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Smart Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel

Posted on by Justin Ehrman

Are you planning on remodeling your kitchen in the near future? If budget is on your mind, we have some ways to save money.

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There are many things you can do to save money on your next remodel project. Your designer may have other ideas, but here are just a few ways to get more for your money when you begin your kitchen refresh.

Before we get to the “Do’s” in budget-friendly remodeling, here is an important “Don’t.”

You’ve heard the saying, “You get what you pay for.” That is certainly true when it comes to cabinetry. No matter what brand you choose, make sure that your cabinets are constructed with high quality materials and methods. In other words, don’t base your decision solely on price. You may regret your decision after just a couple years.

Showplace Cabinetry offers several cabinet lines to meet your style and budget needs. All of our framed lines are KCMA-certified and meet all construction quality requirements. So, you know you’re getting a great product with a limited lifetime warranty to give you additional ease of mind.

Now, the “Do’s” for a successful, budget-friendly remodel project…

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Keep it Simple

Simple layout and design ideas can help you save money.

  • Use larger cabinets rather than smaller cabinets to reduce the work for the installer, saving time and money.
  • Leave space between the wall cabinets and the ceiling to avoid the need for trim molding (This is a modern look, too!).
  • Use flat panel doors in your design to save money and provide a simple, clean look.
  • Avoid costly cabinet modifications.
  • Use floating shelves rather than book cases or cabinets to save money and gives you a more spacious look.
  • Avoid moving utilities if possible.
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Get Creative

You can do things to save money and stretch your dollar even further!

  • Use laminate countertops instead of stone or quartz. Laminate tops are very durable and have many color and pattern options.
  • Do as much of the labor and material running as you can to avoid charges by contractors.
  • If possible, try selling your old cabinets and using that towards your project. The buyer may even be willing to remove the cabinets for you to save you time and money.
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Other Ideas

Some other ways to help you pay for your remodel project are:

  • Ask your designer to create more than one layout option to see what it takes to get the best price and value.
  • Ask your designer if they offer low-interest financing to allow you to get more done.

If you have a small budget, consider refacing your existing cabinets with Showplace Renew. This is a cost-effective way to keep your cabinets and make them look new with materials to reface the cabinet frames, and then replace the doors and drawers/drawer fronts and add other accessories to refresh your kitchen space and make it not only beautiful, but even more functional. Check with your dealer if they offer Showplace Renew products. Read about Showplace Renew in our blog.

brown and white kitchen cabinetry. Large wooden island with stone countertops. Kitchen extends into living room. Stainless steel appliances.
Floor to ceiling pantry is shown here with a glass faced wine fridge. There is also a wine dispenser built into the wall for 4 bottles of wine.
white kitchen cabinetry with black hardware, stainless steel stove with white hood range

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Does this help you feel more prepared for your remodel project?

Connect with a local Showplace dealer to get started on your next home improvement project.

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Thanks to Curt Johnson, designer at Showplace Cabinetry Design Center in Sioux Falls, SD for contributing to this blog.

Showplace Renew: Cabinet Refacing Products to Save You Money

Posted on by Justin Ehrman

If your remodel budget is too small to do everything you’d like to do, save BIG money by refacing your original cabinets with Showplace Renew! Find out more below.

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If your creative vision accepts the basic layout of your room, Showplace Renew cabinet refacing is a smart way to go.

What is Cabinet Refacing?

When you reface with Renew, the old cabinet doors go away. You get new doors and drawer headers, with limited lifetime warranty quality. You also get fine veneers finished to match, applied directly to the face frames of your cabinets. In other words, Renew gives anything external a fresh new face. Renew also offers matching end panels, appliance faces, and anything else in the vast range of Showplace offerings. 

In fact, this is what sets Renew apart from most other refacing options. With Renew refacing you do have the option to add completely new Showplace cabinets and accents to your design. Add a new island or peninsula. Add a range hood. Or even take out a wall and extend the kitchen design. Showplace Renew gives you this unique and valuable freedom.

Before view of the kitchen with dual tone cabinets.
Shows island with chairs under it and wide frame of the kitchen
drawer cabinet

Renew Beauty is More Than Skin Deep.

Renew also lets you improve beyond the face of the cabinetry. You can add new hardwood drawer boxes or roll trays, with top-quality glides. Add interior accessories. Or even continue your creation into other rooms, with something like a coordinating fireplace surround, entertainment center or custom Murphy Wall-Bed. And remember, bathrooms and other cabinetry can be Renewed too.

With Renew, the creative freedom is astounding. And hard to find anywhere else.

Is Cabinet Refacing Right for Me and My Home?

Of course, that’s a question only you can answer, but here are some guidelines.

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Sturdy Cabinets

First of all, your existing cabinetry must be structurally sound. If it’s not, it really makes no sense to give a new face to a wobbly or worn-out structure.

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Meet Your Needs?

Just as important as cabinet integrity, does the basic layout of your kitchen meet your needs? Today’s trends include an open floor plan. If your current kitchen is closed off and you want to open it up, you will most likely have to remove a wall or two and add some entirely new cabinets. That means Renew’s highly-flexible nature is uniquely suited to your project.

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Practical

There are also practical factors to consider. A refacing project often can be completed much quicker than a full remodel, with less disruption to your life. If that’s important to you, Renew is a great choice.

If you’ve recently done other upgrades to the kitchen, like new counter tops or flooring, refacing lets you retain them. And if you’re hoping to sell your home soon, Renew gives a kitchen or bath an entirely updated look, at a lower total project cost that does not bite off too much precious equity.

However, a remodel can be a big, complicated job. If you’re going to “DIY” or work with a “big-box” home center, all the stress and hidden pitfalls are yours and yours alone. (And that’s especially true if you’re adding new cabinets or accents to the mix.) But when you work with a Showplace Renew dealer, their substantial experience is on your side. They know what to plan for, what to avoid, and how to get everything done with the least disruption to your life. 

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A before image of a kitchen with grey paint and light brown cabinets.
Refaced Kitchen using high gloss surface contemporary cabinets

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Are you ready to make a change to your home?

Connect with a local Showplace dealer to get started on your next home improvement project.

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