Antiquing kitchen cabinets is a perfect way to give your old cabinets a new look; especially if they are made from imitation wood or are just old wooden cabinets in need of updating.
It’s an easy do-it-yourself project that can be done in one weekend with the right supplies and by following the simple steps below:
- Sand the surface of the kitchen cabinets
- Wipe off dust from sanding with a clean and dry cloth
- Apply a coat of primer
- Allow kitchen cabinets to dry completely before moving on to the next step
- Apply a coat of base paint
- Paint kitchen cabinets the color of your choice
- Allow paint to dry
- Antique kitchen cabinets by roughing up edges and other areas with sand paper
- Wipe down with a clean and dry cloth
- You can stop here or darken your kitchen cabinets using ½ wood stain and ½ glaze
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Coordinating your kitchen cabinets and accessories to achieve the style you want in your kitchen is important so you will enjoy the time you spend in your kitchen. There are certainly many styles, designs and types of kitchen cabinets from which to choose when you are making your plans.
Modern Kitchen Cabinets
Modern kitchens often incorporate metal cabinets in stainless steel or painted metal. If you choose painted metal, you can spice up your décor with your favorite color and then accentuate with contrasting or various shades of the cabinet color. Additionally, light woods such as maple are also a good choice for a modern style.
Traditional Kitchen Cabinets
Traditional Kitchens are generally equipped with wood kitchen cabinets and there are many beautiful woods to select from. You can opt for dark or light wood cabinets, depending on your space and the look you want. The lighter the wood tone, the larger your kitchen will appear. If you have a large kitchen design, darker woods add a dramatic, elegant look.
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Colorful cabinets can provide an emotional boost in your kitchen. Cheer things up with colors that can lighten the mood when you walk into the room.
- Yellow – a walk in the sunshine. Yellow cabinets brighten up any room.
- Black and White – yes, these are colors too. Use them together to make a dramatic statement.
- Red – You don’t have to overdo it with red, but red accents or painting some cabinets in red can create a great effect.
- Green – accents the outdoors, reminds you of spring on a long winter day.
Many Shades and Combinations to Work With
Upper cabinets and lower cabinets do not have to be the same color. As a matter of fact, the growing trend is to paint them differently – usually lighter colors on top.
Keep in mind that there are many, many shades of every color. You can make a huge difference in ambiance of your kitchen by carefully selecting a great color (or colors) to give your kitchen a fresh new look with pizzazz and style.
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There are several options available when it comes to the style of kitchen cabinet doors. One of the more unique styles is the recessed flat panel door type. This door will provide more depth to your cabinets and fits in well with any kitchen design.
Recessed flat panel cabinet doors are constructed with two pieces of wood. The first layer of wood is placed as if you were creating only a flat panel door. This flat panel is then framed out using a second piece of wood to create the recessed look.
Add a Stile for a Distinctive Look
Another unique quality to this type of kitchen cabinet door is the ability to run a stile down the center of the door creating an even more distinctive look. Make a unique and beautiful statement in your kitchen with your choice of utilizing recessed flat panel doors.
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Are your kitchen cabinets overflowing and stuffed with numerous dishes, pots and pans? Free up some space by hanging your pots and pans from the ceiling or wall. It’s fairly easy to do and just takes some creativity and effort.
Hang Pots & Pans from the Ceiling
You don’t necessarily need a fancy hanging pot rack to display your pots and pans in an organized manner. You can screw hooks into a strip of wood and then attach that wood to the ceiling. Just make sure your pots and pans are not too heavy to hang and end up pulling the hooks out of the ceiling.
Walls Are Great for Hanging Pots & Pans
The same instructions apply to a wall mount but you’ll probably get more of a secure grip from hanging pots and pans from the wall. Wall mounts are also more versatile and can be used as a bookshelf to display cookbooks and knick knacks.
How you decide to mount your pots and pans is completely up to you it’s just a matter of style vs. simplicity. Wall-mounted pot racks are easier to install but ceiling mounted pot racks adds an extra special touch to your kitchen décor, especially when paired with lights.
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Kitchen cabinets made from metal or stainless steel provide a beautiful reflective quality in your kitchen. Any lighting will reflect from the cabinets and make the kitchen appear larger.
Benefits of Metal Kitchen Cabinets
There are many benefits of choosing metal kitchen cabinetry other than its reflective beauty. It is easy to clean, non-corrosive, recyclable, and fairly inexpensive. Metal or stainless cabinetry has continued to grow in popularity.
Reduce the Noise of Metal Cabinets
Reducing any tinny noises when closing cabinets is achieved by constructing the inner core from a wood or plastic laminate and covering it with metal.
Metal Cabinets in Many Colors
If you want to tone down the sleek look of metal cabinetry, combining it with transitional cabinetry or furniture or choose metal in a color other than silver.
There are several types of finishes available with metal kitchen cabinets. Select from polished, brushed, or nickel coated. Pick the perfect style and finish of metal cabinetry to enhance the beauty of your kitchen.
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