These Kitchen Cabinets Will Convince Your Husband To Let You Paint

Hometalk Highlights
by Hometalk Highlights
Are you dying to take a paintbrush to your outdated kitchen cabinets? You know your kitchen could look SO much better - if only your husband was on board. But no worries - if sweet talking isn't working, these incredible DIY kitchen cabinet updates will definitely convince your husband to let you have at it!

1. The Best Transformation

Project via Pamela @From My Front Porch to Yours
In Southern Texas, one creative couple had a quaint, dimly lit kitchen with beautiful wooden cabinets, but it lacked character. During a small reno, the lady of the house finally convinced her cautious husband to let her give the cabinets a French country rustic makeover with chalk paint. The difference is so remarkable, even he couldn't have seen this coming!


2. The Biggest Space-Saver

Project via Jann @Newton Custom Interiors
If your partner is all about efficiency, convince him that it's time to paint, with this clever cabinet upgrade! Instead of keeping that awkward above cabinet space, this brilliant couple decided to bring the cabinets to the ceiling with some MDF additions, and get a more stately style.


3. The Brightest Makeover

Project via Nina @Everyday Enchanting
For kitchens lacking natural light, this eye-opening makeover is the best way to brighten your cooking space. This couple transformed their dark wooden kitchen into a light-infused space that even your husband won't be able to deny is so worth the work.


4. The Highest Value

Project via Sarah @Sarah's Big Idea
From boring to bold, this couple's $200 makeover is the perfect way to convince him that a cabinet makeover is as simple as a couple coats of paint and some inexpensive hardware.


5. The Quickest Job

Project via Catherine @Beginning in the Middle
Using a smart painting plan like this brave Hometalk couple, you can finish your full cabinet redo, including a hardware update, in just a day or two! Imagine how surprised your hubby will be with a two day transformation like this!


6. The Most Colorful

Project via Tanya @Dans le Lakehouse
If he's afraid you'll paint your kitchen into a boring neutral, you can convince him to paint, and hold onto your dreams of a white kitchen - just pair bright white with a colorful partner, like this vibrant turquoise accent!


So, will that do the job? Let us know which one you think will work on your hubby, or what project you're trying to get him on board for next!
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  • Joanna Petrell Joanna Petrell on Dec 28, 2017

    What color would you paint your cabinet, if you have white tile counter tops? (Looking for ideas) I plan on painting my walls too.

  • Jacqueline Jacqueline on Mar 21, 2021

    Where can I get a can of honey oak polyurethane for my cupboards

  • Jacqueline Jacqueline on Mar 21, 2021

    Who sells honey oak polyurethane gallon cans

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  • Cdy1718815 Cdy1718815 on Oct 24, 2017

    Pretty neat. I hate cleaning too, and I live in earthquake country, so those open shelves won't do. BUT, this kitchen will have so much more flexibility up there --it's almost like a pantry. More stuff fits! Add the openness factor and I think it's a winner.

  • Sue Sue on Mar 16, 2018

    I have to say...it looks great, but the fact that you start with...your husband will "let" you paint sounds archaic.

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