The kitchen is one of the first places people consider when it comes to home renovations, and for good reason. It’s not called the “heart of the home” for nothing! A place to gather, converse, and (quite literally) nourish. But, did you know? Many homeowners with older kitchens realize their space lacks one critical feature: enough drawers!

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Adding more drawers, whether that’s through a full remodel or a cabinet refacing project, can dramatically improve the daily functioning of your kitchen. A simple but effective upgrade that can make a world of difference in the look and operation of your home. So, let’s solve the debate. Kitchen drawers vs. cabinets…Reface Magic will help you choose!

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Drawers vs. Cabinets for Organization

Ever lost a piece of kitchenware or been left stunned by the amount of canned goods tucked away in the back of a cabinet? It’s not an uncommon experience. Traditional cabinet shelves tend to become black holes that swallow up unlucky kitchen staples, leading to spaces that are overstuffed and disorganized.

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Drawers, on the other hand, allow one to see everything they contain; you get a full display when you pull open a drawer, making it much harder to forget things tucked away in the back of them. This lends to more economical use of ingredients, utensils, pots and pans, alike! Nobody likes waste, and drawers help eliminate it.

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Think about organization, too. Drawers are more compact, but also more plentiful; one drawer for spices, one for your mixing bowls, another for your utensils…everything in its own designated space. Cabinets will leave you rummaging endlessly. When comparing kitchen drawers vs. cabinets, drawers take the lead for organization!

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Enhanced Accessibility & Convenience

Being organized is one thing, but being able to access that organization is another. Drawers are again the favourite here. Why? Think about getting down on your hands and knees to reach something deep in a lower cabinet, as opposed to having it all presented to you with one big, smooth, beautiful gliding drawer. 

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This is especially valuable for anybody with mobility challenges; seniors (or younger!) with back or knee pain, for example. Aging-in-place design principles often recommend drawer systems for this very reason; they make kitchens far more user-friendly, regardless of age, and for all levels of ability.

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Even heavier items like cast-iron pans, slow cookers, and stand mixers become easier to store, maneuver, and retrieve when placed confidently in heavy-duty, sturdy, easy-to-access drawers.

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Maximizing Storage Space with Custom Drawers

You might be thinking at this point, “Ok, better organization, more accessibility, but when I’m thinking about kitchen drawers vs. cabinets, cabinets have way more storage space!” But, that’s not really true…

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Let’s think about it, a well-utilized drawer can actually increase your usable storage space; while a cabinet may have a bigger overall volume of space, a lot of that space isn’t actually usable. You can’t stack items up to the ceiling, it would be impossible to ever retrieve things on the middle/bottom layers!

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Deep drawers take advantage of both the width and depth of your cabinet boxes. Custom-built drawers (designed to fit your exact spaces) can easily handle up to 100 pounds of cookware or pantry items, more capacity than you could ever need! Modern upgrades like soft-close technology also come standard, nowadays. A small luxury, but something you’ll wonder how you ever lived without!

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Retrofitting Drawers in a Kitchen Refacing

Don’t worry—you don’t need an entirely new kitchen to enjoy the benefits of more drawers. With a cabinet refacing project (where existing cabinet boxes are refreshed with new veneer and new doors/drawer fronts) you can often add additional drawers into your current layout, without the pricey structural changes!

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The only thing missing in this equation? A reputable partner you can trust to do the work. Someone who specializes in building and installing custom drawer boxes into existing cabinets. That’s where our team at Reface Magic can help. 

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Why Choose Reface Magic for Custom Drawers

Think kitchen renovations are expensive? One thing pays you back more than anything else, and that’s working with people who know the ins and outs of both modern functionality and local styles. Combine that with an experienced crew that has been proudly renovating kitchens in Edmonton and the surrounding areas since 2002, and you get the eminently qualified team at Reface Magic.

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Here’s why we’re Edmonton’s trusted choice for custom drawers:

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Experience & Craftsmanship

20+ years of kitchen renovation experience in Alberta; we’ve installed thousands of drawers to solve real-world storage challenges in homes of all shapes and sizes.

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Custom-Built Drawers

Think your space can’t accommodate new drawers? Think again! We make drawers to fit almost any space—maximizing every inch along the way!

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Quality Hardware

Top quality wood and heavy-duty slides rated to hold 100 pounds or more, our drawers offer the strength and reliability you need (and deserve).

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Soft-Close Convenience

Every drawer addition comes with soft-close slides for a quiet and gentle close—a premium feature now standard in modern kitchens.

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Local Service

Reface Magic is based right here in Edmonton! We understand the needs and wants of local homeowners. We’re proud to deliver personalized, high-quality results to every client we serve.

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Whether you're adding a few extra drawers or doing a full kitchen makeover, Reface Magic has the expertise to transform your space with both beauty and efficiency. Adding more drawers is one of the smartest ways to make your kitchen more functional, organized, and accessible. Ready to experience the difference we can make? Contact the friendly Reface Magic team today!

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