Blogger Raleigh, NC on Nov 01, 2012

Kitchen instant makeover on a dime

I gave my kitchen an instant makeover for less than $20! I removed the cabinet doors and added fabric covered foam boards to the back of them for a fun and fresh look.

To see more: http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2012/02/fabric-backed-open-kitchen-cabinets-diy-on-a-dime-the-tutorial.html

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Redfly Creations Forney, TX

Love it!

on Nov 02, 2012 · Like 0
Kristin U Tonawanda, NY

It reminds me of my grandmas apartment cupboards with glass front doors built almost 80 yrs. ago by my grandpa, but a much more inexpensive way to get a similar look! Sweet idea!

on Nov 02, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy C Rice, MN

Beautiful but not for me. I would have to be cleaning them weekly with no
doors on them.

on Nov 02, 2012 · Like 2
House on the Way - Leslie Lexington, KY

What a great idea! I love the red!

on Nov 02, 2012 · Like 0
Jenny@birdsandsoap Nampa, ID

wow! I love that fabric. I feel better just looking at it.

on Nov 03, 2012 · Like 1
Katt Mount Pleasant, MI

WOW so pretty! I am going to do this to MINE THANK YOU!

on Nov 03, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

Oh how pretty Brittany!

on Nov 03, 2012 · Like 0
Debbie Borthwick Canada

Such a great idea!

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 1
No. 29 Design Belmont, MA

I used your kitchen as my inspiration photo for a project I did over the summer. It was for the Pinterest Challenge...
http://www.no29design.com/2012/07/pinterest-...
Thanks for the inspiration!!!

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 0
Steve R Virginia Beach, VA

Looks cheap and homemade. A home kitchen is no place for hobby-craft installations.

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 0
Dagmar's Home Katonah, NY

Love this idea!!

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 0
David B Burlington, NC

Steve R, I think you are way off the mark here. These photos are conveying a clear sense of a certain style that is well executed. Not "cheap" at all. Please try to keep your comments constructive or if you have nothing nice to say don't say it at all. I notice you have said a couple projects look "cheap" that is a word you should probably strike from your vocabulary because though I myself may not like the style "cheap" does not apply.

on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 4
Rebecca E. Parsons Fernandina Beach, FL

OMG Brittany...this is just what I need to do. I have the tiniest kitchen ever that is so sad looking. I am so doing this. I love you!!!

on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 2
Doneva Fellows

very cute--possibilities endless and can easily be changed out not only for seasons but holidays.

on Nov 11, 2012 · Like 0
Sandy D Summerville, SC

how do you patch the holes the brackets left? I'd have to move canned goods because they aren't pretty! great idea when you can't afford new. Mine are vanished, makes it harder

on Nov 11, 2012 · Like 0
Sandy D Summerville, SC

ps what is a foam board?

on Nov 11, 2012 · Like 0
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC

Sandy D I used wood putty to patch the holes, lightly sanded and painted the cabinets. And foam board, foam core, it's the white boards sold almost anywhere. Two sheets of paper laminated over a styrofoam center.

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 0
Robin Taylor Cocoa, FL

Love it! And I love that you used the red. Its my fave color & really pops against the white.

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
Jackie Holland

it has class

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
Donna Jean O Port Saint Lucie, FL

I love it!

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
Yvonne F Pontotoc, MS

Next year, they will be putting the doors back on....Getting tired of the busyness of the colors!!!!

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

I think it looks beautiful! I love the fabric that you used!

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
Tracy K Burton, MI

Not sure if I like that look...only shows everything in your cupboards...don't think it's my style!

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC

Yvonne F I had to snicker at your comment because actually we had to gut our kitchen because of a water leak. But, I loved the open cabinet so much that I'm installing open shelves in its place. I do like several closed cabinets, but having the everyday dishes on that open cupboard was really nice and convenient. But, to each his (or her) own.

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
Sylvia Smothers Lawing Kannapolis, NC

I love it. I started out with dark cabinets. Two years ago I painted them antique white. Now, I already have the paint to do my kitchen lemon yellow. I plan to take off my cabinet doors also. Lots of new kitchens feature open cabinets as well as added open shelves.Mine will be white. I will add shelves on wall and feature punches of bright color.Can't wait to start.

on May 12, 2013 · Like 0

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