Kitchen Cabinets: Reface or Just Buy New?
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I recently priced out the cost of a standard shaker cabinet door for a 36 inch base cabinet and it was $57 for just plain poplar wood. So, two doors would be roughly $114.
The existing cabinets in these photos are laminate and they're in my Sister's newly purchased (35 year young) house from the 70s.
I'm looking for some thoughts and opinions. They are leaning toward buying IKEA cabinets with a shaker style. Thanks :)
Jeff
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