How Refacing Kitchen Cabinets Can Be Inexpensive

Try refacing kitchen cabinets with a professional

Hiring a professional refacing person that applies veneer onto your existing boxes is much cheaper than replacing the entire cabinets. Moreover, it’s much less disruptive than a kitchen remodel project that involves the replacement of old cabinets. In most cases, it can render your kitchen unusable. Whereas, a cabinet reface does not involve this level of disruption and can be done in just a few days especially when done by a professional.

Painting kitchen cabinets can save money

Whether your kitchen cabinet design calls for you to brighten up with bold colors or lighten up dark cabinets, there is no doubt that paint can provide an instant makeover for almost all types of cabinets. And apart from being a fastest and easiest method to update a tired, worn-out kitchen, painting cabinets can save you a lot of money and hassle. While you are at it, consider changing the kitchen cabinet accessories such as the knobs and handles for the best result.

But, don’t make these mistakes when painting cabinets, Good Housekeeping warns.

Kitchen cabinet ideas: Remove doors and stain shelves

Going with an open-shelf cabinet arrangement is another great way to lower the overall cost as you won’t need to buy the new doors. But as it’s a complete style change, make sure to spruce up the interior of your kitchen cabinets by cleaning and staining the shelves. You can also apply white paint to these surfaces for a cleaner and brighter cabinet interior.

Watch this how to convert kitchen cabinets to open shelving video from BHG.

No doubt, if done correctly, cabinet refacing can be an easy and cost effective way to upgrade the kitchen and give it a brand a new look. Moreover, you can easily avoid the muss and hassle of a more extensive remodel.

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas: How to Mix & Match your Kitchen Sink Faucets

Image via: Blanco – SONOMA Faucet with Pull Down Spray and DIAMOND Super Single Sink 

Kitchen cabinet ideas lend inspiration to the rest of the kitchen

We first started seeing a departure from old design with kitchen cabinets that were different colors at the base cabinet than the upper cabinets. Gorgeous hues of stained woods in rich cherry or mahogany would compliment a base cabinet in light oak wood. The pairing was beautiful and kitchen enthusiasts loved mixing and matching the grains of wood, stain colors and even cabinet door hardware to create a story in the kitchen. Once the cabinets became popular the trend was to vary the kitchen island and even mix and match countertops with the base cabinet colors. Butcher block islands that didn’t match adjacent white Carrera marble countertops in other parts of the kitchen became the norm, and homeowners loved the trend!

Kitchen sink faucets and coordinating sinks take on a similar style

It isn’t rare to see kitchen sink faucets being crafted from a singular metal to bring color to the kitchen countertop. What is new however is the marrying of color and finish within the same fixture! Kitchen sink manufacturer, BLANCO, has always been spot on with defining trends. Their new line of ARTONA faucets highlight the integration of dual finishes in six on-trend colors to match their iconic SILGRANIT^® sinks. The new line will redefine for kitchen enthusiasts who love the ability to share their personal style through their fixtures and finishes.

Find kitchen remodeling ideas in your own stylish way

For many homeowners who don’t want to stay within the confines of what they see in interior design magazines, mix and match kitchens gives the owner permission to show off their own voice. For many years dark sinks such as charcoal gray and black were hard to find and rarely were seen in the design publications. Today, designers and homeowners alike are enjoying the reemergence of deep and profound colors in the kitchen. BLANCO’s IKON Apron Front Single sink is the perfect example of mixing and matching finishes to reflect style and beauty.

Image via: BLANCO – IKON Apron Front single sink

Whether you are looking to replace your existing kitchen fixtures for a well-deserved kitchen remodeling project or you are just in the planning stages, don’t shy away from mixing and matching your kitchen components. From cabinets and countertops to sinks and faucets, there isn’t a better time to think out of the box and create a beautiful kitchen with these on-trend design ideas.

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