When it comes to improving your home, few things will make as big of a difference as upgrading your kitchen. Whether you want to improve your quality of life or want to spruce up the home before selling it, the right touch in your kitchen could go a long way. One of the biggest choices you have to make is whether you want to reface your kitchen or completely remodel it. Both options can be a good choice depending on your situation and the current state of your kitchen cabinets. Deciding between kitchen resurfacing and remodeling can be tricky. We've outlined some of the key considerations below, but if you're having trouble deciding, it's a good idea to call in professionals for further advice.

Refacing Your Kitchen

When you reface a kitchen, you're not tearing everything out and rebuilding. Instead, you're taking and replacing certain parts of the kitchen. One of the most common things to replace during a refacing project is your kitchen cabinet doors. If your cabinets are still in good condition, you can often make them look new and more modern by replacing the doors.

Besides the doors, you might also replace drawers, hinges, and other components. However, you'll reuse the cabinets themselves. This can save you a fair bit of money because replacing kitchen cabinets outright can be expensive. Whether this is feasible will ultimately hinge on whether the cabinets are in great condition.

Remodeling Your Kitchen

Kitchen resurfacing may not be a sensible choice if your cabinets are in bad condition and are rotting, breaking down, or are severely scratched and scuffed. This means you'll probably need to remodel your kitchen by removing your cabinets and replacing them. You may also have to replace your counters and appliances.

Although kitchen remodeling can be quite a bit of work, it can add a fair bit of value to your home. According to NerdWallet, remodeling can result in 60% of its costs being returned in higher home value. Remodeling may be expensive, but you can set a smaller budget if you plan to resurface the space. Need help to decide how you should approach your kitchen cabinets? Get in touch with iMK Cabinets today for free in-home measuring and design!