Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing & Painting Pricing

Q: Can we phase the work to spread out the cost?

Sometimes, yes. In some kitchens it makes sense to: Do cabinets now and countertops later, or Do main kitchen now and bathroom or laundry cabinets later Tell us what you’re working with budget-wise, and we can talk through phasing options when we see your photos.

Home Pricing

When you’re thinking about updating your kitchen cabinets, you don’t want vague answers—you want to know:

Every kitchen is different, but this page will give you realistic ballpark pricing for:

All numbers here are typical ranges, not quotes. For an exact price, we look at photos of your kitchen first, then confirm everything with an in-home visit.

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Think of This as Your Kitchen Cabinet Pricing Guide

We share ballpark pricing because:

At the same time:

So treat this as your “Is this realistic for us?” guide.

Quick Snapshot – Where Most Projects Land

For most West Michigan homeowners, full-kitchen cabinet refinishing or painting typically falls into one of these very general bands:

Those ranges assume:

Adding new doors/drawer fronts, countertops, and storage upgrades will shift you toward the upper end of a range or into the next band.

These are ballparks, not promises. We’ll always confirm your price after we’ve seen your kitchen in photos and then in person.

What a Kitchen Under $6,000 Typically Looks Like

A lot of people assume anything related to a kitchen “remodel” will start at $15,000 or more. Full tear-outs and brand new cabinets can, yes.

But many cabinet refinishing or painting projects come in under $6,000, especially when:

The kitchen is smaller or more straightforward
The layout is simple (no massive island or multiple peninsulas)
Cabinets are in decent shape—no major repairs or rebuilding
You keep your existing doors and drawer fronts
You’re mainly doing a color change and fresh finish (maybe plus new hardware)

A typical “under $6,000” kitchen often means:

If that sounds like your kitchen, refinishing or painting is often a smart way to get a big visual change without a full remodel budget.

How Doors & Drawers Affect Cost

One of the biggest drivers of price is simply how many doors and drawer fronts you have. (If you’re not sure how many doors/drawers you have, just send us photos and count of drawers and doors.)

Every drawer and door needs to be:

Here’s a simple way to think about it:

Smaller Kitchen

Door/Drawer Count

~10–20

Typical Scope

Typical Investment

$3,500 – $6,000

Average Kitchen

Door/Drawer Count

~30-45

Typical Scope

Typical Investment

$5,500 – $9,500

Large Kitchen

Door/Drawer Count

40+

Typical Scope

Typical Investment

$8,500 – $14,000+

Example Project Levels & Price Ranges

Every kitchen is custom, but most projects fall into one of three general levels of scope. These aren’t rigid packages—you don’t have to pick one—but they help show how what’s included tends to change the cost.

Color Change Refresh – Most Budget-Friendly

For homeowners who want the biggest visual impact for the least cost.

Typically includes:

Professional spray refinishing or painting of your existing doors and drawer fronts
Matching finish on cabinet frames in your home
Basic repairs and prep (filling small dings, caulking gaps, light repairs)
Reinstalling your existing hardware (or a simple hardware swap)

Good fit for:

Typical ballpark ranges:

Color + Hardware Upgrade – Mid-Range Projects

Good fit for:

Full Visual Makeover – Cabinets, Style & Surfaces

For homeowners who want a “new kitchen” look without paying for all-new cabinet boxes.

Typically includes:

Good fit for:

Typical ballpark ranges:

These ranges are there to help you understand what’s realistic, not to lock you into a package. We’ll always confirm your exact price after we’ve seen your kitchen in photos and then in person.

What Affects Your Cabinet Project Price the Most?

Some factors matter more than others:

Number of doors and drawers
Kitchen size and layout: Big island? Peninsula? Pantry? Multiple walls?
Current cabinet conditionL Heavy grease, previous paint jobs, damage, repairs needed
Scope of work: Color change only, new doors/drawer fronts, countertops, hardware, storage upgrades
Color choices and finish details: Simple color vs. two-tone, special requests or finishes

You don’t have to calculate all of this yourself. Photos + a short conversation are usually enough to get you into the right ballpark quickly.

Pricing FAQs

Why don’t you list exact prices for each kitchen size?

Because no two kitchens are identical. Door and drawer counts, layout, condition, and upgrades all affect the final number. We’d rather give you honest ranges here and then provide an exact number after we’ve seen your kitchen in photos (and then in person).

Is cabinet refinishing always cheaper than replacing cabinets?

In almost every case where your cabinet boxes are solid and your layout works, yes. New cabinet boxes, demo, and related work add up quickly. Refinishing or painting is designed to give you the big visual change at a much lower cost than full replacement.

What’s included in your pricing?

In a typical cabinet refinishing or painting project, pricing covers:

All prep and protection of your space
Cleaning, sanding, and reasonable repairs
Professional spray and bake finish on doors and drawer fronts at our shop
Matching finish on cabinet frames in your home
Reinstallation and adjustments
Basic hardware reinstallation (or new hardware install, if included)

We spell out exactly what’s included (and not) in your written quote.

Do you have a minimum job size?

Yes. Because of the setup and process involved in professional cabinet finishing, we do have a minimum project size. If your project is very small (for example, just a few doors), we’ll let you know whether:

Can we phase the work to spread out the cost?

Sometimes, yes. In some kitchens it makes sense to:

Tell us what you’re working with budget-wise, and we can talk through phasing options when we see your photos.

How do we get an exact price for our kitchen?

The process is simple:

Send us photos of your kitchen cabinets (and any counters/areas you want included)
Share your city and ZIP code and a short note about what you’d like to change
We’ll review and give you a ballpark estimate right over the phone
If the range feels right, we give full pricing via email after we have details like door and drawer counts plus pictures.

We spell out exactly what’s included (and not) in your written quote.

Ready for a Ballpark Number for Your Kitchen?

If you’re in Grand Rapids or the surrounding West Michigan area and want a realistic number for your kitchen:

Or call (616) 308.2698 or text us a few photos of your kitchen and we can provide a ballpark estimate right away!

We’ll review your kitchen, talk through options for refinishing, painting, new doors, and countertops, and give you a ballpark estimate right over the phone, then follow up with an in-home visit if you’d like to move forward.