Look, I get it. You love your kitchen layout but those cabinets? They’ve seen better days. Maybe the doors are hanging weird, or that 90s oak finish is screaming for retirement. Here’s the thing – you don’t need to rip everything out and start over.
A kitchen facelift is like getting a really good haircut. Same you, just… way better looking.
## **So What Actually Gets Done?**
When the Kitcab crew shows up at your place in Melbourne, they’re not there to demolish your whole kitchen. Nope. They’re the surgical strike team of kitchen renovations.
Here’s what’s typically on the menu:
### **Cabinet Doors – The Main Event**
This is where the magic happens. Those tired old doors? Gone. New ones come in – could be sleek modern flat panels, maybe classic Shaker style, whatever floats your boat. And here’s the kicker… the actual cabinet boxes stay put. They’re usually solid as a rock anyway.
The hinges get swapped out too. Trust me, soft-close hinges will change your life. No more 3am cabinet slams when someone’s getting a midnight snack.
### **Drawer Fronts Get the Treatment**
Same deal as the doors. Old drawer faces come off, new ones go on. Sometimes they’ll upgrade the drawer slides while they’re at it. Because nobody likes a drawer that sounds like it’s grinding coffee beans every time you open it.
### **Hardware That Actually Makes Sense**
Those crusty old handles from 1987? Yeah, they gotta go. New handles and knobs might seem like small potatoes but man… it’s like putting new shoes on. Everything just looks sharper.
## **What About the Nitty Gritty Stuff?**
Okay so beyond the obvious visual stuff, a proper facelift includes:
– **Kickboards** – You know, those boards at the bottom that your vacuum cleaner loves to bash into
– **Crown molding** – If you’re feeling fancy
– **Light rails** – Those little strips under your upper cabinets
– **Filler panels** – To close any weird gaps
### **The Repairs Nobody Talks About**
Here’s where experience matters. The Kitcab team has been doing this for years, so they know what to look for. Wobbly shelves? Fixed. That one door that never quite closed right? Sorted.
Sometimes they’ll reinforce cabinet boxes that are getting a bit sketchy. Or replace that water-damaged shelf under your sink. It’s all part of making sure your “new” kitchen actually works properly.
## **What DOESN’T Get Touched?**
Just so we’re crystal clear:
– Your countertops stay
– The sink stays
– Appliances stay (unless you want to upgrade, but that’s on you)
– The actual cabinet boxes stay
– Your backsplash stays
Basically, if it’s not a door, drawer front, or broken bit, it’s probably staying put.
## **Why This Makes Sense**
Look, a full kitchen reno can cost… well, let’s just say it’s new car money. And you’re without a kitchen for weeks. Weeks!
A facelift? The Kitcab guys are usually in and out in a couple days. You might not even need to order takeout. Plus you’re looking at maybe a third of the cost of a full renovation. Sometimes less.
## **The Bottom Line**
If your kitchen layout works but it looks like it time-traveled from another decade, a facelift is your answer. New doors, new hardware, fix the broken bits, and boom – it’s like you moved into a new house.
And honestly? Most people can’t even tell it’s not a full renovation. They just know your kitchen looks amazing.
Give the team at Kitcab a shout if you’re in Melbourne and thinking about it. They’ve been doing this long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. Plus they actually answer their phone, which… let’s be real, is rarer than it should be these days.
**0470 481 135** – that’s the number. Or shoot them an email if you’re not a phone person.
Your kitchen deserves to look good. And you deserve to not go broke making it happen.
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