Cherry cabinets are can be very expensive. If you have standard oak cabinets but would like to emulate the dark, red-tinted look of cherry, you can do so by refinishing them. You will need to carefully choose the right cherry colored stain...
When you choose hardware for oak cabinets in a French country kitchen, opt for robust iron drawer and cabinet pulls with an element of decoration, such as a swirling leaf pattern. Don't be shy about allowing some iron hinges to show on the outside of your cabinets as well. The wall-mou...
Let’s take a look at exactly what’s bugging you about your current cabinets. Condition.Carefully assess the condition of your cabinets. If the doors are ugly, faded, or damaged (due to heat, moisture, and age) but the boxes – the part that’s attached to the wall – are sound, t...
How to Make Plywood Look Like Oak: A Step-by-Step Guide by Amy Reed October 6, 2022 DIY Finishing plywood is the most important stage in your plywood project. For more visible woodworking projects, like tables, cabinets, and wall panels, choosing a nice…About...
They are the medium oak cabinets that look like they are from the ’80s. When we moved into this home 14 years ago, we had visions of gutting the kitchen. Well, as you can guess, that never happened. Because our cabinets are low-end, they have that vertical bar in the centre, ...
Paint the cabinets and DIY the countertops, of course! Today’s guest has a fabulous tutorial to show you how to create beautiful *faux* reclaimed wood countertops, using new wood. Don’t they look great in her farmhouse style kitchen? Buckle up and take a ride with Alyson (remember her...
Sand the stripper residue with 120-grit sandpaper. A palm sander speeds up this job when you're working on a piece of furniture with many large, flat surfaces, such as oak cabinets. If you're painting an item with many turnings and carvings, such as a chair, it's safer tosand the ...
If you want to get a completely smooth finish on your cabinets and drawer fronts, we have a tutorial for filling in woodgrain on furniture. For dark colors with a matte sheen, I generally don’t find oak texture to be bothersome. After everything is sanded, vacuum off the dust and wipe...
In case you missed it, here’sOur Kitchen Progresspost featuring some inspiration behind the over-all look of our kitchen, andOur Kitchen Makeoverreveal withbefore and afterphotos!! A Step-by-Step Guide on “How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets” ...
Build a professional studio desk tailored to your needs with this insightful guide! Learn how to transform IKEA cabinets and real oak into a fully customized workspace, complete with cable management solutions and tailored dimensions to enhance your creative flow. ...