The kitchen cabinets are one of the most important aspects of any remodel. This is because they serve such an important function – providing space for all your cooking essentials! But if you find your existing cabinetry tired, worn, dated or drab then you might be thinking, “I’m just going to get rid of these”.
But it simply doesn’t have to be that way.
Instead of reaching for the nearest sledgehammer, you can actually enlist a number of stylish design ideas that invigorate your cabinets whilst maintaining their intended purpose – the imperative job of storing your goods!
From elegant cupboard handles to stunning aesthetic makeovers, here are four ways you can amplify your kitchen cabinets without calling in the cabinetmaker.
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Accents are everything
You’re likely remodelling your kitchen because it is getting a little old. When this happens, the space’s decor, handles and even appliances start to become obsolete. One of the shabbier aspects of an outdated kitchen are tacky, worn cabinet handles. You know the ones we mean: the type that look like they were installed in the home plastic revolution of the 1950s.
But you don’t have to live with those drab handles. Instead, you can replace them with sophisticated designs that, whilst subtle, have a big impact on your kitchen’s overall aesthetic. And, trust us, despite being small, it will easily be one of your favourite little touches you applied to your remodel.
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Paint to improvement
Coming back to what we said about finding your cabinetry drab. If this is you then you may have thought the immediate resolution was to replace the whole cabinet series with something more contemporary, lavish, stylish or sophisticated.
But you don’t have to do this, especially when you have a range of fun and fascinating paint jobs you can apply to reinvigorate your cabinets without replacing them.
Think the following:
- Crackle glaze that give your cabinets a rustic, provencal aesthetic;
- Distressed finishes that give the cabinets an elegantly-worn appeal, and;
- Antique finishes that give the cabinets a beautifully-aged appeal, and;
- High gloss paint that shines & illuminates the kitchen.
Whichever one you opt for you are sure to create a brand new aesthetic that you will love for your space.
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The pull-out shelf
It’s a wonder these game changing insertions only became a thing this Century. Seriously, the pull-out cupboard shelf should be a kitchen standard, simplifying the retrieval process and providing easy access to all those cooking essentials that get lodged up the back after every cleaning cycle.
They simply work as a pull-out shelf to provide easy access to your cooking essentials. It sounds so simple but it is so effective, especially if you’re anything like me and have back problems. You might need to enlist a professional remodel team for this process but the results and convenience are worth the expense.
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Under cabinet lighting
Under cabinet lighting is simply perfect for food prep. Think about it: does your food prep space happen to be located under your higher cabinets? If so, is it easy to see what you’re cutting, slicing or dicing, or do you fear a trip to the emergency room every time you go to make a hearty winter stew?
If so, it’s time to consider beautiful under kitchen cabinet lighting. Not only will it increase the safety of your cooking endeavours, it also looks stylish and bathes the space in an elegant glow (a win-win, essentially).
These four tips are sure to refresh your cupboards without the need to give them the old heave-ho. A new splash of paint, some new handles and functional insertions can save you the money you would have spent replacing the whole series – it’s totally worth the effort!
