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Why Tearing Out Solid Wood Cabinets Is an Expensive Mistake

October 27, 2026 by tanya@captivatingtheweb.com

The Price Reality: $45,000 Gut Remodel vs. $5,500 Finish Quick Takeaway: Preserving vs. Replacing Cabinets Is it cheaper to paint cabinets or replace them? Painting and refinishing existing cabinets saves 60% to 70%, costing $3,500 to $8,000 compared to $30,000 to $55,000+ for full cabinet replacement. Refinishing eliminates demolition fees, new box costs, mandatory countertop …

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Decorators Choice

Owner & Lead Craftsman: Thomas Balke

Phone/Text: (269) 270-5785

Email: decoratorschoicesh@gmail.com

Shop Location: 336 Broadway St., Suite 243, South Haven, MI 49090

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  • Company: The Decorators Choice (also operating as Decorator’s Choice, owned by Mr. Thomas N Balke)
  • Start Date: October 19, 1990 (BBB file opened October 20, 2023; Accredited since October 21, 2023)

Paint Vendors We Like to Use

  • Sherwin-Williams Paint Color Picker https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color
  • Benjamin Moore Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Picker https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/kitchen-cabinet
  • Farrow & Ball Paint Color Picker https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/paint/all-paint-colours

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