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My House Is From 1962 and My Cabinets Are Original — Are They Actually Worth Anything?
If you own a home in Los Angeles that was built between the 1940s and 1970s, there’s a good chance your kitchen cabinets have been there since the day the house was built.
Whether you’re living in a Valley ranch home, a Westside tract house, a Pasadena mid-century gem, or a Silver Lake bungalow, original cabinetry is surprisingly common throughout Southern California.
Why the Most Expensive Kitchens in Los Angeles Don’t Look Like Kitchens Anymore
Not long ago, luxury kitchens were designed to show everything off. Professional-grade ranges. Oversized refrigerators. Statement vent hoods. Rows of gleaming stainless steel appliances. Maybe even designer pots and pans hanging over a decadent island.
I’m Turning My Garage Into an ADU – What Do I Actually Need for a Kitchen That Will Pass Inspection and Last?
Garage-to-ADU conversions are a popular way to add value and living space in Los Angeles. Learn the key kitchen requirements that help your project pass inspection and stand the test of time.
My Kitchen Wasn’t in the Fire Zone – But It Still Smells Like Smoke. What Did the Palisades and Eaton Fires Do to Homes That Didn’t Burn?
Your home wasn’t in the fire zone, but smoke and ash may still affect your kitchen. Learn how the Palisades and Eaton fires impacted homes that never burned.
A Fresh New Look: Before & After Kitchen Cabinet Transformation
See a 25-year-old Los Angeles kitchen transformed with modern storage and a fresh coat of Dunn Edwards “Silver Storm” for a clean, airy look.
Why Two Cabinet Refacing Quotes for the Same Kitchen Could Differ by $8,000 – And What You’re Actually Comparing
Learn why cabinet refacing quotes for the same kitchen can differ by thousands — and what to compare before choosing a contractor.
7 Red Flags in a Cabinet Refacing Quote and When You Should Walk Away
We’ve been doing cabinet refacing in Los Angeles for years and have completed over 2,000 projects across Southern California. In that time, we’ve seen many
My Kitchen Cabinets Are From the ’90s – Is It Too Late to Save Them?
If your Los Angeles area kitchen was built between 1985 and 2005, you probably recognize at least one of these: honey oak raised-panel doors with
Can I Still Use My Kitchen While My Cabinets Are Being Refreshed?
Can you still use your kitchen during cabinet refacing? Learn what to expect during a fast, low-disruption 2-day cabinet refresh project.
How Refacing Your Cabinets Can Really Make A Difference!
Most people walk into a refaced kitchen expecting to see just a polished version of what they had before. You might expect to see some fresh doors, maybe a cleaner look.