Posted on August 17th,
2009
by John Kirchner
Whether your feelings about your kitchen cabinets are close to “I can live with them” or if they’re more like “I downright dislike them,” this DIY Magazine article found on Apartment Therapy should be of some help.
DIY lists ten thrifty do-it-yourself kitchen cabinet projects step-by-step and are rather creative in their suggestions. They may be good options for those who want to give their cabinets some more life but don’t necessarily want to invest in new ones.
Here are a few ideas off that list:
- Antique cabinet: Give your cabinet an antique look with country blue paint topped with a burnt umber glaze. Gingerbread appliqués found in the woodworking aisle of a home center add extra character. DIY tip: We love applying glaze over painted cabinets and furniture for a classic look without the antiques-store price. What you’ll need: Cornflower blue paint, paint brushes, gingerbread cutouts, cream paint, wood glue, burnt umber glaze, rag.
- Screen cabinet: Even though this modern-feel cabinet front looks spendy, it’s light on the budget. We found the radiator screen at a home center. (Stroll the aisles of your local store and find all sorts of modern treasures like it.) DIY tip: Removing the cabinet door’s center panel yields plenty of replacement possibilities — glass, metal, fabric or beaded board. What you’ll need: Drill and 1/2-inch bit, jigsaw, white paint, paint brushes, 1-inch wood strips, black paint, wood glue.
- Say it with stencils: Simple-color cabinets with a daring design put a little punch into your kitchen. What you’ll need: white paint, paint brush, stencil adhesive, damask stencil (from modernmasters.com), stencil brush, aqua metallic crafts paint.
Photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy
