You’ve decided it’s finally time to update the look of your kitchen. Perhaps there is nothing really wrong with your kitchen cabinets and you just want to change the overall look of the kitchen. Painted kitchen cabinets are a great way to update your look relatively easily and inexpensively. You can give your kitchen a fresh new look and still keep something in the savings account.

Choosing a paint color, like white, is a great way to open up the look of your kitchen. White paint can make any room look more open and spacious. If you’re plagued with a small, dark kitchen, this could be a great solution. Even for those of you who are blessed with a larger kitchen, white painted kitchen cabinets can even enhance the appearance of a more spacious kitchen. Don’t worry, though, if white cabinets aren’t really in your kitchen remodel plans.

There are some other improvements you can make besides painting the cabinets. For example, you can replace countertops, change cabinet doors, or even remove them all together. Other less expensive options that will still give your kitchen a refreshing new look are to replace existing hardware such as hinges, knobs, and handles. More ideas, like updating your sink and faucet fixtures, can dramatically change and improve the look of your kitchen. Just imagine your new kitchen complete with freshly painted kitchen cabinets, stainless steel sink, and updated cabinet hardware.

The great thing about doing kitchen improvement projects like these is that they are not too expensive or too complex. This is a great project for a do-it-yourself type of homeowner. In most cases, existing cabinets will just need a good cleaning and sanding to prepare them for the painting process. If the existing cabinet finish is in good condition, it usually does not need to be chemically stripped before painting. However, preparing existing cabinets for painting is one of the most important steps, if not the most important. This is the base on which you will apply the paint. You want your painted kitchen cabinets to last longer than they already have. It is important to note that any painted or unpainted surface will chip or dent if hit hard enough.

If you’re not sure painting kitchen cabinets is a good place to start, don’t worry. You and your family should plan on looking at these cabinets for a long time, so there’s no shame in hiring a professional. Even when someone is hired to help, it’s often a less expensive alternative to staining or installing new cabinets.