Business Details
25 Years
experience
Transform Your Kitchen with Real Wood Cabinet Refacing
Kitchen Craftsman has been transforming kitchens in Geneva, Illinois since 2001. Our expertise lies in cabinet refacing using factory-finished hardwood, avoiding thin veneers or plastic laminates. We specialize in installing custom doors and drawers while preserving existing cabinet boxes. Our team modifies cabinet configurations, converts doors to drawers, and reimagines underutilized spaces like kitchen desks. With over 24 years of experience and 350+ completed projects, we prioritize precision, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Our owner, Jim Pace, personally oversees every project from consultation to installation, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.We partner with trusted local tradespeople for complementary services while maintaining direct control over all woodwork. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed through transparent communication, competitive pricing, and a no-pressure approach to decision-making. Our work transforms kitchens without the mess and expense of full replacements, delivering results that customers describe as '1000% better' than their original spaces.
Services
Cabinet Refacing
Door Replacement
Drawer Conversion
Kitchen Desk Modification
Wood Selection Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of experience in cabinet refacing with real wood
- Our team uses factory-finished hardwood for lasting durability
- Owner personally completes every project from start to finish
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Customers consistently rate our work '1000% better' than alternatives
What people say
Top-notch workmanship
Absolutely delighted
Looks like brand-new cabinets
Impeccable workmanship
110% recommended
Services
Cabinet Refacing
Transform existing cabinets using factory-finished hardwood while preserving cabinet boxes. This process avoids full replacement costs and mess. Customers gain modern aesthetics with durable materials that resist yellowing or delamination. Our method maintains structural integrity while delivering custom styling options.
Door Replacement
Install new doors in chosen styles and finishes, including white shaker or quartersawn white oak. We ensure precise fit and finish while maintaining original cabinet functionality. This service modernizes kitchen appearance without structural changes, addressing common issues like uneven hinges or outdated designs.
Drawer Conversion
Convert lower cabinets to drawers for improved accessibility and storage efficiency. This service optimizes kitchen functionality by addressing common pain points like heavy item retrieval. Completed with the same attention to detail as our other woodwork, ensuring seamless integration with existing cabinetry.
People
Jim Pace
Owner
With 24 years of experience and 350+ completed projects, Jim personally oversees every cabinet refacing job. His background in design and construction includes boat and guitar building, bringing meticulous craftsmanship to each kitchen transformation while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate within a 30-40 minute radius of Geneva, IL including Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Naperville, Bartlett, and Elburn.
How long does a typical project take?
Most projects complete in 4-5 days, with minimal disruption to daily routines. The timeline includes precise measurements, material selection, and final installation.
What materials do you use?
We exclusively use factory-finished hardwood, avoiding plastic laminates or veneers. This includes solid maple frames with catalyzed conversion varnish finishes for durability and aesthetic appeal.
Can you modify existing cabinet configurations?
Yes, we convert doors to drawers, reconfigure layouts, and optimize underutilized spaces like kitchen desks while maintaining structural integrity.
How do you handle project estimates?
Send photos and cabinet counts via email or text for an initial estimate. We provide detailed quotes after in-person consultations with door style samples and precise measurements.
Reviews (7)
Jaime Foss
Aug 21, 2021
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If you're looking for a way to refresh your cabinets without the hassle of a complete kitchen remodel then look no further. We wanted to keep our floors, appliances, sink and granite but our kitchen cabinets were beyond repair. Enter Jim and his amazing knowledge and craftsmanship! He walked me through the entire process, showed me various options and suggested affordable ways to modernize my cabinetry that I never would have thought of! My kitchen cabinets look BRAND NEW! Now let's discuss Jim's professionalism...wow! He returned EVERY email in a timely manner, no matter how trivial my question
Phillip Steiner
Apr 20, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
Jim responded to my email with a quote within one half hour.
Service:Custom cabinets
Jim responded to my email with a quote within one half hour.
Service:Custom cabinets
George Valaika
Nov 28, 2020
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Positive:Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Jim did a real quality job refacing both kitchen and bathroom cabinets for us as well as for our daughter who had highly recommended him to us.
Jim did a real quality job refacing both kitchen and bathroom cabinets for us as well as for our daughter who had highly recommended him to us.
Cindy Kaletka
Oct 15, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Jim Pace did an excellent job resurfacing and building my kitchen cabinets. He listened carefully to what I wanted and helped me immensely with the design aspects. His work was well done and of high quality. Jim was always on time and cleaned up every day. He was a pleasure to work with!
Jim Pace did an excellent job resurfacing and building my kitchen cabinets. He listened carefully to what I wanted and helped me immensely with the design aspects. His work was well done and of high quality. Jim was always on time and cleaned up every day. He was a pleasure to work with!
Hqsvt
Feb 02, 2020
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There is absolutely no one I would trust more with my kitchen (or any room) cabinets than Jim Pace!
4 days! On time!
Quiet! Detailed oriented
Sense of style
I didnt even have to remove anything from my kitchen cabinets for the work.
4 days! On time!
Quiet! Detailed oriented
Sense of style
I didnt even have to remove anything from my kitchen cabinets for the work.
Ramon LeDoux
Sep 30, 2018
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Jim is a true professional. The work was on-time, on budget and the area was kept so clean during the process, that we hardly knew he was there. Highly recommended.
Kathleen Omerod
Dec 10, 2016
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Jim is an excellent craftsman. He refaced my kitchen cabinets and I could not be more pleased. His workmanship and attention to detail are supberb. It took less than a week and the results are spectacular. My kitchen looks custom built. I highly recommend him
