Few things make your kitchen gleam the way new kitchen cabinets do. When you refinish or paint your kitchen cabinets, it brings incredible freshness and beauty to the whole room! That said, there are some extra details you can add that can make the room pop even more. Why settle for just a fresh finish, when you could make the kitchen cabinets look completely new?!
Get More out of Cabinet Refinishing with Knobs and Pulls
One of the best ways to make your kitchen cabinets really stand out is with new knobs on the doors and pulls on the drawers. This little bit of eye candy draws attention instantly, giving that extra bit of “wow factor” you are looking for!
On kitchen cabinets that are painted white, black knobs and pulls provide a classy contrast. Another option is brushed nickel, for a more modern look. You can also use copper pulls, either polished and shiny, or with an aged patina.
If you are restaining your kitchen cabinets, black or metallic knobs and pulls are your best bet. The contrast between wood and metal is classic, and always pleases the eye!
For painted cabinets that are not white, the key is to choose a contrasting finish for your knobs. For example, black or dark blue cabinets could use white or brushed nickel hardware. On gray cabinets, avoid any hardware in the chrome/nickel category. Kitchen cabinets that are painted other light colors should have metallic or black hardware.
Replacing the Hinges when Refinishing Cabinets
Upgrading the hinges on your kitchen cabinets can be a great touch! It is a less obvious detail, but it can really unify the new look.
When you change hinges, you want to make sure the new ones match with the new knobs and pulls. Choosing the look, however, is only one consideration. The style of the hinge needs to work on the door. Some types of hinges may need extra carpentry skills for installation, so be careful when you select them.
Other Ways to Enhance Your Refinished Kitchen Cabinets
There are many more details you can use to upgrade your kitchen when you have your cabinets refinished. For example, you can…
- Add a new light fixture
- Repaint your kitchen walls with a new color
- Replace the backsplash
- Find a new spice rack or knife rack
- Upgrade your kitchen faucet
- Get a new centerpiece for the table
Of course, the options go far beyond this, including upgrading your appliances, replacing the countertops, redoing your kitchen floor, and much more.
Cherry Hill Painting
While it might seem simple at first, kitchen cabinet painting or refinishing is actually quite a challenging task. To do it properly, you need to remove all the cabinet doors and drawer faces, remove the hardware, sand off the prior finish, and use spray equipment to carefully apply multiple coats of specialized products. If you are not able to do it properly, it’s best not to do it at all, since the results can be disastrous!
Hiring a professional painting company to refinish your kitchen cabinets may sound like an expensive prospect. However, the cost of buying new kitchen cabinets costs at least 4 times as much, and can cost as much as 10 times the price!
A professional house painter like Cherry Hill Painting can paint your kitchen cabinets efficiently and properly, producing spectacular, durable results!
Cherry Hill Painting serves the New Jersey and Philadelphia regions, offering a wide range of interior and exterior house painting services. Contact us today for your free quote for cabinet painting or refinishing!