Cabinet Refacing: Updating Bathrooms

By Karen Lawson
RefacingCabinet.com Columnist

Cabinet refacing is not limited to the kitchen. Bathroom cabinet refacing can provide a quick update alone, or as part of a comprehensive bath remodel. Here are some reasons to consider refacing bathroom cabinets:

• Update dated door facings and hardware: Refacing bathroom cabinets and adding new cabinet hardware updates your bathroom decor.
• Preserve original cabinets: If you want to keep original cabinets, refacing cabinet doors provides a fresh look while maintaining you home's structural quality and architectural integrity.
• Refacing is cheaper than replacing entire cabinets: Unless you're changing the layout of your bathroom(s) or want taller cabinets, refacing cabinets can save money when compared to installing new cabinets.
• Clean out cabinets and inspect plumbing: Removing cabinet doors for refacing provides a great opportunity to clean out bathroom cabinets and inspect the plumbing
• Restyle for your lifestyle: Your master bath may work with ornate cabinets and fancy hardware, but the kids' bathroom can benefit from low maintenance contemporary cabinet refacing.
• Complement bathroom home improvement projects: If you're replacing your sink and its hardware, and/or replacing the counter top, refacing the cabinet doors provides a total look. If you're adding additional cabinet space, refacing existing cabinets to match new cabinets ties old and new together for a uniform look.
• Add home value: Home improvement experts often cite remodeling kitchens and bathrooms as home improvements most likely to increase home value. If you're refacing kitchen cabinets, ask your contractor about cabinet refacing ideas for your bathrooms. If you're selling your home, check with local real estate professionals to determine which improvements and styles draw buyers. Choosing neutral colors and a simple cabinet refacing style updates your bathroom without limiting its appeal.

Your bathroom's vanity area is typically a focal point for the room. Make sure that the cabinets you're refacing are structurally sound and don't need replacing.

About The Author

Karen Lawson is a freelance writer whose interests include home renovation and decor. She holds an MA degree in English from the University of Nevada, Reno.