Can I change my cabinet layout or add features during refacing?

Yes. While refacing keeps your existing cabinet boxes in place, we can add soft-close hinges on every door, upgrade all drawer slides to full-extension soft-close, add pull-out shelves, and install new crown moulding or light rails. Refacing is about more than just new doors. It is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your kitchen's functionality without the cost and disruption of a full renovation.

Hardware and Hinge Upgrades

Most Edmonton kitchens built before 2015 still have standard friction hinges and basic drawer slides. These are the first things homeowners notice when they start using a newly refaced kitchen, and upgrading them makes a dramatic difference in daily use:

• Soft-close hinges: Every door closes gently and silently. No more slamming. This is especially appreciated in open-concept Edmonton homes where kitchen noise carries into the living space.
• Full-extension soft-close drawer slides: Your drawers open all the way out, giving you full access to the contents at the back. The soft-close mechanism prevents slamming and reduces wear on the drawer box over time.
• New handles and knobs: We supply and install a wide selection of hardware styles, from brushed nickel and matte black to brass and chrome. Hardware is often the finishing touch that ties the entire kitchen design together.

Organizational Add-Ons

Refacing day is the ideal time to add interior upgrades because the doors and drawer fronts are already off. Common add-ons Edmonton homeowners request include:

• Pull-out shelves: Retrofit sliding shelves into lower cabinets so you never have to get on your hands and knees to reach the back of a deep cabinet. These are especially popular in base cabinets and pantry units.
• Lazy Susans: Corner cabinets are notoriously wasted space. A lazy Susan turns that dead zone into usable, accessible storage.
• Built-in waste and recycling pull-outs: Hide your bins inside a cabinet with a pull-out tray. Keeps countertops clear and garbage out of sight.

Decorative Enhancements

Beyond the functional upgrades, refacing also opens the door to visual improvements that give your kitchen a custom, finished look:

• Crown moulding: Adds a polished, built-in feel along the top of your upper cabinets. Available in styles that match your new door profile.
• Light rails: Installed along the bottom edge of upper cabinets to conceal under-cabinet lighting and create a clean shadow line.
• End panels and fillers: Finished panels that cover exposed cabinet sides, giving the kitchen a seamless, built-in appearance.

Every refacing project starts with a free in-home consultation where Mourad walks through every upgrade option with you, right in your kitchen. We will show you samples, discuss what makes sense for your layout, and include everything in one detailed written estimate with no surprises. Book your free consultation to see what is possible.