Cabinet refinishing is the single highest-impact change you can make to a kitchen short of a full remodel. In 2026, California coastal kitchens are moving away from cool grays and stark whites toward softer, more layered palettes that feel warm and lived-in.
Muted greens — sage, eucalyptus, deep olive — lead the conversation. They pair beautifully with brass or unlacquered hardware and feel rooted to the landscape. For a quieter alternative, layered creams and warm whites with a contrasting island in deep navy or charcoal continue to look timeless.
The finish itself is what separates a refinish from a true cabinet repaint. We spray every door and drawer face off-site in a controlled booth using a waterborne alkyd or 2K urethane — a finish that levels like furniture and cures harder than any brushed-on enamel.
Plan on 7 to 12 days for a full kitchen, including degreasing, sanding, priming, two finish coats, and reinstallation. Done well, a cabinet repaint lasts 10+ years and reads as new joinery to anyone walking in.
