DIY Kitchen Makeover

by inmyownstyle on 01/07/2010

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This post is for anyone who hates their kitchen cabinets and is thinking about transforming them with paint.  I should have named this post:  How-To Paint Kitchen Cabinets and How-to Install No-Miter Moulding without fear.  When I moved into my house these oak cabinets didn’t quite float my boat, but I knew that we couldn’t afford to get the kitchen re-done, so I lived with them.  (Sorry this is the only “before” shot I could find of my kitchen) Fast forward a few years – I just could not look at them anymore.  I had successfully painted many pieces of furniture and knew I could paint the cabinets; it would just take a little longer than just re-doing one piece of furniture.  These cabinets have wood doors and fronts, but the sides are made of laminate to look like oak and were slightly lighter in color.  The sides were also recessed from the front, which left the perfect amount of space to add beadboard to the sides without having to add finishing trim.  

 I wanted them to look as professionally done as possible so I took a trip to Home Depot to investigate how I could add some detail to the cabinets themselves and found No-Miter moulding.  The sign said – professional results, eliminating the need for miter cuts.  Specifically designed to highlight corners and turns, which was perfect as I wanted to highlight my center island.  The possibility of having decorative moulding in my kitchen was becoming a reality.   I had a simple table saw and this was something I knew I could handle by myself without the help of my husband or a contractor.  

 So I bought myself some decorative baseboard, decorative corners, beadboard panels in two different styles, wide (Pickwick Pattern) and the narrow (traditional).   I didn’t stop there – I had seen in many magazines, cabinets that had feet like a piece of furniture.  I wanted that look.  I can be quite resourceful when I really want something and found that pine shelf brackets sold in craft stores very inexpensively would work perfectly if I cut them to the correct height to fit under the cabinets at each corner to resemble feet. 

I was thrilled with all my efforts.  The photo below was taken today, but I painted the cabinets 8 years ago and they still look good.  I had to touch up the cabinets under the sink, as they get the most wear.  If you decide to do this the best advice I can give to you is – take your time and do it right.  It took me 3 weeks.  I worked a section at a time so we could still use the kitchen.  I took the doors off and painted them on sawhorses set up in my basement.  All the other work I did right in the kitchen.  Get a really good 1” angled brush; it is worth it to buy the best one.  When you are finished you can really be proud and say:  

 I did it ALL by myself!

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This photo shows the original cabinet, the new side with moulding and paint, and attached shelf bracket(see next photo)

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Same cabinet After

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I bought all of my supplies at The Home Depot except for the shelf brackets which I got at  AC Moore.

 

Gather:

Ornamental Mouldings  Rope Acordonada Baseboard 3/8” x 4

Decorative Outside Corner Moulding

Decorative Inside Corner Moulding

Pine Planking Beadboard

Pine Shelf Brackets, one for each foot

Glidden Gripping Primer

Sherwin Williams Semi-gloss latex in Antique White

Saw/Electric Saw/or a Table Saw

Electric Sander and med grit sandpaper

Tack cloth

Screwdriver

Fine nap paint roller

1” angle brush

Paintable silicone caulk

 

  

Adding No-Miter Moulding:

  

 

1.     Cut beadboard to height of section you want to cover.  Starting at one end of each section – glue each tongue and groove piece on with Liquid Nails. The last piece you may have to cut width-wise in order to fit the space.  Make sure as you place each section in that they are straight.  You may need to add a finishing nail in some areas.  I needed only a few. 

  

2.   Measure length of cabinet base for baseboard.  Make sure to leave enough room for the corner pieces to fit.  (Each corner piece has a notch cut into it so that it fits right at the corner.  Cut baseboard to size and attach with liquid nails, then attach the corner pieces.

  

3.    Apply a bead of caulk along all seams and junctions between beadboard and the baseboard. This will make the pieces look like they are one.  Lightly go over the caulk with a wet finger tip to smooth.  Let dry.

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Painting: 

1.     Remove doors and all hardware.  Lightly sand doors and cabinet fronts.  Clean off thoroughly with a tack cloth. 

  

2.   Apply a light coat of gripping primer with roller, let dry, add one more coat, let dry.  If you have recessed framed cabinets use an angled brush to paint the framed section.

  

3.    Apply two coats of latex paint.  Let dry between each coat. If you need more coverage, paint another coat, but keep each coat light.

  

4.   When dry – hang the doors back on.

 

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{ 36 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Sandra 01/07/2010 at 11:21 pm

Beautiful work it looks like a professional did the work…hurrah for you!

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2 asnipofgoodness 01/07/2010 at 11:36 pm

That looks SOOOOOO great! You should be so proud, I am very impressed! Thanks for sharing!

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3 Amanda 01/07/2010 at 11:38 pm

This is absolutely stunning! You did a really beautiful job. Kudos to you for taking the time to do this the right way. Gorgeous.

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4 Vanessa 01/07/2010 at 11:59 pm

It looks amazing! I am itching to paint my plain oak cabinets. I’ve heard that oil based primer is the best to use, but I really don’t want to mess with it! I also want to put beadboard on the ends of the cabinets. I’m thinking of using the wallpaper kind. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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5 Stephanie 01/08/2010 at 12:14 am

Are you kidding me?!?! That looks Fantastic!!! Great job!!!

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6 Mary 01/08/2010 at 12:20 am

I soooo wish I had wood cabinets to paint pretty like this- mine are 50s metal!

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7 Maryann 01/08/2010 at 1:32 am

WOW! Love it… You encourage me to paint my cabinets. I’ve got a Power of Paint Party on Wednesdays. I’d love for you to link up your kitchen

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8 Jane 01/08/2010 at 2:20 am

I am pretty much speechless! That totally looks like the pros came in and took over! The stencil on the floor is such a sweet touch. The basket shelf! The beadboard…OK so I am not speechless! Awesome, amazing job!

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9 Treasia Stepp 01/08/2010 at 6:47 am

It looks fantastic. I love the basket shelf and the stenciling around the island is awesome. Well done.

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10 Diane at InMyOwnStyle 01/08/2010 at 3:55 pm

Hi Everyone- Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I had stenciled the floor a few years before I painted the cabinets. The kitchen floor is in dire need of refinishing and when that happens the stencil will be gone. I found the baskets for the shelves at TJ Maxx. They fit perfectly into the shelves, but it took me 9 months of going around to many TJ Maxx stores to accumulate 6. It was worth the time and effort. When I move from this house, those baskets are coming with me.

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11 Cassie 01/08/2010 at 10:51 pm

Wow! Great transformation….good for you!

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12 EncoreBride 01/09/2010 at 8:59 am

That’s a wonderful makeover, great job, I have white cabinets but they are laminates so I will probably have to replace them, urgh! Found you via SITS, Happy SITS Saturday!

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13 Feeling Fit With Dana 01/09/2010 at 9:04 am

Wow, that looks so much better! Congrats on a GREAT job! Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!

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14 Lou Cinda 01/09/2010 at 9:29 am

This looks fabulous! You did an awesome job! I am gearing up to paint my OAK cabinets too! You have inspired me to GO FORTH!!

Just found your blog and I LOVE it! I am a follower and I will be back!

Lou Cinda :)

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15 JDaniel4's Mom 01/09/2010 at 3:37 pm

I now have kitchen envy! Stopping by from SITS!

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16 Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions 01/09/2010 at 7:02 pm

Great job! I love the Antique White.

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17 Cha Cha 01/09/2010 at 10:30 pm

Great job, Hubby and I did ours together this summer and it was killer work. I know you worked hard. It looks great, I love the painting on the floor.
Cha Cha

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18 Prior 01/09/2010 at 11:52 pm

Love the white, bright, clean look… Your floors are great… Lezlee

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19 Funky Junk Interiors 01/10/2010 at 5:06 am

Outstanding. Really. The smallest of touches always seem to make the biggest impact. Gorgeous kitchen!

Thanks for linking up to SNS!

FJ Donna

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20 BARBARA 01/10/2010 at 11:06 am

Love what you did. I have the same oak cabinets and would LOVE to paint them but can’t (I’m renting) but I dream nonetheless!

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21 beth 01/10/2010 at 11:36 am

That looks gorgeous! You did a fantastic job!! :)

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22 Cheryl 01/10/2010 at 4:11 pm

Great cabinets makeover and great directions and pics on sharing with others how to do this. i would of never thought of the shelf bracket idea.

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23 Mandi 01/11/2010 at 12:01 am

I adore the beadboard! Okay you’ve talked me into it– I thought my island needed a face lift so I’ll do it (as soon as I finish all 100 other projects) ;)

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24 Michelle 01/11/2010 at 9:26 pm

Wow! You did an amazing job. Love the beadboard, just put it my kitchen update too- you can’t mess with classic cottage elements. Thanks for all the directions.

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25 Linda@Coastal Charm 01/11/2010 at 11:44 pm

What an AWESOME job you did all by yourself on your kitchen…looks outstanding!

Blessings,
Linda

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26 Maryann 01/14/2010 at 12:47 am

GO YOU! You did an amazing job! Your kitchen inspires me to do my kitchen… sooner than later! Thanks for joining the Power of Paint Party!

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27 Diane 01/14/2010 at 9:08 am

I love the basket shelves. Your kitchen is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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28 Kirsty 01/15/2010 at 8:38 pm

The kitchen looks amazing. But what impressed me most (besides that you did it yourself) the description and the blog post was fantastic. So detailed and perfect! You deserve an award!

Great job!

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29 Joyce 01/16/2010 at 5:21 pm

Oh WOW that looks awesome. I especially love the one with the baskets, so very cute!

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30 Stephanie 01/17/2010 at 11:20 pm

I lOVE your stenciled floors! And thanks for the comment about the candlesticks :) You are a true talent indeed! LOTS of good ideas

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31 Roxanne 01/18/2010 at 8:32 am

Past amazing!! Pat yourself on the back girlfriend. What a feeling of accomplishment!
Blessings
Roxanne

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32 Ann 01/19/2010 at 10:54 pm

You are brilliant!!! Great job. You should be very proud of yourself.

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33 Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog 01/20/2010 at 9:39 am

I’m so impressed by your diy skills! Thanks for the major dose of inspiration :) .

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34 Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog 01/21/2010 at 8:32 pm

I’m drooling over your stove! It really makes me want to take the plunge on my refrigerator!! Browsing for good deals never hurts, right?

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35 Fawn 01/31/2010 at 9:55 pm

OMG! I’m in love. GREAT JOB. It is beautiful. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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36 Trish 02/15/2010 at 10:49 pm

Your kitchen looks wonderful! You are really talented. Did you seal, poly, or anything over the painted cabinets?

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