Give Your Kitchen A Classy New Look
Heck, if we could simply replace all of those items at once, we would have it made, right? But many of us can't, and in most cases we are talking about $10,000-$20,000 dollars to do it right. So what do we do? Add to them!
OK, there's little that can be done to change the range, but everything from refrigerators, to dishwasher fronts, counter tops and cabinets can be added to in elegant ways. In this article, we will tackle the subject of your cabinets.
Molding is a fabulous way to give an updated and beautiful look to plain cabinets and come in many styles. Try adding crown molding at the very top of your cupboards, next to the ceiling and watch them take on a new, more modern look. Architectural trim always gives more detail to walls, so let it do the same for your cabinetry.
If you don't want to deal with a miter saw and a measuring tape, there are foam moldings that can be cut with a kitchen knife and don't need special tools to install. I found great, twistable molding that anyone can apply all by themselves. Just do a search for foam moldings on the internet and you'll find it. It's super easy to install and literally cuts like butter!
Add Raised Stenciling, or Cast Plaster Ornamental pieces to the fronts of the cupboard doors then give the molding and your cupboards a new coat of neutral colored paint. Add new door pulls and you have a whole new set of cabinets!
Love the look of fabulous Italian decor? Try adding corbels to the underside lip or sides of your cabinets. This is also a great treatment for kitchen islands. Corbels come in many styles and can be found on line by doing a search for "Corbels". Prices range anywhere from $10.00 and up depending on the styling and material they are made of. You can opt for expensive hand carved corbels or do what I do and opt for the resin variety which are just as ornate and attractive for less that ½ the cost.
These suggestions are easy and inexpensive. In no time, you will have your cupboards looking like a designer did them for you!
© Victoria Larsen 2006
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Victoria Larsen is a professional wall stencil designer and interior specialist. Her products and ideas have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Women's Day, Craft Trends, Creating Keepsakes, Rubber Stampin Retailer and Memory Maker magazines and The Wall Street Journal. Visit Victoria on line at http://www.victorialarsen.com Blog: http://victorialarsen.typepad.com
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