If you love your Franklin home but your kitchen feels dated, you don't necessarily need a full gut remodel to fix it. Cabinet refacing, replacing the doors, drawer fronts, and visible surfaces while keeping your existing cabinet boxes, can transform the look of the room in a fraction of the time and cost.
This guide walks through what refacing involves, what it typically costs in the Franklin area, how long it takes, and the questions worth asking before you hire anyone. BMD Interior Woodworking is based just down the road in Spring Hill, and Franklin is one of the communities we serve most often.
What cabinet refacing actually means
Refacing keeps the structural "boxes" of your cabinets in place and replaces everything you see and touch: doors, drawer fronts, and the exposed cabinet ends. Done well, the result looks like brand-new custom cabinetry, because the doors and fronts genuinely are newly built.
The important distinction is craftsmanship. Some companies simply glue a thin veneer over old surfaces. BMD builds new doors and drawer fronts and finishes them with cabinet-grade sprayed finishes, so the kitchen feels integrated and intentionally built rather than covered over.
What it typically costs in Franklin
Every kitchen is different. A Custom Kitchen Renewal from BMD typically runs from $8,000 to $12,000, depending on kitchen size, door style, finish direction, hardware, and custom modifications. Ben confirms exact pricing after reviewing the project scope.
For comparison, cabinet painting generally costs less but does not replace doors or drawer fronts, while a full kitchen remodel starts at $25,000+. Custom Kitchen Renewal sits between those approaches without requiring a full teardown.
How long the project takes
One of the biggest advantages is speed. Because there's no demolition and your boxes stay in place, a typical install takes 4 to 5 days rather than the weeks or months a full remodel can require. Your kitchen stays usable throughout most of the process.
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Upgrades worth considering while you're at it
Refacing is also the right moment to fix the things that have always bugged you. Ben brings more than 25 years of cabinetry and woodworking experience, so BMD can do far more than swap doors:
- Add new drawer boxes with smooth undermount slides
- Convert awkward lower cabinets into functional drawer banks
- Add a pantry cabinet or extend cabinets to the ceiling
- Redo or add crown moulding for a finished, built-in look
- Make custom modifications for better layout and function
Is your kitchen a good candidate?
Refacing is a great fit when your cabinet boxes are still solid and your layout already works. If your cabinets have structural damage, or you're relocating plumbing and appliances, a different approach may serve you better, and a trustworthy craftsman will tell you so honestly during the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Is cabinet refacing worth it in Franklin?
For most Franklin kitchens with solid cabinet boxes and a layout that works, yes. You get a dramatic, custom look for a fraction of the cost and time of a full remodel, with almost no demolition.
How much does cabinet refacing cost in Franklin, TN?
A Custom Kitchen Renewal from BMD typically runs from $8,000 to $12,000. The exact price depends on kitchen size, door style, finish direction, hardware, and custom modifications.
How long does refacing take?
A typical install takes 4 to 5 days. Because there's no demolition and your cabinet boxes stay in place, your kitchen remains usable through most of the process.
Do you serve all of Franklin?
Yes. BMD is based in Spring Hill and regularly works throughout Franklin and the rest of Williamson County. The price is the same regardless of where you are in our service area.