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10 Kitchen DIY Ideas
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PUT YOUR OWN DATED KITCHEN ON THE PATH TO RECOVERY BY ADOPTING THESE DOABLE FACELIFT IDEAS.
1. Repeat Xs and Os
Give continuity to design by repeating elements. Here, Xs on cabinet doors, island end caps, and host chairs team up for impact. The same is true for the Os that appear on the knobs, rug, shade and chandelier trim, and melamine plates used as cheap wall art. Now that’s design rhythm.
2. Select a better sink
A 30-inch base cabinet meant a too-small sink for the original kitchen. Now, new undermount, single-bowl sink made especially for a 30-inch cabinet features inside measurements of 28 Χ 16 inches. At 10 inches deep, it’s easy to wipe food waste directly from the counter into the sink. The bonus of an undercounter sink: no nasty to clean.
3. Paint your cabinets
The process starts with paint prep and a high-quality primer. These doors and drawer fronts were spray-painted, but you can get a smooth finish with self-leveling paint and a mohair roller. If the finish still isn’t smooth enough, roll on the paint, then use a paintbrush to quickly brush it in one direction
4. Invest in knobs and pulls
Hardware can completely change the look of cabinets. Make sure existing hinges match the style and finish of the new hardware unless European hinges can be used.
5. Curtain it off
Visually mark the dividing line between kitchen and dining rooms with curtains hung from the ceiling. Open they create the feeling of two spaces. Closed they hide the kitchen’s work area from Thanksgiving dinner.
6. Cover the plugs
The best idea you can’t see? Replacing electrical outlets in the back splash with a power strip that’s attached to the bottom of the upper cabinets. More outlets; no clutter.
7. Splurge on something you love
Savings count when redoing a kitchen, but leave room in the budget to splurge as well. The marble-look solid-surfacing counters elevate this redo. They’re durable, classic, and will look great for years.
8. Hang art one roll at a time
A single roll of wallpaper makes a big design splash. Use it on an accent wall rather than throughout the kitchen.
9. Light with flair
These mercury glass pendants offer sophistication, durability, and task lighthing. In most dramatic in the room. It also needs to provide plenty of light for working.
10. Try butcher block
This affordable option from a discount store costs only $195 for a piece about 73 Χ 40 inches. Protect the counter with several light coats of a food-safe salad-bowl finish.
