Painting your old cabinets is a low-cost
way to give your kitchen a brand new look. The birch cabinets in this 1980s
ranch-style home were worn and scratched. The dark stain color made the space
feel dreary and confined.
To solve this problem, the cabinet
hardware was removed, the cabinets were sanded to remove the scratches and help
the new paint to bond. They were given one coat of a high quality bonding
primer. Little nicks and dings were filled with wood putty and sanded. Next, a
bead board backsplash was added above the original laminate countertop. Bead
board is much cheaper than installing tile and is a nice accent for a country
or cottage style kitchen.
The
cabinets and bead board were given two coats of brilliant white paint in a
semi-gloss finish. The cabinet hardware, kitchen faucet and light fixture were
all updated with contemporary selections in a brushed nickel finish.
The walls were painted in a satin-gloss,
light blue color. Cherry red accessories provide the “pop color” for the space.
The result is an updated kitchen with a fresh, clean look that feels bright and
cheerful. The brilliant white cabinets make the kitchen feel larger than it
actually is! All at a fraction of the cost of a full scale remodel!
(C) 2013 Randy Armstrong Construction & Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Nashville TN
