Can kitchen cabinets be upcycled?
By Scott Herceg, Kitchen Design Center
It seems like everywhere you look, you see repurposed, upcycled items for the home. Not only are these items staying out of the landfill, but, given new life, they are authentically stylish.
From old spoons hung on a chandelier to add a whimsical touch to your lighting to and an old sink filled with herbs outside your kitchen window, the latest in kitchen décor is giving the saying “something old is something new” a new meaning.
And to make the biggest impact, resurfacing your kitchen cabinets will not only give them a brand-new lease on life, but it is an easy way to achieve your dream kitchen on a budget. Resurfacing comes at a fraction of the cost of installing new cabinets, since only the door and drawer fronts are replaced and the existing framework remains.
Most of the time, the cabinets are in good condition; it is just that your style has evolved. So whether you are looking for something more modern or want to go back to a more traditional look, cabinet resurfacing may be your best bet.
Cabinet resurfacing has come a long way, with endless material and color options now available. There are a multitude of wood options, including maple, hickory, birch, cherry and oak. Plus, a variety of colors and glazes provide more options. Although white, cream and gray-colored cabinets are highest in demand, homeowners are having fun with bold accent pops of color such as lime green or cobalt blue.
And for those who want to be really thrifty—and earth friendly—finding ways to repurpose your old cabinet doors provides added benefits. They may not cut it anymore for your kitchen, but they could make a fun chalkboard inlay in your child’s room or a frame to add hooks and use as a coat rack in your entryway.
The Kitchen Design Center showroom is located at 9100 Bank Street, Valley View. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information of cabinet resurfacing, call 216-524-9100 or visit KDC-Ohio.com.