Gilbert AZ Cabinet Refacing – Quartz & Wood-Look Floors

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Project Overview

This Gilbert, Arizona kitchen remodel delivers a complete refresh through cabinet refacing, new flooring, and modern finishes, giving the entire space a bright and contemporary look. Instead of replacing the cabinets, we elevated the kitchen with full-overlay shaker doors and updated surfaces, proving that smart upgrades can make a dramatic impact without the disruption and expense of complete cabinet replacement.

Cabinet refacing represents sophisticated renovation strategy that transforms kitchen appearance while preserving existing cabinet boxes and layout. We installed full-overlay bright white shaker doors and drawer fronts, creating clean, modern aesthetic with contemporary styling. Full-overlay doors (where doors cover the cabinet frame completely) provide sleek, furniture-quality appearance that standard partial-overlay doors cannot match. The bright white shaker styling ensures timeless appeal that won’t look dated as design preferences evolve.

We added LED recessed can lighting for better brightness and a clean, updated ceiling look. Modern LED recessed lighting eliminates the dated appearance of old fluorescent boxes or track lighting while providing superior illumination throughout the kitchen. LED technology delivers energy efficiency, long lifespan (20+ years), and quality light that makes food preparation safer and more pleasant while creating inviting atmosphere for gathering and entertaining.

For countertops, we installed white quartz surfaces that provide fresh, durable performance with timeless appeal. The bright white quartz creates clean, cohesive appearance while the non-porous material resists staining and requires no sealing—ideal for busy kitchens where countertops see daily use. The dramatic upgrade from old laminate or dated granite to fresh white quartz contributes significantly to the kitchen’s transformation.

We installed classic white subway tile backsplash with clean lines and modern finish. The traditional subway tile format provides versatile styling that works beautifully across all design aesthetics while the white color coordinates perfectly with the refaced white cabinets and quartz countertops. This creates unified, intentional appearance rather than mismatched elements fighting for attention.

The kitchen now features a large stainless steel single-bowl sink with modern faucet, providing generous workspace for washing dishes and large pots. Single-bowl sinks offer more usable space than divided configurations, accommodating cookie sheets, cutting boards, and oversized items that don’t fit well in divided sinks. We also installed customer-supplied stainless steel appliances, ensuring all elements work together cohesively.

Throughout the kitchen, we installed luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in warm wood tone, bringing authentic wood appearance with superior durability and waterproof performance. LVP technology has advanced dramatically—modern planks look remarkably like real hardwood while providing scratch resistance, waterproof construction, and comfortable underfoot feel that tile cannot match. The warm wood tone prevents the all-white kitchen from feeling cold or sterile.

To complete the polished look, we installed 5½” square eased-edge baseboards that provide crisp finishing detail and modern profile. Taller baseboards (versus builder-grade 3¼”) create more substantial, custom appearance while the square eased-edge profile delivers contemporary styling that coordinates with the shaker cabinetry.

This kitchen now feels fresh, bright, and brand new—creating a functional, stylish, and inviting space perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The combination of cabinet refacing, quartz, subway tile, and LVP flooring brings modern look while keeping the remodel efficient and cost-effective. Ready to transform your own kitchen with cabinet refacing and strategic upgrades? Learn more about our kitchen remodeling services and discover how we can bring modern design and quality craftsmanship to your Gilbert home.

Project Highlights

🚪 Cabinet Refacing

• Full-overlay shaker doors – Modern, furniture-quality appearance
• Bright white finish – Clean, timeless styling
• Preserves cabinet boxes – Smart, cost-effective approach
• Complete transformation – Looks like brand new cabinets

💡 LED Recessed Lighting

• Modern LED cans added – Superior illumination throughout
• Clean ceiling appearance – Eliminates dated fixtures
• Energy efficient – 20+ year lifespan, lower operating costs
• Quality light – Better brightness for prep and atmosphere

💎 White Quartz Countertops

• Fresh white surface – Clean, cohesive appearance
• Durable performance – Non-porous, stain-resistant
• Maintenance-free – No sealing required
• Timeless appeal – Works across all design styles

🧱 White Subway Tile Backsplash

• Classic subway format – Versatile, timeless pattern
• White color coordinates – Matches cabinets and quartz
• Clean lines – Modern, professional finish
• Unified appearance – Intentional design throughout

🚰 Stainless Sink, Faucet & Appliances

• Large single-bowl sink – More usable workspace
• Stainless steel construction – Durable, professional appearance
• Modern faucet installed – Improved function and styling
• Customer appliances installed – Cohesive integration

🪵 LVP Flooring & Modern Baseboards

• Luxury vinyl plank – Authentic wood appearance
• Warm wood tone – Prevents cold, sterile feeling
• Waterproof, durable – Superior performance vs. hardwood
• 5½” square baseboards – Crisp, contemporary finishing detail

✅ Complete Kitchen Refresh

• Licensed contractor – ROC #309760, fully insured and bonded
• Smart renovation strategy – Maximum impact, cost-effective
• 4-6 week timeline – Efficient professional transformation
• Fresh, bright, brand new – Modern, functional, inviting

Why This Design Works for Gilbert Kitchens

Cabinet refacing delivers exceptional value when existing cabinet boxes have solid construction and functional layout. Rather than demolishing and replacing entire cabinets, refacing installs new doors, drawer fronts, and veneered end panels over existing frames. This approach preserves the layout (no design work needed), costs significantly less than replacement, completes faster with less disruption, and creates results virtually indistinguishable from new cabinets when done professionally. The savings can be redirected to premium countertops, quality appliances, or upgraded flooring.

Full-overlay doors represent the contemporary standard in cabinet styling. Unlike partial-overlay doors common in older kitchens (where cabinet frames remain visible around doors), full-overlay doors cover the frame completely, creating sleek, seamless appearance. This modern construction delivers furniture-quality look that traditional face-frame cabinets with partial-overlay doors cannot achieve. The clean lines and minimal reveals create sophisticated, high-end aesthetic.

LVP (luxury vinyl plank) flooring has revolutionized kitchen flooring by delivering authentic hardwood appearance with superior performance characteristics. Modern LVP features realistic wood grain textures, natural color variation, and click-lock installation that creates waterproof, durable surface. Benefits include 100% waterproof (vs. hardwood which warps), scratch and dent resistant, comfortable underfoot (warmer than tile), easy maintenance, and authentic appearance. This represents the best of both worlds—beauty of hardwood, performance for kitchens.

All-white kitchens with warm wood flooring create balanced, inviting spaces that avoid feeling cold or sterile. When cabinets, countertops, and backsplash are all white, the visual simplicity creates clean, bright appearance. Adding warm wood-tone flooring prevents clinical feeling by introducing organic warmth and natural character. This combination—white surfaces with wood floors—represents contemporary design standard that feels both fresh and welcoming rather than stark.

Gilbert Kitchen Remodeling Expertise

This kitchen refresh is one of many cabinet refacing transformations we’ve completed throughout Gilbert, from Agritopia to Val Vista Lakes, from Whitewing to Power Ranch. Our experience with cabinet refacing, LVP installations, and comprehensive kitchen updates means we can help homeowners create dramatic transformations efficiently and cost-effectively.

We work with quality cabinet refacing suppliers for full-overlay shaker doors and trusted flooring manufacturers for premium LVP products. This expertise ensures superior results for Gilbert homeowners pursuing kitchen refreshes.

Ready to Transform Your Gilbert Kitchen?

Whether you’re planning cabinet refacing, LVP flooring, quartz countertops, complete kitchen refresh, or any remodeling project, we’d love to help bring your vision to life. As a licensed general contractor (ROC #309760) serving Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, and throughout the Valley, we have the expertise to handle strategic renovations with quality craftsmanship.

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We’ll schedule a free in-home consultation to discuss your goals, assess your space, provide detailed recommendations, and answer all your questions. No pressure, just honest advice from experienced professionals who’ve completed hundreds of successful kitchen transformations throughout Gilbert and the Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cabinet refacing and how does it differ from painting?

Cabinet refacing installs completely new doors, drawer fronts, and veneered end panels over existing cabinet boxes, while painting applies new finish to existing doors. Refacing provides opportunity to change door style (from raised panel to shaker, for example), upgrade to full-overlay modern construction, achieve furniture-quality appearance, and typically lasts longer than painting. Painting works well for solid doors in good condition; refacing works better when you want different door style or overlay construction. Both preserve layout and cabinet boxes while transforming appearance.

What is full-overlay and why does it matter?

Full-overlay doors cover the cabinet frame completely (only small gap between doors), creating sleek, seamless, modern appearance with clean lines and minimal reveals, furniture-quality look, and contemporary styling. Partial-overlay (traditional) shows cabinet frame around doors, creating busier, more traditional appearance. Full-overlay represents current standard in quality kitchen cabinetry and delivers more sophisticated aesthetic. When refacing, upgrading to full-overlay construction modernizes kitchen appearance significantly beyond just changing door color.

Is LVP flooring better than hardwood for kitchens?

For kitchens specifically, LVP provides superior performance: 100% waterproof (hardwood warps from water), highly scratch and dent resistant, no refinishing ever required, and warmer/softer underfoot than tile. Modern LVP looks remarkably authentic with realistic wood grain and natural variation. Hardwood remains beautiful but requires more maintenance and water caution in kitchens. LVP delivers hardwood appearance with better kitchen-specific performance. Many homeowners choose hardwood for living areas, LVP for kitchens—best of both.

Should I reface my cabinets or replace them?

Reface cabinets when boxes are solid and functional, layout works well for your needs, you want cost-effective transformation, and timeline/disruption concerns matter. Replace cabinets when boxes are damaged or poor quality, layout needs changing for better function, style cannot be achieved through refacing, or budget allows comprehensive renovation. Professional assessment can determine whether your cabinets are good refacing candidates. When boxes are quality, refacing delivers dramatic results at substantially lower cost than replacement.

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