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Refinish the Cabinets

New colour and door style, same boxes.

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What it does

Most kitchens do not need replacing, they need refacing — the boxes are fine and the layout works. This shows the same kitchen with different doors, colour and handles, which is the change that actually gets made most often.

How to use it

  1. 1Photograph the run straight on.
  2. 2Choose the door style and colour.
  3. 3Name the hardware finish — it changes the read more than people expect.

Questions

Does the layout change?
The brief is doors and hardware only, working from the carcasses, worktop and appliances in your photo.
Can I change only the island?
Yes — say so in the notes and the perimeter is left alone.