Kitchen Cabinet Refacing for Chicago’s Suburbs
A Kitchen Makeover That Works Around Your Life
If your kitchen looks dated but the layout still works for your family, you don't need to completely start over. Cabinet refacing gives homeowners across the Chicago suburbs a brand-new kitchen in just three to five days, at a fraction of the cost of replacing cabinets entirely. You keep the layout you already know, and everything you see and touch every day gets replaced.
That's the whole idea behind a cabinet makeover. Your boxes and footprint stay put. The look, feel, and finish receive a total overhaul.
What Is Cabinet Refacing?
Cabinet refacing keeps your existing cabinet boxes and layout in place. We replace everything that’s visible and everything you use daily, then finish the boxes so the entire kitchen looks new.
Here’s what gets replaced:
Cabinet doors
Drawer fronts
Drawer boxes
Hinges, drawer glides, and hardware
Soft-close hinges and drawer slides are included in every project, so your doors and drawers close quietly and smoothly without slamming. We then apply a veneer to your existing cabinet boxes in a color that matches your new doors and drawer fronts, so the finished kitchen looks cohesive from top to bottom. Every door, drawer front, and drawer box is custom-made in the color and style you choose, and all materials are made in the USA.
Cabinet Refacing vs. Cabinet Refinishing
These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they describe very different work, and the difference shows up in both how your kitchen looks and how long it lasts.
Cabinet refinishing keeps your existing doors and drawer fronts and changes only their color. This service won’t change outdated door styles or repair damages, such as chips, dents, or warping.
Cabinet refacing replaces those components entirely. You get brand-new, custom-made doors, drawer fronts, and drawer boxes in the style and finish you choose, plus new hardware and a fresh veneer on the boxes. Instead of recoloring the kitchen you already have, you’re giving it a new face, which means you can change the door style itself, not just the color.
How the Cabinet Refacing Process Works
The path from the first conversation to a finished kitchen is straightforward:
Free In-Home Design Consultation
A design consultant comes to your home with physical material samples. You see and feel actual door styles, finishes, and hardware in your own kitchen's lighting, and you talk to a real person about what you want.
Custom Selection And Detailed Planning
After reviewing samples and discussing your goals, you choose the door style, finish, and hardware that fit your kitchen. Everything is then custom-made to your specifications.
Professional Installation
Our factory-trained and certified installers handle the work in your home. Most projects wrap up within three to five days, so you get a completely transformed kitchen without the weeks or months a full replacement would take.
Quality Review And Walkthrough
We don’t consider a job finished until you’ve seen the completed kitchen yourself and are happy with it.
Why Cabinet Refacing Makes Sense
Refacing is built for homeowners whose kitchens function the way they need them to, but no longer look the way they want. If the layout works, there's no reason to tear it out.
The benefits come down to time, cost, and disruption. A makeover finishes in days, not months, so you aren't living without a kitchen while your kids are in school and you're at work. It costs a fraction of what it would cost to replace your cabinets entirely. And because we keep your boxes and footprint, there's no demolition, no extended construction, and no starting from scratch.
Cabinet Materials and Quality You Can Trust
Quality is non-negotiable when it comes to your kitchen. Every cabinet door, drawer front, and surface material we install is made in the USA, built for durability and lasting craftsmanship. You’ll choose from a wide range of easy-to-clean finishes and premium hardware, all selected for long-wearing beauty and resilience, so your refaced kitchen looks great and holds up beautifully for years to come.
Browse our gallery to see the range of transformations possible, from classic kitchens to modern styles across the Chicago suburbs.
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Proudly Serving Chicagoland Suburbs
We serve homeowners throughout Chicago's suburbs, including:
- Elmhurst
- Naperville
- Barrington
- Schaumburg
- Arlington Heights
- La Grange
- Lombard
- Hinsdale
- Downers Grove
- Wheaton
- And more
If you're unsure whether we cover your location, view our full list of service areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cabinet Refacing
Cabinet refacing is a cost-effective solution for homeowners, especially when compared to a kitchen remodeling project using similar quality materials. By focusing on the areas of your kitchen that have the greatest effect on its appearance, we're able to deliver a high-quality end result at an entry-level new kitchen cost.
We complete most refacing projects in 3-5 days, and you can still use your kitchen during the process. Unlike a full remodel that can leave you without a kitchen for months, cabinet refacing is quick, efficient, cost-effective, and is the best choice for today's busy lifestyle.
Absolutely. Your cabinets will look brand new, because they are brand new! With cabinet refacing you receive brand-new, high-quality, custom made doors, and drawer fronts in a new color and style. We will also update and upgrade your hinges, glides and hardware to complete the transformation.
Yes! Because the doors and drawer fronts are custom-made for your project, you can select from dozens of the most popular and on-trend colors. We then veneer your existing cabinet boxes to match to finish the look and transform your kitchen.
Cabinet refacing is the perfect solution for homeowners who like the layout of their kitchen and want to update the style without relocating plumbing or electrical fixtures or making expensive structural modifications to their home.
Refacing is an affordable way to refresh your space and can significantly improve your kitchen's appearance and property value versus the higher cost and lower return on investment of a total kitchen remodel.
Absolutely. All cabinet refacing materials are made in the USA, custom ordered and selected for their durability, longevity, and lasting good looks.
Refacing keeps your existing cabinet boxes and kitchen layout intact. We replace the doors, drawer fronts, drawer boxes, hinges, glides, and hardware, then veneer the boxes to match your new doors. You get a completely different look without the cost, mess, or timeline of a full replacement. For a detailed comparison, see our post on cabinet refacing vs. replacement.
Yes. Financing is available with options to fit your budget, so the cost of your project can be spread out in a way that works for you.
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Ready for a fast, affordable, and stress-free kitchen transformation? Refined Spaces offers professional cabinet refacing with family-focused service and premium, USA-made materials.
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Business Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-12pm
Sun: closed
Phone Number
(630) 349-6490
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Hear From Our Customers
I’ve looked into having my cabinets resurfaced for quite awhile before I went ahead with it. I am so happy with my decision! My kitchen is beautiful and the renovation process was so quick. I still can’t believe what a difference it has made.
Debbie M.
12/30/2025
Our kitchen cabinets needed some love - and the Refined Spaces folks made them look brand new. They were fast, courteous, they cleaned up everything and the communication was great. I am very thankful for them and the work they did on the refacing. If I had more than one kitchen, I'd have them back again. :D
Patrick C.
12/15/2025
Keith and Michelle from Refined Spaces came to our home to personally walk us through the cabinet refacing process. From what it is to what makes it different and what options and customizations they can offer all while coming back to how it would work for our kitchen specifically. A full kitchen remodel is not in our budget or worth the hassle of getting kicked out of our kitchen for months, but the process of cabinet refacing with Refined Spaces was cost effective, quick, and simple. I highly recommend reaching out to Refined Spaces to anyone who is looking to elevate their kitchen with high quality materials and partners who have deep knowledge on the process!
Angela B.
1/20/2026
Keith and his team at Refined Spaces are real pros. They made the entire process easy. They were professional and fun through the work. The re-set on the kitchen improved the look, functionality and value. Happy for the engagement.
Fred O.
1/23/2026
Refined Spaces took the time to walk me through the cabinet refacing process and explain the wide range of door styles and finish options available. It's clear they are knowledgeable and focused on helping homeowners understand how refacing can completely transform a kitchen without the hassle, timeline, or expense of a full remodel. I'd highly recommend Refined Spaces to anyone looking for a high-quality cabinet upgrade.
Andrew P,
1/1/2026
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