A family business that helps people love their kitchens again
Fresh Faced Cabinets is David and Stephanie Short. We are a small, owner-operated kitchen company in Crestwood, MO, working in homes across the St. Louis metro on both sides of the river.
From a first fixer-upper to Fresh Faced
In many ways this company started when we met over two decades ago working together at Home Depot. What started as co-workers teaching painting techniques together led to a great marriage, three wonderful kids, and a whole lot of renovation and restoration projects along the way.
That first house in the city led to a business in real estate and rehabbing homes before the recession. When the economy turned, Dave built custom wood furniture and Stephanie painted and re-purposed furniture and ran a successful Etsy shop.
All of those experiences came together in Fresh Faced Cabinets, where we have helped scores of families update their kitchens without tearing everything out.
Help people enjoy being with family and friends in their kitchens
We love taking what our clients already have and turning it into the kitchen they dreamed of. We are not trying to save every cabinet. We are trying to save the right cabinets.
What we value
An enjoyable remodeling experience, focused on what is important to you:
- High quality work
- Creativity and flexibility
- Professional and punctual
- Clean job sites
- Have fun in the process
What you can count on
Design confidence
Major selections and scope are approved before custom materials are ordered.
Clear scope
You know what is included before work begins. Requested changes are discussed and approved before being added.
Fit and finish
We review our work with you before considering the project complete. If something within the agreed scope isn't installed or finished correctly, we make it right.
Local. Family-owned. Personally involved.
When you invest in your kitchen, you should know who is responsible after you say yes. We take the first call, design the kitchen with you, and walk through the finished work with you.
We are very good at the decorative details, crown molding and the different touches that make boring builder-grade cabinets look custom made. And we will tell you honestly when refacing is not the right answer for a cabinet.
The kitchens we tell people not to refaceWhat St. Louis homeowners say
Real Google reviews from Fresh Faced customers, in their own words.
Fresh Faced Cabinets★★★★★ on Google“FreshFaced cabinets did an amazing job transforming my dark kitchen to a light bright airy kitchen that actually feels much bigger. ... I would highly recommend this company if you want to freshen up your kitchen without replacing the cabinets.”
“No numbers games or gimmicks. They were straightforward and thorough from the initial bid to product delivery and installation.”
“They were able to transform our kitchen from a dark cramped space to something that is open, light and modern. ... Pricing is very competitive, especially compared to replacing the lower cabinets as well.”
“Our kitchen is now brighter, cleaner, and so beautifully inviting. ... The navy blue on the top cabinets paired with the white on the bottom creates such a stunning and elegant look!”
“We were looking to freshen up our kitchen, without the expense of a complete remodel. ... Our kitchen looks brand new - and now I have soft-closing cabinets & drawers - a bonus I hadn’t expected.”
“After being told that what we wanted to do couldn't be done by other contractors, Fresh Faced Cabinets worked with us and we were able to achieve exactly what we wanted.”
“They made my 42 year old cabinets look brand new! They have a work ethic that is hard to find these days and so appreciated.”
“Not only were Stephanie and David helpful in the planning phase, they were meticulous in their work. ... They were finished in the timeline promised.”
“They listened to what we wanted and made sure it was completed as we asked. Most of the cabinets were retrofitted with drawers. I would give them 6 stars, if this was possible.”
“Their bid was thorough with no surprises. ... Stephanie and Dave were on time, professional, and finished in a week.”
“Stephanie and David were top notch to deal with from start to finish. ... We think very highly of Stephanie’s and David’s craftsmanship.”
“They transformed our cabinets from 30 year old cathedral medium oak to a modern oak with soft close hardware. We could not be happier and would highly recommend them.”
“The crew was punctual, kept the workspace clean, and did a professional job. We highly recommend Fresh Faced Cabinets!”
“Their quality work and attention to detail is impeccable. Above all, they are genuinely nice people.”
“It looks like a brand new kitchen!! I can’t recommend them enough!!”
Pantry, closets or laundry too?
Through our sister company, Up Closets of St. Louis, we can also help design the pantry or storage space around the kitchen. Same family, same phone number.
Send us a few photos of your kitchen.
Text us two to four photos and a sentence about what you would change. We will tell you honestly what is worth keeping, what could change and what it might take, before anyone comes to your house.