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30 Low-Cost Cabinet Makeovers

Save thousands of dollars by using paint and new hardware to update your existing kitchen cabinets instead of buying new ones. These 30 colorful, budget-friendly examples will help you get started.

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Less Is More

Removing the doors from some of the upper cabinets reveals the space inside, making the kitchen look larger. Paint the interior a rich accent color to spice up the kitchen even more.

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jwestmoreland3400479 says:
Great ideas. If my cabinets are stained in Ash and I have door trims and chair railing in Ash would ......
Great ideas. If my cabinets are stained in Ash and I have door trims and chair railing in Ash would I still be able to paint my cabinets White?
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jwestmoreland3400479 wrote:

Great ideas. If my cabinets are stained in Ash and I have door trims and chair railing in Ash would I still be able to paint my cabinets White?

2/7/2010 10:00:35 AM Report Abuse
abby012 wrote:

yes; please someone answer if you have to strip down the old brown varnish and lacquer before painting the cabinets. I like the look of the black ones with the brown from underneath showing through a little bit.

2/6/2010 12:19:14 PM Report Abuse
tylertvogel wrote:

how do you do that? Do you have to sand and strip down cabinets? And if so how do you do that? I want to do something with mine but have never done it before.....but I'm not afraid to try with some good direction!!

2/4/2010 08:51:24 PM Report Abuse
tanis.melville wrote:

If you use melamine paint (best for kitchens anyway) you will find chipping isn't too much of a problem. I'm surprised melamine paint is not mentioned in this slide show.

2/4/2010 03:02:51 PM Report Abuse
ddelwood1992784 wrote:

Lovely colors. So soft. But don't painted cupboards get chipped awfully easily???

2/4/2010 02:36:54 PM Report Abuse

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