Paint or re-face kitchen cabinets

Two of the easiest and most affordable ways to give your kitchen a makeover is to paint or re-face kitchen cabinets. Painting kitchen cabinets allows you to create a custom kitchen, while re-facing can create a faux-wood finish without the price tag!

 

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ABOVE and BELOW: Nothing more than paint transforms this kitchen from average to wow. The white finish really does brighten up the area and gives the illusion of a much larger space.

Whether you want to give your kitchen a new look, tone down the wood look in a kitchen, or spruce up your kitchen cabinets, there are two very easy techniques to consider for giving a kitchen a face lift: Painting and Refacing.

With quotations for new kitchen cabinetry in the thousands, many homeowners are looking for more affordable ways to update a kitchen. Painting your kitchen cabinets will save money and give your kitchen a face lift.

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Whether you choose to paint your cabinets in a dramatic black or a fresh and lively pale green, painting kitchen cabinets will have an instant impact on how your kitchen will look.

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BELOW: Transform a boring wood kitchen into a glamorous Hollywood-style kitchen with nothing more than paint. For a metallic effect use Rust-Oleum metallic spray paint for a durable and hardwearing finish.

 

White cabinets and trim are timeless for sophisticated kitchens. With the proper preparation you can paint over any style of kitchen cabinet.

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ABOVE: Soft teal and cream cabinets are the hottest colours for kitchens at the moment. Create a cottage or Shaker-style kitchen.

When painting kitchen cabinets you don't have to stick to one colour. Use colour combinations to create the look that you want.

BELOW: Another popular colour combination for a modern kitchen is cream and black.

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ABOVE: Lighten a dark wood kitchen with taupe and an antique glaze effect, combined with white trim, for a dramatic kitchen makeover.

BELOW: Don't be afraid to experiment with colour in a kitchen. Just as you would create a feature wall in a home, your kitchen can become a feature in an open plan kitchen / dining space.