You don’t have to spend a fortune to make your kitchen cabinets look good as new.
Try these easy, affordable upgrades.
Doing minor kitchen upgrades, however, can yield higher returns and cost less overall.
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Just improve their look."
A fresh coat of paint can go a long way.
“A good-quality paint and some elbow grease are all you gotta give your cabinets a lift.”
If you hire someone to do it, it could be around $2,000 to $6,000.
Another option to consider is cabinet painting kits, such as from Rust-Oleum.
If you are planning on going the DIY route, verify you do the prep work thoroughly.
The majority of the cost of hiring someone to paint goes into the prep work.
Strip paint from wood cabinets.
Another option that costs even less than painting your cabinets is to strip and sand them.
DelMonico suggests adding starched paper fabric to the cabinet doors for a bohemian look.
Get rid of the doors entirely.
You could also remove the doors on your kitchen cabinets for a new look that is affordable to achieve.
She suggests adding starched fabric, paint, or peel-and-stick wallpaper to the back wall inside the cabinet.
Alternatively, DelMonico suggests adding a metal panel with a stamped design over your cabinet door.
