Quick Answer: Cabinet refacing in the Bay Area costs $7,000–$18,000 for a typical kitchen (20 linear feet) and takes 3–5 days. Full cabinet replacement costs $15,000–$45,000 for the same kitchen

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Cabinet Refacing vs. Replacement Bay Area — Cost, Time & Which to Choose

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Quick Answer: Cabinet refacing in the Bay Area costs $7,000–$18,000 for a typical kitchen (20 linear feet) and takes 3–5 days. Full cabinet replacement costs $15,000–$45,000 for the same kitchen and takes 2–4 weeks including installation. Refacing makes sense if your cabinet boxes are solid (no water damage or warping), you like the existing layout, and you want a cost-effective update. Choose replacement when boxes are damaged, you want to change the layout, need more storage, or are doing a full kitchen remodel. In the Bay Area, 60% of kitchen updates choose refacing over full replacement.

Cabinet Refacing vs. Replacement — Cost Comparison

FactorCabinet RefacingFull Replacement
Cost (20 LF kitchen)$7,000–$18,000$15,000–$45,000
Timeline3–5 days2–4 weeks
DisruptionLow — kitchen usable same dayHigh — no kitchen for weeks
Layout changeNot possibleYes, full flexibility
Box condition requirementMust be solid, no damageDoesn’t matter (removed)
ROI at resale80–90%65–75%
Interior storage increaseNo changeYes, can reconfigure

Question: Can I change cabinet door style with refacing? Yes — cabinet refacing is exactly how you change the door style and finish while keeping the existing box structure. You can update from raised-panel oak to a flat-panel white shaker, change from dark stain to painted, or update from dated laminate to modern thermofoil. The door style and finish are completely fresh; only the interior cabinet boxes stay. Bay Area homeowners most commonly reface to: modern flat-panel shaker (most popular), two-tone (white upper/dark lower), and high-gloss contemporary styles.

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