Low Cost Kitchen Updates:
Do it Yourself Kitchen Cabinet Re-facing

What better time is there to start a do it yourself project than springtime? Well, there’s always summer, fall, or winter, but since spring is the time for new beginnings, it’s a great time to get to work on a new look.

Instead of getting buried under bills or stressed by sawdust, consider doing s few facelift projects instead of an entire renovation. Freshen up those kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them. If you start soon, you may have the project done in time to show it off to guests on Easter.

Have you seen all the wonderful products and ideas now available for cabinetry re-facing? You can find nearly any style, color, or finish that you like. Your kitchen cabinets can go from boring to brand new with a little time and hard work, and for a lot less money.

So, what are some of the different options?

Add Color

A simple paint job just cannot be overlooked. It is one of the least expensive ways to get a shiny new looking surface or a new color in minimal time, and you can certainly do this one yourself.

Add Function

Leave the base of the cabinets and the outside edges of cabinet doors the way they are and then simply tape off a section in the middle. Fill the center in with chalkboard paint. You’ll not only get a new look but a new message center in the process.

Add Panels

Measure and cut pieces of wood or veneer to fit the center of the cabinet. These should not be thick or heavy. Stain these pieces a shade lighter or darker than the existing cabinetry or create an intense contrast.

*Don’t forget to add some spiffy new hardware or you can always sand and paint existing hardware to add even more sparkle!

 View Greentea Design's solid wood kitchen cabinet collection, or get inspired by their kitchen design articles.

~Sherry Holetzky

Sherry Holetzky is a published freelance writer who loves do-it-yourself projects and home decorating. Having a large family has taught Sherry to decorate within a budget, and Sherry's hope is that she can show people how decor can be inexpensive yet still be tasteful and beautiful. Budget decor does not have to mean "cheap."