The short answer: this Sarasota kitchen was brightened with new white shaker cabinet doors painted Sherwin-Williams Pure White, stainless pulls, a stacked white subway tile backsplash, salt-and-pepper granite countertops, an 18-gauge stainless undermount sink under the window and new recessed lighting. Simple, durable choices that made the room feel bigger and brighter.
The project at a glance
- Location: Sarasota
- Cabinets: new shaker doors, painted Sherwin-Williams Pure White, with stainless pulls
- Countertops: salt-and-pepper granite
- Backsplash: large white subway tile in a stacked pattern
- Sink: 18-gauge stainless undermount, centered under the window
- Lighting: new recessed lights
Why these choices work together
Pure White cabinets reflect the natural light from the big kitchen window, which is the single biggest reason the room feels larger. Salt-and-pepper granite is one of the most forgiving countertops there is: it hides crumbs and water spots and doesn’t show wear. A stacked subway backsplash takes a classic tile and lays it in straight vertical columns instead of a staggered brick pattern, which reads more modern without costing more. And an 18-gauge stainless sink is heavier and quieter than the thin sinks that come with many builder-grade kitchens.
Why we take on Sarasota projects
Most of our work is in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco, but we take on projects in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch when the job is a good fit.
There are three ways to change your cabinets, and here is what each costs with us: refinishing (new color) from $5,000, refacing (new door style) from $7,000, or a full kitchen remodel (new cabinets and countertops) from $28,000. Refinishing and refacing take 5 to 7 working days on site and let you keep your countertops.
Typical ranges from our recent projects. Your written estimate, built after we see your space, is what your project is priced on.
Refinish, reface or replace: which fits a kitchen like this?
| Option | What changes | Starts at | Time on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refinish | Same doors and boxes, new painted finish | $5,000 | 5 to 7 working days |
| Reface | New doors and drawer fronts, boxes covered to match | $7,000 | 6 days on average once doors arrive |
| Replace | New cabinets, usually new countertops and backsplash | $28,000 for a full kitchen | 3 to 6 weeks for most kitchens |
If your cabinet boxes are solid and you like the layout, refinishing or refacing gets you most of this look. If the boxes are water-damaged or you want to change the layout, new cabinets are the better spend. Our refinish, reface or remodel guide goes deeper.
What we’d tell you before a project like this
- Decide on the countertop early. The countertop drives the backsplash, the sink and the cabinet color, so choose it first.
- Plan the lighting with the cabinets. Recessed and under-cabinet lights are easiest to add while the kitchen is open.
- Check the sink base. Older kitchens often have a soft or water-damaged floor under the sink. It’s an easy fix during the project and a bigger one later.
- Keep the sink where it is if you can. Moving plumbing is one of the fastest ways to add cost.
What a kitchen update like this costs
It depends on whether the cabinets are refaced, refinished or replaced. With us, refinishing starts at $5,000, refacing at $7,000, and a full kitchen with new cabinets and stone starts at $28,000. See our kitchen remodeling and cabinet refacing pages for typical ranges.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Sarasota?
Yes, when the project is a good fit. Most of our work is in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco, and we take on select projects in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Is granite still a good choice?
For a hardworking kitchen, yes. Patterned granite like salt-and-pepper is durable, heat-tolerant and very good at hiding everyday mess. Quartz is the more popular choice today for a cleaner look.
What does a stacked backsplash pattern mean?
The tiles are lined up in straight columns or rows instead of offset like brick. It’s the same tile, laid out to look more modern.
How long does a kitchen update like this take?
Refinishing takes 5 to 7 working days. Adding new countertops and backsplash makes it 2 to 3 weeks. A full kitchen with new cabinets takes 3 to 6 weeks on site, longer for custom cabinetry.
Planning a kitchen update? Book a free consultation and we’ll walk you through your options.
