Make Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Great for Less
Kitchen cabinets are one of the most prominent features in your kitchen. If your cabinets are looking worn or drab, it affects the whole look and feel of your kitchen.
The good news is there are several options available to you that can easily update your kitchen with a modern look. Some options are expensive and others are more economical.
If you like the cabinet layout and the cabinets are in good condition, refacing or resurfacing your kitchen cabinets may be a good choice for you.
Refacing or resurfacing consists of replacing the cabinet doors and drawer fronts with new ones and then treating the cabinet frame with a matching veneer. There are many types of woods and plastics available for this, so your options are virtually unlimited.
To get the best results, it's always best to hire a professional to do this work. It can be quite expensive, though, ranging anywhere from $3500 to over $10,000. The work usually takes 2-4 days, depending on how many cabinets and drawers are involved.
If your cabinets are weak or damaged or you just want to change their design, replacing them entirely is another option. Replacement cabinets may not cost much more than refacing/resurfacing them, either. Brand new cabinets can add more usefulness to your kitchen and increase the value of your home, as well
If resurfacing or replacement of your kitchen cabinets doesn't fit your budget, there are much less expensive alternatives.
My first choice for renewing the look of kitchen cabinets is paint. What a difference a coat or paint can make!
For a retro look you can use splashy colors such as pink, turquoise or orange. Be brave and paint designs on the cabinets or use stencils or a faux finish. Add some matching hardware and you've got new cabinets for less than $300!
Another idea is to permanently remove all the cabinet doors. This wouldn't be appropriate or even functional for every style of kitchen. It might work well for a cottage kitchen design or even an antique Victorian design. You could line the shelves with lace or doilies that flap over the edge to add to the look.
An alternative to completely removing the cabinet doors is to replace them with old windows that are the right size. You could also create new doors from different types of materials such as bamboo or fabric.
Another idea for resurfacing kitchen cabinets is to wallpaper them or apply contact paper. A plain pattern is best and, of course, make sure it is washable. You don't necessarily need to cover the whole surface. You could cut out different shapes or patterns and apply them to the cabinet surface. This would be a good short-term solution to freshening up your kitchen.
So there you have it. There are many ways to make your kitchen cabinets look great without breaking the bank!
About the author:
Lee Dobbins writes about Kitchen Decorating for every budget. Visit www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com for more ideas on how to revitalize your kitchen cabinets.
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