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How To Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets

Painting your cabinets is a perfect way to makeover a dated kitchen without splurging on a big renovation. It doesn’t cost much and, with the proper preparation, your paint job will look great and last a long time. We’ve used the tutorial outlined below to paint cabinets in 4 separate kitchens (not to mention cabinets in other rooms too) so we’re confident it’s a DIY project that will work for you. Follow along below!

Before and After Of Wood Kitchen Cabinets Painted White

The kitchen featured in this tutorial is from our second house which had solid oak cabinets throughout (along with wood paneling!). So while steps focus specifically on painting wood cabinets, the process is similar for any cabinet material. You can also refer to our tutorials about painting already-painted cabinets and painting Ikea cabinets.

Steps To Painting Cabinets

Here is a brief overview of how to paint your kitchen cabinets. The process takes time, patience, and a little bit of elbow grease – but nothing is especially complicated or tiring. At worst, it’s just a bit repetitive – especially if you a big kitchen.

  1. Remove cabinet doors and hardware
  2. Patch cracks and holes (optional)
  3. Lightly sand all surfaces
  4. Apply a liquid deglosser
  5. Prime one coat
  6. Paint two coats
  7. Rehang cabinet doors
  8. Reinstall cabinet hardware

This project can be completed by one person but may go faster with help. Proper surface preparation is the key to success here, so don’t rush steps 2-5.

John Painting Ikea Cabinet Doors With Small Foam Roller

The overall time lime depends on the size of your kitchen, but even painting a small kitchen will span several days due to drying and curing time between coats. You also want to make sure you have ample space to spread out your cabinet doors, like in a garage or spare room.

How To Paint Cabinets Video Overview

You can see these steps in motion by watching the detailed video below. To view an abbreviated version of this process, you can see a quick version of painting cabinets on YouTube.

Note: You can also watch the video above on YouTube.

Supplies Needed To Paint Cabinets

Paint Primer Roller Tray Paint Roller And Other Cabinet Painting Supplies

The materials you’ll need to paint your kitchen cabinets aren’t much different from other painting projects. So you may have many of these supplies already on hand.

You could use a paint sprayer for this project, but we don’t feel it’s necessary. If you already own a paint sprayer and are comfortable using it, go for it. It can save time. But we’ve never regretted painting by hand instead.

What paint should I use to paint my cabinets?

Water-based, latex paints formulated for cabinets or trim are best for painting kitchen cabinets. Oil-based paints used to be recommended, but are not necessary or practical for a DIYer. They are smelly, difficult to clean up, and can yellow over time. Also, water-based paints have come a long way and offer a similarly smooth and durable finish. Our favorite cabinet paints are Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel and Benjamin Moore Advance. If you prefer a different brand, consult the paint desk expert for the best formula for your job. Buy the highest quality paint your budget allows.

Step 1: Remove cabinet doors & hardware

Carefully unscrew all cabinet doors from the frames using an electric driver. Remove existing hinges, knobs, pulls, or other hardware. If you are reusing this hardware, be sure to collect it in a bag or box for later. You may also want to label each door with painter’s tape (I.e. “lower left stove cabinet”) to help avoid confusion during reassambly.

Cabinet Doors Spread Out On Kitchen Floor For Painting

You will also need to slide out any drawers from the frames. If possible, unscrew the drawer front from the box. You may also need to empty some drawers and cabinets. We don’t typically paint the inside of the cabinets, so most things can stay in place while you work. But take care to cover or temporarily move items while you sand, to keep them from getting dusty.

Step 2: Patch cracks and holes (optional)

You can skip this step if your cabinets are in good condition and you’re reusing the existing hardware placement. For our cabinets, however, we planned to swap the existing single-hole knobs for two-hole pulls. The existing hole was in the wrong place, so we used wood filler to patch all of the existing hardware holes before proceeding. We were also changes the hinges, so we patches the holes for those too on both the doors and frames.

Cabinet Hardware Hole Filled In With Wood Filler

To apply the wood filler, use a putty knife to push it into the hole and smooth it. Once dried, sand off the excess. You may need to do a second coat, since it may shrink slightly as it dries.

Step 3: Lightly sand all surfaces

Prepping your wood cabinets for paint is the MOST IMPORTANT step if you want a long-lasting, durable result. Skipping the next few steps puts your paint job at risk of scratching or rubbing off, especially in high-traffic areas. So while this part is probably the most labor-intensive, please don’t shortchange it! We also have more detail in a dedicated post about prepping cabinets for paint. Here is an overview:

Use an electric sander and medium-grit sandpaper (like 120) to lightly sand every surface you will be painting. This means doors, drawer fronts, faces of cabinets, sides of cabinets, etc. You do NOT need to remove all of the existing finish. The goal is NOT to get it back to raw wood (although that it is okay). The goal is simply to rough up the surface enough to help primer and paint bond to it. You may need to hand sand small corners and nooks.

John Sanding Wood Kitchen Cabinet

This process will be dusty, so try to do it outside or in a well-ventilated space (we did most of ours in our sunroom, above). When it comes time to sand the frames in place, cover items in your kitchen as needed to keep sanding dust from getting everywhere. After you’re done sanding, wipe your cabinets clean using a tack cloth.

Step 4: Apply a Liquid Deglosser

Liquid deglosser (sometimes called “liquid sandpaper”) helps etch the surface of your cabinets & frames, helping ensure a strong bond with the paint. Krud Kutter Gloss Off is our preferred deglosser. The one pictured below is difficult to find.

Some people use a liquid deglosser in place of sanding, but for wood cabinets we recommend doing both to be safe. It also helps remove any built-up grease or oil residue you may have missed while sanding, especially in nooks and crannies. You may also have heard of using a chemical called TSP (trisodium phosphate) instead. However, TSP is more of a cleaner than a deglosser, so we don’t recommend it.

Liquid Deglosser On Wood Cabinets Before Painting

You can apply it with a rag or paper towel or put it in a spray bottle. It doesn’t need to be rinsed or wiped off. Just give it a few minutes to soak in. We sometimes do two applications to be safe.

Step 5: Prime One Coat

The last prep step before painting is priming! Primer is a critical element to good coverage and a long-lasting finish. Do not skip it! We like a Zinsser all-surface primer. It can be used off-the-shelf if you are painting your cabinets white or another light color. For darker or more saturated paints, consider having your primer tinted to match.

Cabinet Door Fronts Coated With Primer

As you can see above, you’re not going for perfect coverage. Primer will be splotchy as it dries. This is okay. The main goal is to get a thin, smooth, and even coat. To do this, we recommend (1) using an angled paintbrush to get into edges or corners, then (2) using a small foam roller to remove brush strokes and coat the large, flat surfaces. Go slow and watch for drips along edges!

Cabinet Doors Get Painted In Sunroom On Paint Risers

We suggest propping your doors off the ground with painter stands to make priming and painting easier. And if you’re painting both sides of your doors (which we think you should!) we’ve developed a specific order that helps minimize marks or dings on your freshly painted doors. It requires a bit of patience as you wait for one side to fully dry before flipping it over to do the other.

Cabinet Boxes In Kitchen Primed With Primer

Don’t forget to do your cabinet frames and boxes too! You may want to use painter’s tape and drop cloths to protect walls, floors, appliances, and countertops.

Step 5: Paint Two Coats

Once your primer coat has fully dried and cured (see the manufacturer’s instructions on the can for specific times), you may repeat this process with your chosen paint. We used the color Benjamin Moore Cloud Cover. Again, use a combination of a brush and foam rollers to get a smooth finish. The paint may look slightly textured from the foam roller, but it will even out as it dries. Just remember: your main goal is thin & even coats without drips!

Handing Painting Cabinet Box With Foam Roller

As a rule of thumb, we do two coats of paint for any painting project. But it’s especially important with painting cabinets. More thin layers is stronger and less prone to scratches than one thick layer. Just be sure to allow enough dry time between coats before touching or recoating.

White Painted Kitchen Cabinet Doors Laid Out

This part should be super satisfying. You’re finally seeing your hard work pay off and your vision come to life!

Step 7: Rehang cabinet doors

Once everything has fully dried, you can reassemble your kitchen. Screw hinges back on. Slide drawers back in place. You can even put things back in your cabinets.

John reattaching cabinet door in painted kitchen

Things might get banged around in this process, so we often like to give our paint an extra day to cure before beginning. You’d hate to scuff up or scratch off the fresh paint right away!

Step 8: Reinstall cabinet hardware

At the same time, you can all reattached your cabinet knobs or pulls. However, this will be a bit more involve if you – like us – filled all of the old holes and need to make new ones.

Marking Holes For Cabinet Hardware With Template

We have an entire post – with video! – dedicated to how to install cabinet hardware that will help you do this with precision and speed. But as you can see above, we highly recommend purchasing a hardware template for this step.

How long does it take to paint kitchen cabinets?

Kitchen Crown Molding Top Before

Painting these kitchen cabinets took us 15 days to complete. A lot of that time, however, was waiting for things to dry and cure. They were not 15 days of straight work! So while this isn’t a project you should expect to knock out in a weekend, it’s also not something you need to take 2 weeks off of work to complete. It can easily be done on nights and weekends, like we did. We even had a toddler at the time!

How much does painting cabinets cost?

Painting kitchen cabinets yourself is very affordable, especially compared to the alternative of hiring it out OR replacing your cabinets entirely. We completed this project in 2012 for just $300 and half was for new hinges and pulls. So if you are reusing your hardware, you can expect to spend even less. Here is a rough estimate of what you might spend to paint kitchen cabinets.

  • Sandpaper: $10
  • Liquid deglosser: $10
  • Primer, 1 gallon: $30
  • Paint, 1 gallon: $80 – $120
  • Paint supplies (roller, brush, trays, etc): $40 – $60
  • TOTAL COST: $170 – $230

If you don’t already own an electric sander or drill, those may cost you about $50 each. You can complete those tasks by hand to keep your budget down, but it will significantly increase your time and effort.

Other Cabinet Painting FAQs

Before And After Of Painted Kitchen Cabinets White To Pink

Here are some other frequently asked questions about painting kitchen cabinets:

Do I need to apply a sealer or topcoat?

No, you do not need to apply a sealer, varnish, or polyurethane to your painted cabinets. Paints, especially those formulated for cabinets or trim, don’t require a protective topcoat. In fact, applying one could cause your color to yellow.

What finish paint should I use on cabinets?

We recommend using a satin or semi-gloss paint for a hard, wipeable finish on cabinets. Gloss or high-gloss paint can offer a sleek, modern look with high shine, but should be applied professionally with a paint sprayer to avoid brush or roller strokes. Matte, flat, or eggshell finishes will be harder to wipe clean.

What color should I paint my cabinets?

There is no limit to the colors you can paint kitchen cabinets! We love classic white cabinets, but colorful cabinets have also been trending lately – like our current cabinets (Artsy Pink by Sherwin-Williams) or our friends’ painted cabinets below (Halcyon Green by Sherwin-Williams).

Bee Yellow Back Door Against Halcyon Green Blue Kitchen Cabinets

We always recommend testing any color before proceeding. Colors often appear brighter or more saturated than they seem on a small swatch. Whites also can appear stark or cold, so we recommend something with subtle yellow or gray. Any of these expert’s favorite white paints work well on cabinets.

More Kitchen Cabinet Projects

Adding Crown Molding To Kitchen Cabinets

Looking for other budget-friendly ways to update your kitchen? Here are some other projects you might be interested in:

Update: Our painted cabinets are still holding up great. Check out a little update post here.

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Comments

  2. julie chrissis says

    Thank you for this! I often recommend my clients paint their cabinets as they are preparing their homes for sale. This suggestion is often met with fear and loathing. I just posted your suggestions on my Facebook page – a step by step guide really helps.

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  3. Kim S says

    Un. Believable! It looks amazing! It’s incredible what a little determination and some DIY can really accomplish. Best of luck in the new kitchen!

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  4. Megan says

    Those cabinets look awesome. We just bought a new to us 1960s rambler and are so looking forward to a similar renovation, although we already have the peninsula. I have my husband on board with building in the fridge. Thanks for the inspiration! Congrats on a job well done and I really appreciate all the painting tips.

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  5. Jill says

    Kitchen cabinets look fabulous….love the hardware! You two certainly have vision and your hard work most definitely pays off!! Looking forward to seeing it finished, as I know you are too! Great job!

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  6. kristin says

    LOVE it! great job. so worth the pain of it, right? we’re looking to move and i keep telling the hubs that things don’t have to be PERFECT and highlighting your house for a ‘we could try to do that’ (i’d love to not spend all our money on a house. how’s date night sound when you’ve got 4 kiddos 5 and under? like amazing, right?)

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  7. Jenna says

    Okay, those pictures almost don’t seem real the cabinets look so perfect! It looks beautiful, congratulations on completing such a daunting task!

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  8. Ofelia, México City says

    This looks amazing! Great job! No me canso de ver las fotos una y otra vez. Congrats! I even can´t wait to see the new tiles and shelves…

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  10. SherriEakin says

    SCORE!!! Simply amazeballs! Love the hardware. I also liked the stools when you showed them the first time, but I’m moving closer to love in these pictures. It’s all coming together so well. Congrats! :)

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  11. Eliza says

    Your kitchen is looking amazing! I have a random question – how do you like your glass cereal containers? Is there anything special about the lid that helps keep the cereal fresh? I’m looking for attractive ones for my counter….thank you.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      We like ’em a lot! There’s not actually much seal to the tops (they just rest on top) but I think they’re heavy enough that it keeps things pretty fresh. Maybe we just eat cereal really quickly, but we’ve had no problems with things going stale.

      -John

  13. Sarah says

    Ahhhh.. like a breath of fresh air! :)

    I can’t wait to see the final pieces falling into place! But I can totally envision the flooring, backsplash, etc. and I LOVE IT!

    I think I’m voting Team Mom on the barstools.. for now.. maybe I just need to wait to see the room complete.

    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  14. Kristal says

    I’m thinking if you somehow could upholster the seats on the stools and paint them a fun color that would def add a fun element to the kitchen! But who knows once you get those floors in there you might want to leave them as is. Can’t wait to see it all unfold!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Yeah, we’re definitely thinking along those lines too. But we’ve decided to wait until the room is more finished to decide exactly what “finishing” those stools need (if any). So who knows at this point!

      -John

  15. Jenna at Homeslice says

    Not that you really need a 351st person to tell you how AWESOME it looks, but I’m too excited not to say something! I love it. It looks AMAZING. We have similar plans for ours someday *someday* – so I really appreciate the timeline and the paint tips. Awesome job you two- It makes everything (your wall paint, appliances, and even floors) looks so fresh and new.

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  16. Tina says

    How exciting! *think you may want to include a link on the ‘rearranged things a bit’ in the paragraph starting with “big cabinet victory” because I found that to be 1 of the things that set you apart from the “we painted our cabinets white” posts online. I wouldn’t have thought to rearrange cabinets like you did. Your commentary made me envision “padding in” this morning right along with you. How exciting!

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  17. Jennifer says

    I’m just curious why the hardware to the left of the stove is centered and none of the other hardware is (maybe I am not looking hard enough)? Is there a specific reason? I noticed it right away and am curious.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      It’s hard to tell from these pics, but that cabinet “door” is actually a raised panel like our drawerfronts – so there really wasn’t any other spot it would fit besides the center of the door. So we decided it was best to go with it since it matched the rest of the drawers.

      -John

  18. Kate says

    That looks fabulous! I’ve just loved following along as you make your remarkable improvements. One question I had was about the beam that used to go into the pantry. The part that was inside the pantry – is it needing more paint and slightly separated from the ceiling? And is it missing trim around the end? Or is it all a trick of the light? I’ve been wondering for weeks in every picture, so I thought I would finally ask about this super minor detail.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Yeah, it’s missing some trim so that’s why it looks that way. They didn’t bother putting trim on it when it was hidden inside the old cabinet. We plan to finish it when we do the trim around the rest of the ceiling (post backsplash tiling).

      -John

  19. Elisabeth says

    I can’t remember if you mentioned this or maybe I just had a vivid YHL dream but…. are you putting some floating shelves on the back wall by the stove? I feel like you got rid of a lot of upper cabinetry which is normally where all my serveware and dinnerware go. What’s the plan, Stan…. er Sherry?

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  20. Rad Designing says

    Wow, that looks amazing! I am always so impressed with how smooth your finish comes out. I have no patience and always end up with drips! Gotta slow it down, Rachel…

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  21. Mary says

    Wow, that’s a good price on a gallon of Advance… $40 w/coupon. I paid $28 for a quart! I liked it, though, and will use it when I do the kitchen cabinets. Which you gave me confidence to tackle!

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  22. Shary says

    Your kitchen looks great!!! I’m about to embark on the painting of my kitchen cabinets. I’ve already done the island and can’t wait to get to the cabinets. I got a sander for Christmas which I’m itching to use. For me, it will need to wait until the weather is a little warmer though since I need to work in the garage.

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  23. Sherry from BC says

    Tried to reply to your reply re the before & afters but couldn’t figure out how to do it. I do agree that a bigger photo is better. Perhaps if you do not put any text between before and afters then it will allow those of us with small airbooks to see both at the same time. I love your before and afters and all the details you provide.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Oh yes, that’s a good idea! If only I could bite my tongue between them! Haha. A lot of times I try to just have one line between them (like the whole Mayor of Brightville part at the bottom). Oh and as for how to reply to comments in a thread, just hit reply to the very top comment of the thread (the one that started it all is the only one to have a reply button for some reason). Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  24. Jessika says

    Everything looks AMAZING! Are you going to do the wiring for the pendant lights yourself? If so, please do a step-by-step tutorial so I feel brave enough to begin the research on how to do that myself too! :)

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Alas, we’re going to rely on an electrician. We found a guy we love (he’s very nice and has great prices) and we’re just not pro enough to tackle stuff like wires behind the wall and ceiling of an older house.

      xo,
      s

    • Jessika says

      Ah. Well, it’s probably for the best for us anyway— we need/want to replace the countertops and sink… and see if there are wood floors under the layers of linoleum… and add a backsplash… before we tackle the lights. Since what we have now is fairly bright and cheery and other projects take priority, the kitchen will likely have to wait. Sigh!

  25. April says

    It is just magnificent!! I totally get the spending more time in that room now thing. When I painted our kitchen cabinets white I did the same thing for about a week. You all did an amazing job and I don’t think a professional could have done ANY better!

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  26. Elizabeth says

    I forget, did you tell us what will be on the wall that backs up to the dining room? Above the new penninsula (sort of). Shelves? Art? Did you already answer this two pages ago and I’m just too lazy to find the response? ;-)

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      I think it’ll be a big mirror or some art- something pretty and living-ish since we sit at the peninsula a lot and will have shelves over by the stove so we thought we might appreciate something light!

      xo,
      s

  27. Laura @ My Pink Thumb says

    Ummm ok — it looks AMAZING!!!!!!!! :) Makes me want to go home and start re-doing my cabinets today! I already told my hubby that we’re definitely checking out our local Re-Store this weekend on the hunt for some new cabinets to add to our own kitchen. Kudos you two!!

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  29. Erin says

    Great job! I think this is the first time I noticed you have a ceiling fan in your kitchen! I guess I never noticed because it blended into the orangy wood before ;) The cabs look AMAZING now- totally brand new!

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  30. Jeannie says

    Wow, what a transformation! Can’t wait to see the final project! I’m sure people have asked you this before, but do you know if the previous owners of your house read YHL? I bet they’d be amazed at what you’re doing!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      We know they read pretty religiously when we first moved in, but haven’t heard recently if they’re still watching. We had very different styles (they were big antiques people) so hopefully they’re not covering their eyes in horror! :)

      -John

  31. Camille says

    Happy Book-Draft-Finished Day!! And I cannot wait to see it all with the dark cork flooring, talk about sophisticated and schmancy. I have to get a little warm and fuzzy here: we are only renters and have decided to be so for the next few years, but I get so much inspiration and motivation from your site. Even though I don’t get to paint cabinets and knock down walls, I have been enjoying my house–my HOME–much more since reading your blog.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Aw thanks Camille! We’re still working on our final manuscript (ack – it’s 7:49mpm!) but our publisher said as long as it’s in by 9am tomorrow we’re ok. Whew!

      xo,
      s

  32. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove says

    what a HUGE transformation for almost nothing! Nice job guys!!! I am desperate to makeover our oak kitchen and bathroom cabinets, but they’ll have to wait since they are low on the current priority list. I’ll just keep this in mind for inspiration! :)

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  33. Cathy says

    this might be my favorite post ever!!! hoping to get my own cabinets started soon. I have a question about the foam roller you used. did you use a new one? whenever I use a new one, I get little hairs all over the paint job. unacceptable! :) or maybe it’s just the brand – what kind do you use?

    so, so excited to watch the progress as you go!! :)

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      We actually reused our rollers between coats (we kept them from drying out by sealing them in plastic ziploc bag in the interim), but broke out new ones when switching from primer to paint, obviously. We ended up with Whizz brand rollers this time, but have used other with the same success.

      -John

    • Cathy says

      um, and just to clarify, by “little hairs,” I meant from the ROLLER. not any other kind of way-more-unacceptable little hairs. maybe I’ll try the Whizz brand this time! thanks :)

  34. Mary says

    BTW, when Benj Moore and you both talked about grain showing through, we thought you meant the colors, not the texture! Ack. I’m totally fine with grain texture showing!

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  36. tjack says

    The cabinets look professionally done. Good job.

    Are y’all going to have any pops of color in there? It might look whimsical to had orange seat bottom cussions on the laboratory counter chairs. Or any other bright color you like.

    That would also look good with the future dark floors.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Definitely plan to bring in some color (in addition to the walls). Most of it will probably be in accents (artwork, items on the open shelves, etc) so most of that will happen in the final stages.

      -John

  37. Chelsea says

    Just heard on the radio this morning that “Amazing” is one of the most over used words of the English language…I’m reading through the comments and I see why lol. However, your new Kitchen cabinets truly are AMAZING and deserve the title! Great job guys!

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  38. Keri says

    LOVE IT! You two are doing an awesome job! My husband and I started on our cabinets last Thursday and got everything put back together last night. Our cabinets were maybe about 10 months old but SUPER boring. All it took was some steel wool and deglosser to prep them for primer and paint. We didn’t paint the back of the doors b/c we only had 5 days to get it done (but we may end up painting them in the future). Paint can definitely transform a room! GREAT JOB!

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  41. Megan says

    I will probably write a post with just as much giddyness when we do our kitchen as well. I think your bright kitchen with painted cabinets will win my husband over that it is okay to paint them and it won’t look bad. Here’s to hoping I can convince him!

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  44. Marcie says

    Looks AWESOME!

    Any other tricks you could share about the paint application? Did you thin the paint? Can you see the roller texture at all? I am asking because I used the BM Advance paint (after seeing your office cabinet post) to paint the bed that I built my daughter. I put the first coat on (the back of the head board where no one would see it!) with a foam roller and found that it left tiny little air bubbles all over after it dried. I ended up doing the whole bed by rolling it on and then quickly back brushing. I prefer the brush texture to the roller texture. As you can imagine, this had to all be done suuuuuuper quickly to maintain a wet edge. I absolutely love the finish of this paint, but didn’t find it that easy to work with. I would love any other tips that you could think of to share! Also, good score on the price per gallon there, I pay close to $70 per gallon for it here in Canada!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Hmm, I have no idea why that would be! Could your temperature have been extreme (very hot or very cold?). Or could it have been the primer (or lack thereof) that changed it for ya? Otherwise I’m stumped! Ours obviously didn’t look like a brush texture when we rolled (more like a sort of matte flat look instead of glossy striations) but we like the uniform look and it dried looking completely like a factory sprayed finish! Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  47. Captain Micah says

    We’re painting cabinets for a new desk THIS WEEKEND but happily waited for your tutorial so we felt more confident in what we were going to do. Thank you so much! Your how-to certainly didn’t disappoint!

    How about these for pendant lights? Vintage Revivals just posted this morning: http://vintagerevivals.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-custom-pendant-light.html

    I’m going to make one for my kitchen light over my sink. We all need pretty light here and there!

    I think you mentioned doing some sort of barn lighting, too, and that would look amazing! You guys are my favorite home blog, for sure! Thanks for sharing so much and helping us all out!

    Captain Micah

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Holy cow those are amazing! We actually scored a deal on some industrial glass globe ones from a local outlet already so we’ll have to share those details soon- but those DIYed ones you linked to are so cool!

      xo,
      s

  48. Abby R says

    Is it weird that I find myself thinking about your kitchen once a day? I keep thinking “I hope today is the day they do the next big step!”

    Needless to say — nice work! I’m hooked :)

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  50. carly says

    I’m actually not a huge fan of white cabinets (I’m more of a cherry girl myself), but WOW. You guys make it look good! Seriously your hard working is paying off big time!!

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