want to update by kit hen on a budget, just a refurb

Cheaper option, use fablon to cover the doors and worktops.

I'd recommend joining this page and put kitchens in the search bar. People have painted both wood and laminate kitchens with marvellous results, and avoided a lot of disruption as well as landfill.

www.facebook.com/groups/TheFrenchicFanForum

jr011147, you really don't need a carpenter to replace doors and drawer fronts. It's so simple that you can do it yourself - or any handyman will do. Measure the existing ones and look online for replacements.

I believe there are also companies that specialise in updating kitchens, but you'll have to pay dearly.