SHOULD I PAINT MY KITCHEN CABINETS?
Painting old kitchen cabinets is a popular trend among homeowners who want to give their kitchen an upgrade, but don’t want to commit to an overhaul. It’s a great way to save money, as cabinets are one of the most expensive features to replace. However, before you start your cabinet painting project, consider the pros and cons of this project.
First, assess the current finish and quality of your cabinets, the design of your kitchen and the overall style of your home. In many cases homeowners want to brighten up their kitchen and the easiest step in achieving that goal is to paint the walls and cabinets. However, if your home features beautiful dark wood moldings and trim throughout, painting your matching dark wood cabinets white, may not be the most appropriate design choice.
Additionally, keep future buyers in mind when making this decision. Ultimately you want to be adding value to your kitchen, not taking value away. So if you already have beautiful cherry wood cabinets for example, find out if this could be a selling point in your home before you have them painted.
After considering overall style and your desired aesthetic for your kitchen, it’s time to choose a paint color. If you’re looking for a bright and light kitchen you’re probably leaning toward white, however remember that there are hundreds of shades of white. Take your time deciding what color you’re going to go with. Place swatches on the faces of your cabinets for a few days to help solidify your decision.
Keep in mind that cabinets can get dirty quickly and your white cabinets will reveal dirt and grime much easier than dark wood. If you choose to paint, go with either a semi-gloss or gloss finish for your cabinets since they are easy to clean.
If you’re ready to brighten up your kitchen with painted cabinets, remember that this is no easy feat. Leaving the painting up to a professional is the easiest way to ensure that your cabinets will look the best they can look with a fresh coat of paint. At Tom Saint Painting and Restoration, we can help you with any painting or restoration project so if you’re ready to say yes to painted cabinets, click here for a quote.