If you're considering a full-overlay cabinet transformation, a free in-home estimate is the natural first step. It's low-pressure, genuinely useful, and it gives you a clear picture before you commit to anything. It covers inspecting your cabinet boxes, planning the full-overlay conversion, choosing PET colors and door styles, painting the frames, and any optional drawer and hardware upgrades. Here's what to expect when a MOD Fronts designer comes to your home.
Before the visit
Getting started is simple. You reach out by phone, email, or through our website, and we set up a time that works for you. There's nothing you need to prepare and, importantly, no measuring required on your end. It helps to have a rough idea of what you don't like about your current cabinets and any styles you're drawn to, but even that is optional.
Step 1: We look at your kitchen
When the designer arrives, the first thing we do is simply look at your space. We talk through what you want to change, what's working, and what your goals are — whether that's a brighter, more modern feel, a warmer woodgrain look, or just a cleaner, updated kitchen.
Step 2: We inspect your cabinet boxes
Next, we inspect your existing cabinet boxes. Because a full-overlay conversion relies on keeping your boxes, we check that they're structurally sound and suitable. This is also where we confirm that a full-overlay conversion is the right approach for your kitchen — and we'll tell you honestly if it's not.
You never touch a tape measure. Professional measuring is our job, not yours.
Step 3: We professionally measure and engineer the conversion
This is one of the most important parts of the visit. A designer measures every door and drawer opening precisely and plans the full-overlay layout. Accurate measurements are what make full-overlay fronts fit correctly with even reveals, so we take them ourselves rather than asking you to. You don't submit measurements at any point in the process — that responsibility stays with us.
Step 4: We review PET styles and finishes with real samples
With the measuring done, the enjoyable part begins. We bring real, physical PET samples so you can see and feel door styles — like slab and shaker — and compare finishes across matte solids, natural woodgrains, and high-gloss Reflekt. PET is the finished surface on the new doors and drawer fronts, and holding samples up against your countertops, flooring, and actual lighting makes the decision far easier than choosing from a screen. This is also when we talk through painting the exposed cabinet frames to coordinate with your new fronts.
Step 5: We discuss optional upgrades and improvements
A full-overlay conversion can improve how your kitchen works, not just how it looks. During the visit we'll go over optional upgrades — new drawer boxes, smoother glides, and concealed soft-close hinges, plus functional storage like pull-out waste systems, Le Mans corner systems, lazy susans, roll-out trays, and drawer inserts — so you can decide where a functional boost is worth it. Where a kitchen needs more than a front conversion, we can also discuss select cabinet additions, cabinet modifications, partial layout changes, and countertop options. What’s practical depends on the condition and configuration of your existing cabinetry. These are entirely your choice.
Step 6: You get a clear scope
After the visit, we put together an estimate based on what we saw and measured and the selections you're leaning toward. This gives you a clear picture of scope and cost for planning. Keep in mind that an estimate is for planning purposes — the specific terms of any project are handled in a separate agreement if you decide to move forward.
What happens if you move forward
If you choose to proceed, your full-overlay doors and drawer fronts are custom-made by our specialized manufacturing partner in Denver, built to the exact measurements we took. We prepare and paint the exposed frames, fit the new fronts, and install any drawer and hardware upgrades you selected. Because the people who measure your kitchen and the people who make your fronts are close to home, coordination stays straightforward for homeowners across Northern Colorado.
No pressure, no obligation
A free in-home estimate is exactly that — free, and with no obligation. Even if you're early in your planning, it's a useful way to understand your options, see real samples, and get honest guidance about whether new fronts are right for your kitchen.
Common questions homeowners ask
A few things come up on almost every visit, so it helps to know the answers in advance:
- Do I keep my cabinet boxes? Yes. A full-overlay conversion is designed to keep your structurally sound boxes in place, which is what makes the project faster and less disruptive.
- How long does the visit take? Most in-home estimates are comfortable and unhurried, leaving time to look, measure, and go through samples without feeling rushed.
- Do I need to decide on the spot? No. The visit is meant to inform your decision, not pressure it. Many homeowners take time to think after seeing samples in their space.
Ready to book?
If you're in Northern Colorado, we'd be glad to visit. Reach out and we'll find a time that works, come to you, and handle the inspection, measuring, and full-overlay planning — so you can focus on the fun part: choosing the look.