Can You Restyle Your Hugo Kitchen Cabinets? 

The Goals Of Cabinet Restyling

Examining Cabinets For Potential Restyling

Not all cabinets are potential candidates for doing restyling. You don't have to right away rule out older cabinets, since many of the older cabinet boxes really include more robust construction than their younger factory-made equivalents. Older boxes in fact accept brand-new doors and veneer well quite typically.

Cabinets that are great candidates for restyling will have the list below components:
Sturdy box building is made out of MDF or plywood panels that are in good condition and are smooth. In order to adhere correctly brand-new veneers new to have a strong and smooth surface.
Face frames that are constructed out of solid wood. A great hardwood face frame can anchor new doors solidly and accept veneers.
Internal hardware (internal storage elements, drawer tracks) in good condition. If the cabinets lack storage accessories or shelving or the drawers do not work in a smooth manner, then the expense of restyling may not deserve it.

If you're considering restyling or changing your Hugo kitchen cabinets give us a call at 952-746-7663 or you can set up a consultation online. We would really like to have an opportunity to earn your business.

Hugo Kitchen Cabinet Restyling: The Benefits and Drawbacks

Pros and Cons

The benefits and limitations of cabinet restyling need to be carefully thought about when weighing alternatives for your kitchen remodel.

Benefits.
Retain The Current Layout: Restyling is a great choice if the kitchen design as it presently exists still suits you.
Broad Variety Of Style Choices: There are lots of different veneer possibilities in terms of both natural woods and laminates.
Conserve Money: Restyling can bring the appearance of new cabinets to your kitchen, whereas new customized cabinets can be twice as pricey.
Go Green: Restyling cabinet boxes implies they don't wind up in a garbage dump. Thinking about the number of cabinet boxes get made using MDF, this is a really good thing. MDF has formaldehyde, which is a harmful chemical you do not desire in your regional soil and water. Keeping your current cabinet boxes also means that fewer trees need to be chopped down for making brand-new boxes.

Cons.
Wood veneers might need completing, including additional staining and varnishing actions.
You can not change the layout of your kitchen. If you require a brand-new layout in your kitchen, then restyling your cabinets is not a practical alternative, since it does permit you to include counter top area or change the design of your kitchen.
There are no changes to the box interiors. If the cabinets that you have now are lacking in storage features such as racks, then it could require a significant extra expense to update them to meet your storage requires. You will also need to paint any run down interiors.
DIY can be a challenging option. Although it is possible to do yourself, veneering is an ability that should be acquired and need to only be done by proficient, patient DIYers. Nevertheless, it is fairly easy to install cabinet drawer fronts and doors.
Costs can easily add up. By the time you have added new interior storage devices, hardware, hinges, fronts, drawers, and doors, restyling may not conserve you much money compared to just how much it would cost to install off-the-shelf new stock cabinets.

Recommendation

It can be a great concept to have restyling done. It can save you a great deal of money if the cabinets are in good condition, particularly if you wish to dramatically alter the look. If you're satisfied with the way your kitchen is laid out, this is a great option. Cabinets that have fundamental concerns or an impaired structure are much better left replaced. This also goes for those with poor hardware.

Rusco Kitchen Remodelers would like a chance to help you with your Kitchen Cabinet restyling job. You can give us a call at 952-746-7663 or you can schedule a consultation online.