Boost Minneapolis Home Values With Cabinet Refacing

by Allison Beatty
Face Your Kitchen Columnist

When trying to boost the value of your Minneapolis home, focus first on the important kitchen area, as it can make or break your home's appeal. One project that provides a big bang for the buck is cabinet refacing, which can bring a new look to your kitchen design.

Minneapolis Housing Values

The Minneapolis housing market is strong, with many neighborhoods continuing to see solid price appreciation. Home buyers are picky, however, about their kitchens. If you want your home to sell for top dollar in the Minneapolis market, then turn to cabinet refacing to give your kitchen cabinets a new look. Here's why

• The kitchen is the most widely used room in most Minneapolis homes
• Kitchen cabinets are the most prominent product in the kitchen.

Cabinet Refacing Defined

Cabinet refacing is an inexpensive way to improve the look and functionality of your kitchen cabinets. Instead of replacing your cabinets, which can be costly and time consuming, a contractor can revamp the face and drawers of your cabinets to include:

• A bold contemporary white cabinet design.
• A rich traditional cabinet design.
• Kitchen cabinet refacing with a rustic pine look.

Getting Ready For Cabinet Refacing

Before starting a cabinet refacing project, take a close look at your kitchen design. If you like the kitchen cabinets and layout but want a more modern look, then cabinet refacing is the ideal solution. Here's why:

• Cabinet refacing is inexpensive and is a fraction of the cost of new kitchen cabinets.
• Cabinet refacing is quick and often is completed within a few days.
• There are a wide variety of kitchen cabinet styles to choose from.

Cabinet refacing can do wonders for a home with solid kitchen cabinets and a good kitchen layout. By keeping the existing kitchen cabinets and building new fronts and doors, you give the appearance of a new kitchen -- without the extra cost. This is one project that can pay big dividends when it comes time to sell your Minneapolis home.

About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer. She has been a writer of home improvement columns for 15 years. Her articles have appeared in numerous national newspapers and magazines, and on home improvement web sites.