I want to replace the country style cabinet doors to my very old and outdated kitchen cabinets with something that
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Haley B
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looks more modern. Lowes only sells doors that fit the cabinet vendors they use - what is my best option?
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If you google "cabinet refacing" you will get a gazillion options Doors are widely available in many sizes from dozens of suppliers...Lowes is not the only store in town..so to speak. Some companies will also do 100% custom sizes. Check out this article I wrote on cabinet refacing. http://www.networx.com/article/about-cabinet-facing
KMS Woodworks
on Nov 03, 2011
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What don't you like about the doors? We have often found that if the doors are good quality trim can be ADDED to cabinet doors and then a faux finish or other painted finish can be applied that will dramatically change the look of cabinetry with a relatively small investment. Completely refacing cabinets can often cost 60% of the price tag for brand new cabinetry. So that's just something to consider as you examine your goals for the space, desired investment amount and amount of time you'll be in the home, etc!
AK Complete Home Renovations
on Nov 03, 2011
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Great article, KMS!
AK Complete Home Renovations
on Nov 03, 2011
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i don't like the curve in the trim on the door frame. I want all straight lines for an updated more modern look.
Haley B
on Nov 03, 2011
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Now that I see your pictures, I can see what you mean by the "country" curve. The article KMS posted is very helpful, and right on in regards to your refacing options - which may be a good solution for you if everything is in good shape. You want to contact some professionals in your area on Hometalk. They probably have some resources in LA that can supply the right doors. We've never done this, but I wonder if adding additional molding to the flat panel on the cabinet that echoed the curve would make it look less or more "country." Just thinking of trying to achieve a look sorta like: http://www.foodandhome.com/sites/default/files/images/green_arched_panel_cabinet_doors_and_drawers.jpg Any Hometalkers tried some creative solutions on doors like this?
AK Complete Home Renovations
on Nov 03, 2011
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(Picture it without the distressing if you're going for a modern look!)
AK Complete Home Renovations
on Nov 03, 2011
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In some cases you can turn your cabinets around by moving the hinges, but I'm not sure in your case if they will be flush with the cabinets; worth a try to look at; until you find the exact thing you want.
Candice M
on Nov 03, 2011
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Hi Haley, your cabinet question is now the "Hot off Hometalk" post on facebook! More great feedback there as well. Hope you find what you are looking for! http://www.facebook.com/Hometalk#!/media/set/?set=a.314794655204764.99894.201765839840980&type=1
Miriam Illions
on Nov 03, 2011
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Haley, I have used the Maplecraft company a couple of times for doors. They will make you any size you want, in almost any wood and style. They will drill your pockets for European hinges located to your specs. You can get them finished or unfinished. All at a very reasonable price http://www.maplecraftusa.com/
Nichter's Home Services Corp
on Nov 03, 2011
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I would love the old ones!
Christine L
on Nov 03, 2011
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I had what looked like country cabinets (although they didn't have the curve), and I changed out all the hardware... i.e. no more brass! I put on new stainless hinges and modern pulls on all my cabinets and drawers, I also replaced my appliances with stainless steel (you may not want to spend that kind of money, but my stove and fridge both needed replacing.... I just cut a panel out of a stainless steel backsplash to make a stainless panel for my dishwasher). I was amazed at how much more modern my kitchen looked. You might also want to re-think what you've got on top of your cabinets. Nothing screems country like fake vines. You might want to highlight some beautiful pewter if you have it, not necessarily how much you drink.... sorry.... being totally honest!
Susan
on Nov 04, 2011
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Custom made ones?
Tamara K
on Nov 04, 2011
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I love your kitchen! lol! wish we lived closer, we could trade! haha! I want the country/cottage look, but I have older cabinets, which have the rounded edges on the doors. I think that looks so dated. Good Luck!! Alot of great ideas above.
Jerri M
on Dec 05, 2013
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I love the cabinet doors as well. One man's trash, I guess.
Lori J
on Jun 01, 2014
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When I saw your cabinet I know you were from the fine state of Louisiana (LSU & THE SAINTS) pop off the trim go to Home Depot or Lowe's pick out some new trim. Paint your cabinet a soft yellow or a soft/lite gold. That way you can use black and purple for your accent colors. Ya'll have your game on.
Bootsie Nores
on Jun 02, 2014
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Talk to your local crafting guy or gal..simple new doors can be made on the spot..they just measure and put up...can do a few a t a time!!!!!
Judy Goodin
on Jun 07, 2014
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You might be amazed at what just adding new hardware might do. (Cabinet handles, drawer pulls) you can also stencil a design in a couple of the center cabinets or add applique.
Keri
on Jun 12, 2014
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Okay, you might laugh, but what I would do is keep the cabinet doors. If you want no curves.... then get a couple of the large paint sticks and make a mold, flat to the cabinet and glue the second stick to the first one and let it dry... you can use tiny picture hanger nails or the kind to hold the glass onto a frame..... two different things now. Anyway tap the flat stick into the cabinet door (can fill this in after). But use this squared little mold to fill in the curves with Elmer's Wood Filler (stainalbe, paintable, exterior, interior). Use a small, any small scrap of wood that is level to level the filler so it is a square. Let dry, lightly sand and paint. I say paint, because staining your existing cabinets would probably not work to match. No more curving lines. Use a good primer first and then paint the cabinets. I have done this so many times to patch fake wood cabinets and it seems to work very well for me.
Sheryll S
on Jul 28, 2014
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Oh yes, clean and sand and clean dust off before. Dollar Tree has a great degreaser called LA's Awesome (yellow degreaser only).Also, I recommend a liquid sandpaper just to rub over all the surfaces before even sanding the the small area to be filled in with the Elmer's wood filler. Some of you guys might know some better product to use, but I love this one and use it all the time for many patches and fill ins and what not. Price is good too.
Sheryll S
on Jul 28, 2014
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I have these same doors on my cabinets. Mine are oak color. I want to paint them and wasn't sure but I love these. Maybe you could sand them and just stain them.
Shirley Grierson
on Jul 30, 2014
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I love those doors.... they're beautiful. I think Keri's idea would look fabulous! And maybe even put glass fronts in some of them..??
Fran Taylor
on Nov 15, 2014
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