Doors & drawer fronts
Remove, label and refinish the visible components as a coordinated set.
Fort Collins restoration studio Kitchen cabinets
Keep the cabinetry.
Change the room.
A studio-led refinishing process for cabinet doors, drawer fronts and wood cabinetry—planned as one cohesive kitchen.
Refinishing works when the cabinet is worth keeping.
We evaluate the existing construction, finish and kitchen conditions before recommending a color change, clear finish or related repair work.
Wood casework
Prepare compatible exposed cabinet frames and finished ends for a consistent result.
Color changes
Move from dated stain or paint toward a finish selected for the cabinetry and room.
Wear & finish failure
Address worn edges, flaking coatings, discoloration and uneven sheen.
Minor wood repair
Resolve loose joints, chipped edges and small veneer issues before finishing.
Hardware planning
Coordinate removal, fit and final adjustment around the refinishing sequence.
Related guidanceCabinet repair, refinishing or restoration guide
A room-scale project.
A studio-quality finish.
- 01
Photo review
Share the kitchen layout, representative doors, finish condition and the change you have in mind.
- 02
Scope & sample
We confirm which surfaces belong in the project and align on color, sheen and repair needs.
- 03
Remove & refinish
Doors and drawer fronts are labeled, prepared and finished through a controlled studio sequence.
- 04
Reinstall & adjust
Components return in order, with hardware and alignment checked as the kitchen comes back together.
A color change without discarding good cabinetry.
Drag the handle to compare an original honey-toned cabinet with its darker refinished result.
BeforeAfterThe value is in keeping what already works.
Less disruption
Retain sound cabinet boxes and the established kitchen layout when replacement is unnecessary.
One finish system
Doors, drawer fronts and related wood surfaces are planned together rather than treated as isolated pieces.
Repair before color
Small structural and surface problems are addressed before the final coating conceals them.
Kitchen cabinet refinishing is completed through our Fort Collins restoration studio. The Denver showroom can assist with consultation and approved intake, but no restoration work is performed there.
Cabinet restoration beyond the kitchen.
Before your piece comes into the studio.
Is refinishing different from cabinet refacing?
Yes. Refinishing preserves and renews the existing wood surfaces. Refacing typically covers cabinet boxes and replaces doors or drawer fronts.
Can stained cabinets be changed to a painted finish?
Often, but the wood, existing coating, grain and desired color must be evaluated first. We recommend the finish path that suits the actual cabinet.
Do you refinish cabinet interiors?
Interior surfaces are scoped separately. Many projects focus on doors, drawer fronts, face frames and exposed finished ends.
Can damaged doors or drawers be repaired during refinishing?
Yes. Repair needs should be identified before finishing so the structure and surface are stable first.
How long does kitchen cabinet refinishing take?
Timing depends on the cabinet count, repairs, finish system and site coordination. We provide a project-specific schedule after reviewing the kitchen.
How do I request a kitchen cabinet estimate?
Send photos of the full kitchen, close views of doors and finish wear, an approximate door and drawer count, and the result you want.
Request an estimate
Start with
a few photos.
Show the full piece, the areas that need attention and anything you want preserved. We’ll review the project and recommend a practical next step.
- 01Full-piece photos
- 02Condition close-ups
- 03Approximate dimensions