The kitchen cabinets are the most visible part of your kitchen, so you want them to make a good impression. Whether you’ve purchased a new home or simply want to give the cabinets in your kitchen a facelift, there are many different things you can do to improve their appearance and functionality.
1. Decorative wood stains
If your existing cabinets have seen better days, you might want to consider painting them. However, paint usually won’t get rid of scratches or wear and tear. You can hide some problems by staining your cabinets a new color.
Decorative wood stains are available in many colors that will help you disguise the damage without spending a lot of money on completely refinishing them.
2. Insert new hardware
Do your cabinets have old, tarnished pulls? It’s easy to replace them with some that look more modern and stylish. Removing kitchen cabinets is usually a difficult task, but if you carefully pry off the old hardware, your cabinets will look like new.
There are plenty of styles available that will work well with any existing decor. Plus, they’re affordable and don’t require any special knowledge or tools to install.
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3. Add glass for a more modern look
Replacing cabinet doors with something like glass can make your cabinets look clean and give them a fresh, new appearance. Glass also makes it easier to display or store your dishes neatly. You can purchase windows that will fit into the existing frame of your cabinets without too much hassle.
Glass cabinet doors aren’t just for show; they are great organizing tools, too! Hang your favorite pots, pans, and lids on wall hooks inside the cabinet or pantry for an organized look.
Glass doors help make your cabinets feel more roomy and open, plus they utilize every bit of storage space.
4. Add some paint color
If you have neutral-colored cabinets in your kitchen, adding some paint color can really change the look of your space. There are many options to choose from when it comes to choosing cabinet colors. If you’d like to keep things simple with just one coat of paint, try using a tinted primer for the base instead.
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5. Add molding and wainscoting
Adding molding and wainscoting will give your cabinets a nice decorative detail. Wainscoting can also help to define different areas of the kitchen if it is used on one or more walls. You may need some help from an interior designer or carpenter for this project, as these details can get complicated. But if you are up to the task, wainscoting or molding is a great way to give your kitchen cabinets an updated look.
6. Matching Dishware
Replace all your dishware with matching dishes that match each other in size, shape, design, and color. If you have a collection of dishware that you love, use them as inspiration and pick pieces from different sets to complement each other.
Your dishware is one of the biggest notes in your kitchen. You can change just about everything in your kitchen and it will still feel like you if the dishware doesn’t match. If you think that all new dishes aren’t worth the investment, consider using an accent color for a pop or use plain white dinner plates with colored glass mugs to add a fresh look.
Sometimes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts!
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7. Tidy Up!
Remove all the clutter from inside your cupboards – keep only what you use regularly inside so it’s easier to find things when you need them. Plus, it’s much more appealing to look into an organized cupboard instead of a living mess.
Keeping the inside of your cabinets tidy will also allow more light to shine through and brighten up the space. This is a quick and easy way to improve your kitchen without spending too much!
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By following just one of these tips, you will be able to bring out your inner DIY god or goddess and give your kitchen that ultimate upgrade it needs. With everything from new appliances, updating cabinets, and making the new layout as functional as you want it to be, there’s something on this list for everyone.
The best part is that if it doesn’t work out as you wanted or if your taste changes down the line (it’s likely to happen), then you can always put everything back! So don’t wait for another moment! Start browsing and find something that strikes your fancy.
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We just did cabinet refinishing for our kitchen cabinets and we absolutely love it!!