top of page
Search

Cabinet Refacing Cost (2026)

  • Writer: Ideal Home Improvement
    Ideal Home Improvement
  • May 9
  • 2 min read

Cabinet Refacing Cost (2026)


Ideal Home Improvement – Fast, Affordable Kitchen Transformations


A stylish kitchen with white cabinetry and hardwood flooring, recently refaced by Ideal Home Improvement in Georgetown, MA.
A recently refaced kitchen in Georgetown, MA, by Ideal Home Improvement

Quick Summary

  • Typical cost: $5,900-$15,000, depending on the kitchen size

  • National average: $6,700-$9,200

  • Cost per linear foot: $100-$250

  • Savings vs. full replacement: 40%-60% cheaper

  • Project duration: 2-5 days

  • Your Kitchen stays functional during the project

 

Cost by kitchen size (2026)

Kitchen Size

Dimensions

Typical Cost Range

Small

10' x 10' (Approx. 100 sq ft)

$4,200 – $8,000

Medium

12' x 12' (Approx. 150 sq ft)

$5,900 - $15,000

Large

200+ sq ft

$10,500 – $22,000+


What You’re Paying For


1. Materials

  • Budget-friendly:

    • Laminate veneer

    • Rigid Thermofoil (RTF)

    • $100-$250 per sq. ft.


  • Premium options:

    • Solid wood

    • High-end wood veneers

    • $200-$500 per sq. ft.


2. Refacing Labor

  • Removing old doors/drawers

  • Applying a new solid wood veneer to cabinet boxes

  • Installing new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware

  • Labor is a major portion of total cost


3. Optional Upgrades

  • Soft-close hinges

  • New handles/pulls

  • Crown molding

  • Light rail molding

  • Specialty finishes

  • Each upgrade increases the total cost


Refacing vs. Replacing


Before you rip out your kitchen and burn cash on a full remodel, read this. Let's talk about the difference between cabinet refacing vs replacement.


Cabinet Refacing

  • Cabinet Refacing takes 2-5 days, start to finish

  • Minimal disruption, your kitchen stays usable

  • Keeps the existing layout

  • New doors, drawer fronts, veneer, and hardware

  • 40-60% cheaper than a full replacement


Full Cabinet Replacement

  • $25,000-$30,000+ for most kitchens

  • Longer timelines

  • More demolition, more mess

  • Often requires electrical, plumbing, flooring, and countertop adjustments


Why Homeowners Choose Ideal Home Improvement


Want your kitchen to look new in just 2 to 5 days? Book your free cabinet refacing estimate with Ideal Home Improvement now.



 
 
 

Comments

bottom of page