Wesley Chapel Cabinet Refacing With a Built-In Mudroom for $17,000

The short answer: this Wesley Chapel kitchen was refaced from top to bottom, and we went further than new doors: an old closet came out and a built-in mudroom cabinet went into the wall in its place, a new cabinet went above the refrigerator, and the exposed cabinet sides got panels that match the new doors. A project like this runs $17,000 at today’s pricing.

The project at a glance

• Location: Wesley Chapel
• Service: cabinet refacing, plus a built-in mudroom and added cabinetry
• Result: a kitchen and entry that look like all-new custom cabinetry

What we did

Refaced the whole kitchen

The cabinet boxes were in good shape, so instead of replacing them we refaced every one: new doors and drawer fronts throughout, finished to match. Refacing gives you a new style for far less than new cabinets and keeps the kitchen usable for most of the job.

Turned a closet into a built-in mudroom

The best part of this project. There was a standard closet near the entry that wasn’t doing much. We removed it and built a mudroom cabinet into the wall in its place, finished to match the kitchen, so shoes, bags and everyday things finally have a home right where people come in.

Added a cabinet above the refrigerator

The open space above the fridge became a new cabinet, which adds storage and makes the cabinetry look like it runs all the way up.

Paneled the cabinet sides to match the doors

Exposed cabinet sides are where refacing jobs usually give themselves away. We covered them with panels styled like the new doors, so every visible side looks finished.

What a project like this costs today

$17,000 at today’s pricing for refacing the kitchen plus the built-in mudroom, the cabinet above the refrigerator and the matching side panels. Refacing on its own starts at $7,000, and most medium kitchens land between $10,000 and $12,500; added cabinetry like a mudroom is what moves a project like this up. See our cabinet refacing page for typical ranges.

What to take from this project

• Refacing doesn’t have to stop at the kitchen. New cabinetry can be added to match, like this mudroom.
• Finished sides make the difference. Door-style panels on exposed sides are a small line item that makes refacing look custom.
• Dead space is storage waiting to happen. Above the fridge and an underused closet both became useful.

When refacing makes more sense than new cabinets

Refacing works when the cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works, but the doors are dated or worn. You get a new door style and finish for far less than new cabinets, and the kitchen stays usable for most of the job. With us, refacing starts at $7,000, and most kitchens land between $10,000 and $12,500. New cabinets as part of a kitchen remodel start at $28,000.

Getting more out of a refacing project

• Add storage where it’s missing. A cabinet above the refrigerator or a new built-in like this mudroom fits right into a refacing job.
• Panel the exposed sides. It is the detail that makes refacing look like brand-new cabinetry.
• Upgrade the hardware. New hinges and soft-close slides are easy to add while the doors are off.

Want a straight answer on your own project? Call us at 813-489-1552 or book a free in-home estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does cabinet refacing cost in Wesley Chapel?

With us, refacing starts at $7,000 and most medium kitchens run $10,000 to $12,500. Adding cabinetry like a built-in mudroom brings a project like this one to $17,000.

Can you add new cabinets when you reface?

Yes. New cabinets, like one above the refrigerator or a built-in mudroom, are built and finished to match the refaced kitchen.

Do you work in Pasco County?

Yes. We work across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco, including Wesley Chapel.

Thinking about refacing? Book a free consultation and we’ll tell you honestly whether refacing or refinishing fits your kitchen.