Who: Melvin & Anna Gamble

Where: Pickerington, OH

What: Pickerington Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

Products: Traditional Granville-style cabinet doors in a rich black cherry finish, topped with Gliallo ornamental light granite, and complemented by travertine white LVT flooring. Kitchen accessories include roll-out shelving, a lazy susan, and a new stainless steel double-bowl sink and pull-down kitchen faucet.

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Beautiful, Warm Wood Pickerington Kitchen Makeover

The Gambles worked with Improveit to breathe new life into their outdated pickerington kitchen

When Melvin and Anna Gamble moved back to Ohio to be closer to family, they purchased a home with a kitchen that looked like it hadn’t changed much since the late 70s. The layout still worked well, but the cabinets – painted a surprising green and white by a previous homeowner – definitely didn’t fit their style.

“It was probably the original cabinets from 1978, just looking at the hinges and handles,” Melvin says. “We had a handyman touch up some of the paint that was already on them, but that design was not our choice – it came with the house.”

Why Cabinet Refacing Was the Right Fit

With a kitchen remodel under their belts from their prior home, the Gambles were familiar with the concept of cabinet refacing and new that refinishing painted cabinets called for more than just a new coat of paint. Fortunately, the existing cabinet boxes were still in great shape, and the kitchen layout worked well. Cabinet refacing would give the Gambles the rich, warm wood kitchen they were looking for without the hassle and expense of a full tear-out.

Before choosing Improveit, Anna spent time researching remodeling companies online and says the Improveit website helped give her confidence in the process. That experience started with Design Consultant Vinnie Pestano. “I had an idea of what I wanted, but Improveit helped us pick the colors,” Anna says. “Vinnie came with a bunch of displays and choices and helped us through the process.”

Quality Craftsmanship Brings This Pickerington Kitchen Back to Life

The Gambles’ project took about 10 days from start to finish, beginning with cabinet refacing, followed by new flooring, and finishing with countertop replacement. Anna and Melvin selected our Granville door style in a rich black-cherry wood tone, paired with Giallo ornamental granite countertops and clean travertine white LVT flooring. Functional upgrades like roll-out shelving and a lazy Susan added even more convenience to the space.

The Gambles were especially impressed with installer James, whose craftsmanship and communication helped deliver the five-star experience they were hoping for. “I’m very picky, and James explained everything and made sure we were comfortable with every decision,” Anna says. “It’s really important that when people come out they inspire confidence in the customer.”

Now, the Gambles have a warm, traditional kitchen that finally feels like home – and when Anna shared photos of the finished remodel with her daughters, their response was simple: “It’s about time!”

The Improveit team is grateful to have Anna and Melvin as part of the Improveit family, and look forward to the opportunity to work with them again down the road!