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Cabinet Refinishing

12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
This family wanted a new look for their kitchen. As you can see we started the project by masking off the entire floor. We stained the cabinets a beautiful off white with antique stain to enhance the lines of the cabinet faces. A dark island successfully made the dramatic statement our client was hoping for. We built up the island with molding and new wood panels then stained and faux aged the cabinet face and edges. We created a worn but well loved appearance and our client is ecstatic!

Comments (58)

  • 12 years ago
    Love it--can you share the approximate cost of a job like this? It's nice to know what people spend on these grand projects.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Meet Me at the Wrecking Ball
  • 12 years ago
    Love it!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked kelli7
  • 12 years ago
    very nice - love the contrasting colors
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Margie Steininger
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Beautiful! The black and white looks fresh and crisp but it is warmed up by the countertops and floor. Really nice!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Chicago Custom Decorating
  • 12 years ago
    Beautiful!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Amy Litonjua
  • 12 years ago
    great makeover!!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked dalymal
  • 12 years ago
    Love love love it!!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked cgstar
  • 12 years ago
    YUM says it all !
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked condomary
  • 12 years ago
    Very nice!!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked drfrn40
  • 12 years ago
    wonderful -- well done
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked KL InIdaho
  • 12 years ago
    That came out fantastic. Great job, you must be very pleased.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Linda Canham
  • 12 years ago
    I like the after. it is lighter and airier.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked watts1943
  • 12 years ago
    Absolutely gorgeous. Great job.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked kimofksa
  • 12 years ago
    Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Clau Dia
  • 12 years ago
    This is a stunning transformation! Question about the process (I have never refinished cabinets before): do you sand down the surface and apply the stain and seal with a polyurethane?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    So well done!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Marnie Beilin Call Marnie First
  • 12 years ago
    What is the floor surface?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Looks very good!
  • 12 years ago
    wonderful job!! This Kitchen just said "AH" then "Thank you" :)
  • 12 years ago
    Absolutely love it. I have a similar wood my kitchen......you've now given me food for thought. Couldn't be without you Houzz. :)
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Jill Fallon
  • 12 years ago
    My kitchen looks pretty similar to the before pic. I love the after! Approximately how much would a job like this cost?
  • 12 years ago
    Great example of updating without a full demo......just shows how paint can change a room dramatically! Come do my cabs!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked kanike
  • 12 years ago
    Best before and after pictures ever.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Ann Merlo
  • 12 years ago
    Stunning transformation ....congratulations to you and the client !
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Lucy A
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The technique that we use to achieve high quality, long lasting and durable finishes include a light sanding ( what we call De glossing ), re-stainIng, then one coat of sanding sealer, and then a final topcoat with lacquer.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm speechless. Some people really know what they're doing! Well done!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Sallie Cabrera
  • 12 years ago
    no adhesion issues with the white stain?? looks like paint on perimeter cabinets. nice look though.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Mark Taylor
  • 12 years ago
    Beautiful looks great!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Peggy Corrigan
  • 12 years ago
    This is the look I want. Well Done!!! My cabinets are all cream..........want to go w/a glazed glazed finished w/beaded mill work & then make the island darker - (not black for me) but it looks awesome!!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Cheryl Lunetta
  • 12 years ago
    Gorgeous!! Looks like an entirely new kitchen. The molding around the island makes a tremendous difference in the most positive way! Great job!!!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked susanm99
  • 12 years ago
    great job!!!!!! I love it when people re use what they have, in most cases they can be re done, well done!!!!!!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked blueoak
  • 12 years ago
    Wow! awesome transformation! Love the new colors and style
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked deniseimmel
  • 12 years ago
    Beautiful touches!! Especially appreciate the angled tile work on the counter with the cooktop!! Very refreshing makeover!!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked countrygirlatheart
  • 12 years ago
    Fabulous! Wish I lived in Arizona!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Janis Kennedy
  • 12 years ago
    Great job, especially the island!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    What a great transformation. Shame they didn't also upgrade the floor though.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Material Girl Slipcovers
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Fantastic transformation! So much brighter and more appealing. It looks like a completely different kitchen.
  • 12 years ago
    Love this! I've been thinking of dong something similar. Only, I need more storage, so I wanted to replace our upper cabinets with taller ones. This kitchen has more room than ours and cabinets look like their in better shape. What a transformation!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked sandice
  • 12 years ago
    Wonderful!!! I wish you were in the Connecticut area!!! We have knotty pine cabinets and I was wondering if the technique you used for these cabinets would be the same for knotty pint cabinets.......light sanding (de glossing ), re-stainIng, then one coat of sanding sealer, and then a final topcoat with lacquer?? Also, would you ever use a Benjamin Moore satin or semi-gloss finish? Thank you and I look forward to your projects!!
  • 12 years ago
    Wow, looks amazing, just like new. Very inspiring, I love to see talented DIY people. Congratulations!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked cynamonc
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Great transformation!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Great transformation. The previous cabinetry color (orangey) is what folks who don't use desigers get! You did a fab job.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    Great transformation with just a little paint and amazing floors.
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked njfancy
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    This kitchen feels so modern now! The island really is the focal point here!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked DSC DesignWorks
  • 12 years ago
    Looks so much better!! Fantastic job !!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Judy Bihary
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Wow! What a transformation. The new cabinets really make the granite counters pop. Before everything sort of blended together. Love the dark island for contrast too!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Stone Center
  • 12 years ago
    Absolutely beautiful!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked Raquel Dillett
  • 12 years ago
    One of the best options right now would be to contact a color specialist. We had our custom paint for our cabinets from Web Don's CHC line ( http://www.carolinaheartwoodcabinetry.com) And they turned out awesome. As home flippers, we really are always looking for great ways to invest our money into our properties and Web Don's CHC line takes the cake every time!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    well done!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked User
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Wow, it has a completely different feel!
    Ray of Light Custom Cabinets thanked SoCal Contractor