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How about giving an interesting face-lift to your old kitchen cabinetry that could enhance the overall look of the kitchen? If the basic structure and strength of the cabinets is in good condition, then with some simple changes you can easily breathe new life into a dreary space.
The ideas below are great if you have a budget constraint or if you are not ready to knock down the whole kitchen and go for a full-fledged renovation. Here are some practical and affordable ways to update kitchen cabinets for cheap.
1. Introduce colour
Add cheer and update your kitchen cabinet doors by infusing a small dose of colour into them. To achieve this, demarcate some sections of your kitchen in which you would like to introduce colour. Then choose a laminate that will complement the colour of the existing kitchen cabinet design. You could try a mix-and-match look by opting for a textured sheet of laminate instead of a plain one.
Commission an experienced carpenter for the job who can give you a good finish. Ask the carpenter to rip off the old laminate from the selected surfaces and refinish it with the new laminate.
Break the monotony of opaque cabinets by strategically removing some overhead kitchen cabinet shutters to create some open shelves. This will upgrade the look of the kitchen by creating more openness and it will also provide some display space for your favorite kitchen accessories and crockery.
Another way to upgrade kitchen cabinets on a budget is by creating a cut-out for glass insets within the fully-panelled kitchen doors. This change will not only give a modern look but impart a sense of lightness within a conventional kitchen.
It can turn out to be a major kitchen upgrade that will completely transform the look of the kitchen. You can opt for glass that is clear, frosted or etched. Consider glass film on clear glass to get a frosted or etched effect, to reduce the costs.
You might also need to change the laminate of the refurbished shutters. A cheaper way is to finish the kitchen cabinet doors with two to three coats of wood paint.
Under-kitchen cabinet LED lighting can add warmth and style into a simple kitchen design. In this example, just see how under-cabinet lighting improves the overall look of the kitchen by adding brightness and providing adequate lighting for food preparation.
An easy way to make your kitchen cabinet doors look new is by replacing the old knobs and handles with new ones. If you want a modern and sophisticated look, opt for sleek designs in silver finishes like SS (stainless steel), chrome and nickel. Note that SS is the strongest and cheapest hardware material that is resistant to rusting. Finishes like chrome and nickel are plated on the stainless steel and are comparatively a little more expensive.
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