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Cherry Cabinets Need Updating.

6 years ago

Just bought an urban loft with cherry Merillat arch cabinets. The cherry is nice, but the color, along with the arch, doesn't match the loft feel. The cabinets are less than 5 years old, so I don't want to replace them. How do I update the kitchen? Can I purchase new cabinet doors and stain the cabinets to a darker color? Would that be significantly less expensive than purchasing new cabinets? The back splash has a loft feel that I like, so I'm keeping it, but changing the pendant over the island. Thoughts?



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  • 6 years ago

    If you don't like the cherry, you could paint the cabinets a dark color, but the cherry does add warmth to an otherwise very cold looking space. You might be able to use a very deep expresso color. I don't think it would be worth the cost of new doors, as the door design isn't dated with that type of arch. Personally, I would keep the cabinets and replace the countertop and back splash. The current back splash on top of the 4" countertop back splash would bother me the most. Since this is a new space, you may want to wait and live in the space for several months before you make any big decisions.

    smcf03 thanked calidesign
  • 6 years ago

    I'll add, that's not my furniture. That's a photo taken from the sales brochure.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    You could look into refacing just the arched doors- they’re only on the uppers and there aren’t that many. Only 5yo...hopefully you could get a good match. I would redo the backsplash (remove riser and tile) to a more industrial kitchen look, such as a plain white 4x8 subway tile with dark grout, or stainless steel. I can’t tell how busy your counters are...they appear to be a mostly solid black. Black with the subway tile would bring that industrial loft thing in With minimal changes. Love love your place!

    here’s a loft photo with cherry cabinets.



    Change the pendant also.

    smcf03 thanked Katie B.
  • 6 years ago

    Not cherry but this gives you an idea of the large subway and dark grout and black counters.

  • 6 years ago

    It might be easier to paint the walls a warmer color since the floors and cabinets are warm. Warmer tones are returning in style.


    Here is my wood kitchens idea book. It has both new and older, refreshed kitchens. Some are cherry - do keep a thought to the wood tone when looking for inspiration.


    https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75202366/list/wood-kitchens

    smcf03 thanked jhmarie
  • 6 years ago

    I'm in the process of changing door cabinets to my kitchen as well. If you want to change doors and you have standard measurements, Ikea would be a cheap option. Unless if you find a company that builds only the doors without installing it for you, it could be cheaper as well. If you are willing to paint the doors, I believe it would make a solid change as well (and cheaper).


    I agree that you should change the pendant. If you google/pinterest/houzz the words industrial lights (or urban) , you'll find a lot of options.

    smcf03 thanked Laurence
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    There are people that will assist with ordering new doors and installing them. Then they can paint the doors and cabinet boxes (lacquer not standard house paint) or they can re-stain all of it and change the color. There are some limitations on changing stain color - they can go darker much easier than lighten. You would need to hunt around to find that talent in your area. We are in process of starting to change our kitchen (it will be in stages) and have been pleased so far. We purchased our replacement doors through Walzcraft in WI and they are good quality and excellent people to work with.

    smcf03 thanked Brickwood Builders, Inc.
  • 6 years ago

    ikea is awesome. I love their hekter line for industrual-style lighting.

    smcf03 thanked Katie B.
  • 6 years ago

    *hektar