How can you rejuvenate old cabinet doors, giving them a fresh look that aligns with your distinctive design vision? Sprucing up your cupboards doesn't necessarily mean spending lots of money—or hiring a professional, for that matter.
How Can I Update My Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing Them?
With a do-it-yourself attitude and a creative spirit, you can transform your cabinetry with simple, affordable decorative materials. Read on for nine ideas and get pointers for updating your existing cabinets and breathing new life into your space.
1) Decorative Metal Mesh Door Inserts
Decorative wire mesh screens are a go-to for door inserts on kitchen cabinets, home bars, dining room buffets, and sideboards. This type of woven metal is available in bronze, brass, nickel, copper, and stainless steel, so there's something to complement any interior design style.
Check out these 7 Beautiful Decorative Wire Mesh Inserts for Cabinet Doors for inspiration.
2) Mirrored Cabinets
You could also replace your cabinet door inserts with mirrors. Beyond the uniquely striking appearance, mirrors reflect natural light from windows and can make a space appear larger and more open. Not sold on mirrors? Consider transparent glass.
3) New Cabinet Hardware
New hardware is a very easy solution for upgrading cabinets and drawers. Switch out the existing pulls and knobs with shapes or finishes that better align with your decor taste. In many cases, this swap can be done in just a few minutes with a screwdriver or power drill.
4) Fresh Paint for Wooden Cabinets
This may seem obvious, but wooden cabinets can be stripped, sanded, and repainted to update the look of your kitchen. Whether you choose a modern, trendy color or something timeless like white or navy, fresh lacquer will go a long way.
5) Floating Shelves
Floating shelves can help break up the monotony of traditional kitchen cabinets. Balancing functionality with design, you can use them for everything from dishes and cookware to cookbooks and small plants.
6) Wire Racks
A wire rack can be fastened out of metal mesh if you need additional storage space in your kitchen, dining room, or wet bar. Like floating shelves, this idea is both decorative and practical.
7) Under-Cabinet Lights
Installing under-cabinet lights is an incredibly easy and budget-friendly way to elevate your kitchen or home bar with ambient lighting. Thanks to adhesive puck lights and battery-powered LED strips, you don't even need to hire an electrician to hardwire anything.
8) Wallpapered Cabinet Backing
Another idea is to attach wallpaper to the backs of your cabinets. The color or pattern will show through glass or wire mesh fronts, and if your cabinet doors are opaque, this embellishment will be enjoyed each time you open them.
9) Under-Shelf Storage for Glassware
Simple wooden or metal racks can be installed underneath your kitchen cabinets or shelves for extra glassware storage. You can buy premade racks or make your own and attach them with a power drill.
Decorative Wire Mesh Panels for Cabinets & More
Thinking about updating your cabinet doors with decorative mesh inserts or making a wire mesh shelving unit? TWP Inc. has the materials you need to get started. Founded in Berkeley, California, over 50 years ago, our women-owned business is an industry-leading supplier of metal mesh products.
Our prefabricated materials are in stock and ready to ship, and we're always available to fulfill custom orders for DIY home projects.
Here's a pro tip: Opt for our custom laser cutting services to streamline your project, saving both time and money.
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