A common myth is that refacing only means new doors and nothing more. In the hands of a skilled craftsman, it's the perfect opportunity to fix the things that have always frustrated you about how your kitchen functions.
This guide covers the functional upgrades you can add during a refacing project — drawers, pantry storage, crown moulding, and layout changes — and why doing them together saves time and money.
Yes — refacing can do far more than doors
Because Ben brings 25 years of cabinetry and woodworking experience, BMD can modify and add to your cabinetry while refacing, not just swap fronts. That means the project can improve both the look and the daily function of the kitchen.
Adding drawers and converting cabinets
Deep lower cabinets where everything disappears into the back are a daily annoyance. BMD can add new drawer boxes with smooth undermount slides, and convert awkward lower cabinets into full drawer banks — far easier to load, see, and reach.
Pantry cabinets and extending to the ceiling
Need more storage? A new pantry cabinet can add significant capacity, and extending your existing cabinets to the ceiling reclaims wasted space above while giving the kitchen a custom, built-in look.
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Crown moulding and custom millwork
Crown moulding is one of the simplest ways to make cabinetry feel finished and architectural. Adding or redoing crown moulding during refacing ties the whole kitchen together and elevates the result well beyond a basic door swap.
Why do it all at once
Bundling these upgrades into the refacing project means one crew, one timeline, and one finish that matches throughout. Adding drawers or moulding later, as a separate job, almost always costs more and risks mismatched finishes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you add drawers during cabinet refacing?
Yes. BMD can install new drawer boxes with undermount slides and convert lower cabinets into drawer banks as part of a refacing project, improving how the kitchen functions, not just how it looks.
Can a pantry cabinet be added while refacing?
Yes. A new pantry cabinet can be built and finished to match, and existing cabinets can be extended to the ceiling for more storage and a built-in appearance.
Can crown moulding be added when refacing?
Absolutely. Adding or redoing crown moulding during refacing gives the cabinetry a finished, architectural look and ties the whole kitchen together.
Is it cheaper to add these upgrades during refacing?
Generally yes. Bundling upgrades into one project means one crew, one timeline, and one matching finish. Doing them later as separate jobs usually costs more.