kitchen cabinets: reface, paint ???

11 years ago

This is my kitchen, I have pondered painting the cabinets for years but I really don't like the arched doors. Our house was built in 58 and has a more contemporary/mid century feel in the other rooms of course the budget is the smaller the better. I like white kitchens but am also interested in gray or maybe blk paint for the cabinets. I am also looking at new appliances. The floor will stay. any suggestions?

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11 years ago

I would reface. The arches be gone;)

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intown123
11 years ago
Ditto. My parents have cabinets like this and while they look better painted they still look like dated painted cabinets.
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keado
11 years ago
I think I would reface too - what a great open layout and window! What color are you thinking?
flopsycat1
11 years ago
Great exterior pic, nice garden!
mick50
11 years ago
Get new doors and have the boxes refaced. Go white. It will be timeless. Can you remove the valance board over the window?
lostmarrbolls
Original Author
11 years ago
It is open to the dining, living room and front hall. the paint color will be neutral probably revere pewter. very little wall in the kitchen.
lostmarrbolls
Original Author
11 years ago
has anyone every seen wood added to these type of cabinet doors to cover the arch and make them look more like mission style. we are handy and have the tools.
bgfuqua
11 years ago
have not seen, but sounds like a great idea.
Brandi Nash Hicks
11 years ago
I say go for the cover up ...can't hurt
intown123
11 years ago
Here's a before after kitchen where that was done
http://www.thekitchn.com/before-after-kristan-cunningha-111652
mick50
11 years ago
If the backside of the door is flat, could you flip them around and add the shaker frame around the edges?
lostmarrbolls
Original Author
11 years ago
the back isn't flat either, shows the arch too.
mick50
11 years ago
Bummer. I think adding a layer on top of the front to make them mission style might be too thick and make the doors stand way out from the cabinet. Before you buy or make new doors, try taking apart a door to see how it's constructed. You might be able to just replace the arched rails. Or....maybe just add a thin veneer to the front, frame it out, and paint it. Or...just to build new doors! I bet you could.
Marci
11 years ago
Many mid-century style kitchens have wood cabinets. If the boxes are in good shape, I would replace the doors and drawer fronts with a matching wood. That will save on painting costs, and then you can update the counter tops and backsplash to be more style-appropriate.

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