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donald_maciver

Kitchen revamp on a budget

Donald MacIver
hace 4 años

Looking for advice on what i can do to my existing kitchen to try and bring it up to scratch. I'm on a very tight budget, but I hope to be able to replace the worktops, install a new sink and taps, new vinyl flooring, and maybe paint the kitchen cupboard doors. I've been looking extensively online for ideas, and most of the DIY painted kitchens I've come across are that of a shaker style, my cupboard doors are of an older arched style - am I wasting my time with trying to bring these up to date with a coat of paint? The carcasses in my kitchen are in good condition, and the doors are solid wood. I'm looking for some help and ideas on colour schemes, quite like the look of grey painted kitchens, but don't know what kind of worktops and flooring colours would go with a grey theme. Thanks in advance for any advice or help provided. Photos below show my current kitchen.



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    Yasmin Chopin Interior Design
    hace 4 años

    Hi Donald. Since you haven't mentioned wanting to change the layout at all, and you have a limited budget, I would suggest you paint the kitchen cabinet doors and put new handles/knobs on. You will get a lot of value from painting them since they seem to be in very good condition. Suggestions for doing it yourself.... use Zinsser 123 (water-based) as an undercoat - you will only need to sand lightly before using this and in between coats. Then, as a top coat, use an interior eggshell. Check out the lovely colours by Fenwick & Tilbrook. (Choose something neutral so that it goes with your current worktop.) Two coats of eggshell should do it. Add some stainless steel knobs and you'll find the kitchen will take on a completely different atmosphere. May I suggest you do this before changing the worktop and sink because you might find you're so happy with the results everything else is OK. If you are local to me I'd be happy to visit and offer advice in person but I hope this message is helpful. Best wishes Yasmin.

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    • Daisy England
      hace 4 años

      You could always just buy the doors and keep the existing carcases if you feel as though you don’t like the arched shape. Granted it is a bit out of date but if you only have a budget for X amount then keep them and paint them. I’ll bet you notice a huge difference from the dark wooden fascias.

      if you’re going with grey fascias then a pale worktop suits. Look at Calacatta Marbles. Available in a laminate to keep within budget.

    • rinked
      hace 4 años

      New doors are expensive too, so I'd say paint it is, for now. Some new handles/knobs.

      Are you in dire need of a new laminate top? Or can it wait until there's budget to replace the kitchen, as I do see some layout issues (mainly the stove right in the corner and the fridge being under a window).

    • rinked
      hace 4 años

      Here's quite a few painted cathedral doors: https://kitchencabinetkings.com/ideas/painting-kitchen-cabinets-before-after

    • Carolina
      hace 4 años

      Hi, would you consider painting them a soft grey/green colour? If the countertop is in good condition, find a shade of green that goes with them. From what I can see of your floor, I do like it. I think the wallpaper needs a change. With the type of kitchen doors, I'd go for a country style.

      Changing the knobs for a simpler style will make a big difference too.


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    • Sarah U-S
      hace 4 años

      You’ve mentioned being on a budget - do you have a figure in mind? This would help us understand your limitations a little better! What I’ve noticed on here is that people view “budget” very differently!!!!

    • rachelmidlands
      hace 4 años

      I have nearly the exact same kitchen doors but in oak. Whilst they’re old fashioned they’re really good quality so in a similar situation where a full kitchen refurb is not within our budget yet I’ve decided to paint them myself. Going for a very similar scheme to Carolina’s inspo image but a really dark green base unit colour. No where near finished yet as had to put project on hold but will hopefully crack on again with it soon. There’s plenty of tips online for painting but I like using E.S.P. (Easy surface prep) from Owatrol for priming as you don’t need to sand and I’ve used it on pretty much everything...can be tricky to use tho. Thoroughly clean with sugar soap before you do any painting, priming, etc. Eggshell paint or satin paint is probably best finish for kitchen units but I’m doing mine slightly different with emulsion then clear varnish. No real reason but I personally think it’s a little more hard wearing. Also plan to extend the upper cabinets to include open shelves with lighting in, something like the inspo pic below.

    • Donald MacIver
      Autor original
      hace 4 años

      Thanks for all the comments, some good ideas here for me to consider. My budget is about £600. What colours would you suggest for the doors if I was to try and ”live with” my existing green worktop?

    • 1shanson
      hace 4 años

      How about going black? For inspiration view Thehousethatblackbuilt on Instagram. This lady painted similar units and achieved a great high end look.

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      Equilibrando... Space Planning with Feng Shui
      hace 4 años

      Can we see some pictures of the other side of the kitchen? Painting the kitchen cabinets it's a good idea since the are in good condition and it is solid wood. About the colour, it would be good to see the whole space (table, chairs, doors) to make sure that the cabinets will match with the other side of the kitchen.

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