25 Ideas for Kitchen Cabinet Makeovers
Country charms [1]
Cabinets given the patina of age contribute to country charm. Replacing doors on one cupboard with curtains expands on the theme. (And talk about country—look at that faucet!)
Beautiful bling [4]
Gluing baubles onto knobs (or purchasing decorative ones) transforms practical into beautiful.
Wired for fun [7]
Replacing the center of doors with chicken wire exudes country charm and keeps contents visible.
Background notes [10]
Painting the inside of cabinets a different shade energizes without overwhelming. Use your dishware as inspiration for the color palette.
Triple the impact [13]
Give each zone its own personality with a different shade of paint. The corner office is calming blue, the cook zone energetic yellow, and the doorway is a powerful terra-cotta.
Artsy application [16]
Backs, sides and ends of cabinets tend to be plain and flat. Consider them a blank canvas!
Catch the wave [19]
Replacing the wood of a cabinet door with glass—smooth or textured—increases the sense of space.
About face [22]
Refacing cabinets updates the look fast. If that is beyond budget, stripping and staining wood cabinets brings out the grain.
DIY style [25]
Decoupage on decorative details for a really personal look.
Change the hue [28]
Power blues set a serene tone by calling to mind the sky. This shade lends casual elegance, too.
Super stencils [31]
Stencils add dimension to otherwise plain doors and come in almost unlimited designs.
Add-ons [34]
Applying architectual elements enhances a look. Corbels like this come in a range of styles so can be matched to your home's decor.
Make a statement [37]
Tell everyone what is behind closed doors with etched glass. Or conceal contents with abstract designs.
Convenience factors [40]
Communication centers are practical, trendy additions. Magnetic and chalkboard paints make creating one simple.
Rich shades [43]
If your cabinets are wood, updating the look is a matter of stripping and staining. This dark shade reflects the traditional style of the cupboards.
Sunny shades [46]
We spend a lot of time in our kitchens, so keep a sunny perspective by applying a sunny shade to the expanse of cabinets. Choose your mood—pastel to neon.
Fabulous fabric [49]
Fabric pops in these cupboard doors. Replace the center of a few doors with fabric for eye-popping impact. Toile, gingham and plaid all look great in kitchens.
Trims work [52]
Crown molding elevates the look. Dentil, smooth, cove, egg and dart ... there is a style for your home.
Eliminate the obvious [55]
Removing cupboard doors extends sight lines to increase the sense of space. Just be prepared to keep dishware and glassware organized for a neat look.
Focus on one point [58]
A rich shade of red draws all eyes to this majestic kitchen centerpiece while framing the decorative tilework.
Great grilles [61]
Traditional kitchens might benefit from inserting grilles in glass panes. Snap-in versions make the update quick.
Expanded storage [64]
An appliance garage on the counter expands storage for everyday appliances. Tambour (roll-up) doors in an accent color inject mod styling.
Naturally bright [67]
Inspired by butterflies, this kitchen has a bright outlook. In addition to painting, the owners installed clear acrylic handles that almost disappear but still make a modern impact.
A leg to stand on [70]
Give basic cabinets furniture details such as column onlays, which come in styles from Doric to Craftsman.
Flip it up [73]
Cabinet doors that flip up have modern flair corresponding to the corrugated steel backsplash.