Redesigning or remodeling your home is an investment. It’s no secret that time, money, and ingenuity are required to take a project from a dream to a masterpiece. That’s why bringing a designer on is such an asset to your design journey. A designer has the expertise and experience to help you find cost-efficient, time-saving, and savvy solutions, all with your budget and needs in mind. So when you’re asking yourself “What do I do with the cabinets I already own?”, there’s a designer ready to show you your options. One of those options is to paint the cabinets you already have—adding a visually stunning element, and maybe even saving a little money. So here are the whys and hows of painting cabinets!
The Whys of Painting Cabinets
The whys can be very simple (because you don’t want to buy new), or a little more complicated (they are custom made and VERY expensive to replace). No matter your reasons, painting has clear benefits for all whys.
For one, painting your cabinets can save you money. Especially in an uncertain economy where lumber prices are always rising and falling, good quality cabinets can be quite expensive. And if you already have cabinets—even if you’re not a fan of them as they are—painting is a viable option to save the cost of replacing cabinets altogether. For the cost of the paint, some labor, and new hardware, you can completely transform your current cabinets, making them almost unrecognizable.
Secondly, painting is a sustainable option. That’s right, you aren’t throwing away perfectly good cabinets, so you’re saving a few trees, reusing, and making the most of the resources at your disposal! It’s a win-win for everyone. Painting your cabinets will keep them out of the landfill and give them the refresh they need to last for years to come.
The third reason has a little more to do with the aesthetic of it all. You can paint cabinets pretty much any color, making them a design advantage. Turn plain wood cabinets into the eye-catching centerpiece! Introduce a complementary color, or make bigger cabinet features a little more neutral—all with a few coats of paint.
The Hows of Painting Cabinets
Over the years, one of our favorite collab partners has taught us a few things about painting cabinets. Not only the benefits but the hows that make all the difference. My primary cabinet painting partner is Johnson Specialty Painters. They are super fun to work with, do a fantastic job every single time, and have all the tools to paint cabinets the right way the first time!
Which brings me to my biggest point with the hows: make sure you have the right equipment and paint! Johnson Specialty Painters have their own methods and use specialty paint to make sure there are no issues with the painted cabinets in the future. When painting furniture you can easily run into issues like chipping, insufficient coverage, peeling, streaking, and more. So, while you can absolutely paint cabinets yourself, it is in your best interest to consult or even hire a contractor who will ensure the least hassle possible. At the very least, you need the RIGHT paint.
Finally, there is no bigger pain than going to the bother of painting cabinets (or other furniture) only to realize that you hate the color and it doesn’t match anything else in the room! Enter E-Design. I love E-design because it means I can work with clients all across the country and provide helpful mockups that show clients their furniture and paint colors together. That way, you know it all works in harmony (plus, you can shop around for some new décor and furniture to add even more of a wow-factor). If you are looking to paint your cabinets, especially if it’s a huge block of cabinets—like in the kitchen—E-design is for you. Pick your paint color, tell me what other furniture is in the room and I will create a digital room design that shows you exactly how it will all blend and flow together.
It’s such a simple change. Painted cabinets are completely underrated these days, but they can make a huge difference. The best news, though, is that there are wonderful professionals out there—like Johnson Specialty Painters—who make sure your painted cabinets deliver on all the promises.
Ready to paint those cabinets?
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