Remodeled Kitchen Using Original Cabinets With DIY Custom Doors

by Becky

My husband and I recently completed a DIY kitchen remodel on a pretty slim budget but were able to save thousands by repurposing our original dark oak cabinets. We only added three new base cabinets (built ourselves) on the peninsula side of the kitchen where we originally had a wall and narrow doorway. The additional base cabinets gained us a ton more storage and counter top space compared with what we started with and a nice new breakfast bar directly behind it.
To see more check out my entry link (67) on Creating with the Stars hosted by East Coast Creative.

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There used to be a big blank wall on the left side of this kitchen separating it from our living room.

Doorway used to be where the open shelving now is.

We were able to splurge on marble tile backsplash and a Kohler apron front sink with our DIY savings.

Hanging potted plants sit in the sunny kitchen window conveniently above the sink.

I love having lower drawers instead of cabinets - so much easier to find stuff!

Open bins above the fridge are more accessible than closed cabinets.

This photo is taken from the end of our peninsula where the traffic now goes around the work triangle instead of through it.

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Laura on Oct 11, 2014
How do you reach the vegtables above the refrigerator? I love what you've done.

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Patricia on Sep 06, 2015
I like this!!

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