Kitchen

How to Update Your Kitchen Without Removing Kitchen Cabinets

· 2 min read >

How to Update Your Kitchen Without Removing Kitchen Cabinets – I love to cook and bake. In fact, I’m often found in my kitchen whipping up a delicious meal for my family or friends.

But that doesn’t mean that my kitchen is perfect—far from it! My cabinets are old and outdated, but they were installed when the house was built more than 10 years ago.

It’s not like I can just go out and buy new ones either: We have a small budget, so replacing all of them would be way outside our price range right now.

Still, I know there are ways to update your kitchen without removing cabinets—and today I’m going to show you some of them!

How to Update Your Kitchen Without Removing Kitchen Cabinets

You can do a lot to improve your kitchen without replacing your cabinets. You can change the look of your kitchen without removing your cabinets, or you can update the look of your kitchen without replacing them.

This article will give you some tips on how to update the look of a kitchen without replacing cabinets.

Distress the Wood

distressed wood kitchen cabinets
source : homesfeed.com
  • Sand the wood. The easiest way to make your kitchen cabinets look old and weathered is by sanding them down.
  • Use a heat gun or torch to make the paint bubble up, creating an uneven surface that looks like it was touched up by someone who didn’t quite know what they were doing.
  • Use a hammer and nail to create dents in the wood—this will give it an extra used look that’s perfect for a vintage kitchen!
  • Apply stain over all of this distress work, using two or three coats so that the grain of the wood pops through just barely. This will make it look like you’ve had your cabinets forever (and maybe even saved them from someone else’s trash).

Spray Paint It!

If you have cabinets that are in good shape and aren’t looking to make a big change, don’t worry! You can still give your kitchen an update with spray paint.

Spray painting the outside of your cabinets will add interest and texture to the space.

Spray painting the inside of your cabinets is also an option, but take note that if you decide to do this, it may be difficult to clean around those areas later on down the road (this is why we recommend spraying only one side).

If you’re feeling adventurous, consider spray-painting hardware like handles or drawer pulls as well.

We love how this brings attention to those small details while adding color and pattern into an otherwise neutral room—but remember:

The more layers there are on top of each other (like multiple coats of paint), the more likely they’ll chip off over time due to normal wear-and-tear!

You can even get creative with unique patterns by spray-painting cabinet doors or drawers—just make sure they’re made from wood first so they don’t warp from all that paint!

Paint the Inside of Your Cabinets

Paint the Inside of Your Cabinets
source : DIY Network

One of the best ways to update your kitchen without removing your cabinets is by painting them. You can do this even if they are not wooden and don’t appear to be in good shape.

To do this, you will need a primer and high gloss paint. Apply both coats with a brush and let dry overnight before using your cabinet space again.

You should also paint the inside of kitchen doors as well as any other parts of the cabinets that are visible like handles or hardware on drawers, etc.

Conclusion

We hope that these tips have inspired you to update your kitchen without replacing your cabinets.

With the right approach and a little bit of work, you’ll be amazed at what you can do to give your kitchen a new look without having to spend too much money or time on it. Good luck!