How to Give Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors a Makeover [VIDEO]

Many people love their houses, except for one small place (which isn't that small at all)—the kitchen. Why? Ugly, outdated cabinets are often the culprit. Fortunately, ReStore Manager Jan Hagerman has great tips for boosting the appearance of your kitchen cabinet doors. Ready to give your kitchen an easy makeover? Keep reading to learn how! 

New Hardware

The easiest way to make a simple transformation is to add new hardware. It's inexpensive, and you can do it in a couple hours or less. Or, even simpler, you can just spray paint the hardware you already have. The paint job won't last forever, but it can give a quick, temporary fix.

Re-stain the Cabinets

Some people think re-staining their cabinets will be the easy part of a kitchen makeover. Though it's not too difficult, this project may take more effort than you realize. Before applying anything new, you need to sand away the old stain or paint, and that can take a lot of time! Getting it just right also takes a bit of skill. However, re-staining can be worth the work—it can drastically change the look of your cabinets and entire kitchen.

DIY Projects

In video below, Jan demonstrates four easy DIY ideas for kitchen cabinets:

1. Simple Transformation

Jan's first DIY uses paint and new hardware. Painting with chalk paint, adding hardware (maybe from ReStore or an old dresser!), and adding a new handle can give an old cabinet a whole new personality.

2. Space for Lists

With the same chalk paint, you can add a space to write in the center of a cabinet door. This is perfect for grocery lists, chore charts, or kids' activities.

3. Fancy without the Hassle

An elegant cabinet door doesn't have to break the bank! Start with stained glass tile, glue black grout, and add a white border with black handles. This entire project (after the stained glass set) took Jan about 30 minutes. You might not want to do the whole kitchen this way, but it creates a beautiful accent piece.

4. Glass Panel

A cabinet door with a glass panel takes on a whole new look when the wood is repainted. Jan spray painted the back of the glass with a contrasting color. Suddenly, you have a message board or dry erase board—plus a pop of color for your kitchen. 

We have plenty of DIY ideas at ReStore! We also have cabinet doors and just about everything else that you'll need. Our inventory is always changing, so stop by our two locations in south Minneapolis and New Brighton for your DIY inspiration. Make sure to sign up for Hot Deals or VIP texts to save before you shop!