replacement gives you the freedom to redesign the layout of your space and set the clock back on the lifetime of your cabinets. Replacing gives you creative liberty and will increase the value of your bathroom, kitchen, or office.

Pros- This option gives you a new design and can increase the moveable and usable space in your home. You can completely change the way you function in the kitchen, bathroom, or other space because every part of the old cabinets will be removed. If you look to sell your home in the future, redoing cabinets will increase the resale value. 

Cons- Because you are starting from scratch, it will cost more to rebuild each cabinet. Completing a construction project in your home disrupts your normal life and cabinets are no different. You will need to find a temporary place for all the items inside the current cabinets while you install the new ones. 

Cost Comparison

Replacing the whole room of cabinets will cost you anywhere from $13,000 to $30,000. Refacing will cut this cost almost in half. The cost will be affected if you work with a professional cabinetry company or if you install them yourself. Working with a professional company will give you better access to materials and ensure that the cabinets can hold the weight of items. 

Many companies don’t offer just refacing, so you may find yourself doing the work yourself when you go this route. If you are trying to save money, remodeling yourself will limit your budget and save you extra fees for labor. 

DIY Or Professional Installation

While DIY can save you money, which option is better for the quality of your cabinets? When cabinet boxes are in good shape, refacing can be done in a DIY fashion because cabinet doors can be purchased at your local hardware store. 

Installing new cabinets should be done by a professional or someone with previous construction experience. If you want your cabinets to be structurally sound and last for the lifetime of your home, it is best to hire a professional. Our team at Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can help keep you on budget while installing quality cabinets. Our work is appealing and high quality which may make it more expensive, but this just means cabinets will adapt with you through different life stages. 

Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry

Established in 2012, our company has been working with community members and homes for many years. We work to provide the market with a unique product and one that we are proud to put our name on. 

Our goal is to improve your home with quality craftsmanship and products at great prices. Let us take on a load of a construction or remodel project and save you the hassle. Contact Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry today!

Designing a kitchen, bathroom, or office will require you to choose a style and coordinate colors of cabinets with counters, appliances, flooring, and more. If you have chosen white cabinets for your home, it can be difficult to know what colors or materials will fit. Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can build any cabinet or shelving that you can dream of while helping to bring the room design together. Here are some tips for matching your white cabinets to other home elements. 

Choose Three Colors

When designing a kitchen or bathroom, a way to make coordinating elements easier is to choose two main colors and one accent color. This can help you see what options look good together before installing anything permanent. Some color options you can try include:

• Black, white, and blue
• White, black, and gray
• Brown, white, and yellow
• White, brown, and green
• Black, white, and green
• Gray, white, and red

The combinations are endless, but choosing two neutral colors with one bolder accent is the best way to ensure your room looks cohesive. Choosing an accent color for smaller elements makes it easier to update your space by switching out the color. For example, choosing white cabinets with a gray countertop, and blue backsplash will be cheaper to replace or change than blue cabinets. 

Dark Or Bright Colored Countertops

White cabinets look great with an accent color to contrast their starkness. Choosing dark countertops or a marbled-colored countertop can make your white cabinet doors pop. Choosing a countertop color first can make coordinating the rest of your elements easier. While your cabinets make a statement, choosing countertops will give you more color options to play with and explore.

If you have your heart set on white cabinets, you can still choose countertops that will fit well. For bathrooms or kitchens, choosing a countertop that is durable is the most important but neutral countertops look best in modern homes. 

Backsplashes That Add Depth

Going for white cabinets means you will need to add depth in other places. One great way to do this is with your backsplash. Subway tiles, glass tiles, or mosaics can keep the simple modern vibe you are going for while helping to add depth to your space. 

A backsplash is also a great place to use your accent color. Often times you can incorporate two of your colors into the backsplash to create a more interesting look. Remember that your backsplash is an extension of your countertops, so make sure they also match.  

Stainless Steel Appliances

A clean modern look can be achieved with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Steel is a good option to bring the whole room together if you are unsure what to do about hardware. Steel appliances can help make your home feel more expensive and timeless, so this option will keep your kitchen looking pristine for multiple years. 

Add Color With Rugs

A textured or colored rug is a great way to incorporate white cabinets into your space. Rugs can be interchanged and removed whenever you like, so adding a pop of color to a rug is never permanent. Using a rug or window treatment to add a pop of color will make your white cabinets stand out among the other neutral elements like counters and flooring. 

Use Your Secondary Color For Flooring

Your flooring often will coordinate with your countertop color, but making the flooring your secondary color can add some elegance to your home. If you have white cabinets and black countertops, using dark wood is a great contrast. Those with a traditional style will find this color scheme highly appealing because it looks sleek. 

If you have a more modern taste, using another neutral for your accent color may not appeal to you. Modern kitchens can often use neutrals but adding a pop of color in a backsplash or tile flooring will be more up your alley. 

Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry 

Creating a custom cabinet with Rasmussen is the best way to ensure your home has quality and aesthetics. Our team can help you design any cabinet design and they can be stained or painted in a variety of colors. 

Our business has been serving the surrounding community for many years and wants to continue to give unique storage solutions to homeowners. We offer cabinets for your kitchen, bathroom, office, and more. Shelving and built-ins are also great options if you are looking to show off items in your home. Contact our team to get started today!