DIY Cabinet Refacing Ideas

Refacing your kitchen cabinets can be an easy do-it-yourself project.  There are many different and creative things that can improve and refresh the look of your kitchen cabinets.  This do-it-yourself project can be simple and inexpensive.  Decide how ornate or simple you want you kitchen to look, decide what you are going to do and then get started having fun refacing your cabinets.

Paint or Stain

One of the simplest ways to reface your kitchen cabinets is with paint.  Find a paint color that matches the theme of your kitchen.  The color can be dark and relaxing or bright and cheerful.  Sand the cabinet surfaces before applying the paint.  If paint is not what you prefer, than stain the cabinets with a new color.  Stain the cabinets a darker color than the doors to create a shadow effect.

Remove doors

To change the feel of your kitchen easily and quickly remove a few doors completely from the cabinets.  China, nice dishes or other kitchen accents can be displayed in the open cabinets.

Cut some out

Cut out the center of the cabinet doors and put something in to replace the area.  Clear or clouded glass can be added with some glue to allow an open feel to your kitchen.  If you enjoy metal, a wire mesh can be attached to the inside of the door.  Fabric can also be glued onto the door and this gives you limitless options.  Solid material can be used or a great pattern that matches your kitchen theme.

Add extras

The cabinet doors can be updated with a few different techniques.  Add wallpaper to the complete door or just a border around the edge.  The wood can be carved with designs that compliment your kitchen.  Try adding picture frames to the doors.  Photos or pictures that coordinate with your kitchen can be added into the frames.  Hardware could also be used to give your cabinets some extra interest.