Finish Carpentry
Custom Cabinet Modifications on the Eastside
Door swaps, refacing, crown additions, and trim-out upgrades for Sammamish, Redmond, Kirkland, and Bellevue kitchens that need a refresh without a full replacement.
What We Do
Full cabinet replacement is expensive and disruptive. In many Eastside kitchens and bathrooms, the box structure is sound and the real issue is dated door fronts, missing crown molding, or finish wear that makes a functional kitchen look tired. Cabinet modifications address the visible layer without touching the structural boxes.
We handle door and drawer front replacements, veneer refacing, crown and light rail additions, filler trim installation, and hardware prep. The result is a kitchen that reads as updated at a fraction of replacement cost.
What's Included
Door and drawer front swaps, veneer refacing, crown molding additions, light rail, filler panels, and finish-ready surface prep.
Common Modification Types
- Door and drawer front replacements — Shaker, flat panel, raised panel
- Cabinet box veneer refacing for exposed end panels
- Crown molding additions to upper cabinet tops
- Light rail molding at lower cabinet edges
- Filler strip installation at gaps between cabinets and walls
- Open shelf conversions — remove a door, add a floating shelf
- Hardware hole drilling and plug prep for new pulls or knobs
Cost and Timeline
Cost Planning
Door-only swaps for a standard kitchen often run mid-to-high four figures including material. Full refacing with crown, light rail, and new drawer fronts can run low five figures depending on cabinet count and door style.
Typical Timeline
Door swaps for a typical kitchen complete in 1–3 days. Full refacing projects with crown additions run 3–5 days. Paint or finish drying time may extend the schedule by a day or two.
Process Snapshot
Walk & Assess
Confirm box condition, door count, modification scope, and style direction.
Order Materials
Source door fronts, veneer, and trim in the selected style and finish.
Install
Swap fronts, apply veneer, add crown and trim details, and hang hardware.
Finish-Ready
Fill gaps, caulk transitions, and leave paint-ready for final coat.
Eastside Coverage for Cabinet Modifications
We handle cabinet modifications for Eastside kitchens and bathrooms. Find your city below.
Other Carpentry Services
Built-ins & Shelving
Custom built-in units framed and finished to match your interior.
Crown Molding
Level crown profiles for rooms that need ceiling transitions done right.
Trim & Baseboards
Profile upgrades and whole-room baseboard resets.
All Carpentry Services
See the full finish carpentry scope across the Eastside.
FAQ
Cabinet Modifications: Common Questions
Refacing replaces doors, drawer fronts, and visible veneers while keeping the existing box structure. Replacement removes and installs entirely new cabinet boxes. Refacing is significantly less expensive and works best when the existing boxes are structurally sound.
Yes. Adding crown molding to upper cabinets, light rail molding at the bottom, and filler trim between cabinets and walls are all part of our modification scope. These details make a significant visual difference without full replacement.
Door swaps for a typical kitchen (30–40 doors) usually complete in 1–2 days once materials are on site. We confirm lead time for door orders at the walkthrough.
Cabinet Modifications on the Eastside
Tell us what's dated and what needs to change. We will bring a practical scope plan to the walkthrough.