Affordable Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing Ideas

Take your kitchen from drab to fab without the costs associated with replacing the kitchen cabinets. The task is expensive and messy. If you’re ready to update your kitchen without all of the upheaval, try kitchen cabinet refinishing. Here are affordable kitchen cabinet refinishing ideas to elevate your eatery style.

Kitchen cabinet refinishing is not a project for the faint of heart. Refinishing is less mess than a new cabinet installation but that doesn’t mean the project is swift and easy. You’ll still be looking at an unusable kitchen for several days. You will need ample time for preparation and dry times before you’re done. Here are some ideas to get started.

Traditional paint jobs on cabinets can be on the complicated side. These architectural elements are not only a major piece of your kitchen, but they are also high touch and high impact pieces. Imperfections can be incredibly evident in cabinets.

Milk Paint

Milk paint is a good option for even novice painters to redo cabinets. Brush strokes and holidays are much less noticeable in milk paint. There are a variety of colors and it offers low luster finish.

Ombre

Don’t be limited to one color on your cabinets. Ombre is the trend in everything from clothing to hair, so why not bring it to your kitchen. Work within one color and put a lighter shade on the top cabinets, and darker on the bottom. This will give you the added optical illusion that your kitchen is bigger than it is. The lighter color on the top draws eyes upwards and gives you the feeling of a faux vaulted ceiling.

Dual Color

Another way to incorporate two colors to your cabinets is to use a darker shade on the cabinets and lighter on the doors. This is a fun and unconventional way to utilize two colors within your cabinet color scheme. It’s a sure way to add dimension to an often forgotten element.

Barn Red with Sage Green

Usually, oversized farmhouse kitchens can get away with more vivid colors like barn red and sage green, but this combination has been very successful in single family homes and condos. Make sure your colors are far enough off of christmas green and red and you’ll have a winning kitchen. Use the color scheme with softer colors that incorporate earthy undertones. The cabinets will take center stage if they are paired with limited colors on the counters and floors.

Leaf Green and White

Bring the beauty of outside into your kitchen. This is a natural and clean look that leaves your kitchen warm and endearing. The room opens up the room and gives you an easy pallette to work with. It pairs especially well with wooden furniture and floors.

Matching Shades

Putting together matching colors for a professional level color scheme can be cumbersome, so why bother? Pick a color that you like and work with just that color. Pair it with black or white. Or use the color in varying degrees of saturation. Lighter on walls, darker for cabinets and accessories varying through the middle. You’ll be pleased with your perfectly paired room.

Black and Red

Go for drama with the pairing of black and red. It’s a bold, but achievable choice for your kitchen. Use white to lighten up the room and keep from overwhelming the eyes. Pick a singular shade of red to work into textiles and accessories. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into your favorite diner in your own home.

Orange and Gray

Using orange and gray is sure to give you a warm and welcoming kitchen. Try gray on your cabinets and work the orange into accessories and textiles. This is a modern color scheme that when paired with wooden furniture can add a chicness to your room while remaining approachable.

Baby Green and Yellow

Dark kitchens are a turn off. If you lack outside light, use baby green and yellow to warm up the room. These two paired together take all the stuffiness from the room and give it a welcoming vibe without overwhelming the eyes. Use light countertop accessories and natural wood furniture to finish the look.

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