Kitchen
Q&A: Repainting Kitchen Cabinets
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Kitchen
Q&A: Repainting Kitchen Cabinets
You’ve got design questions. We’ve got the answers. Designer and Style at Home contributor Karl Lohnes solves your decorating challenges.
Question:
I bought a house three years ago and it has an IKEA kitchen. I’d like to upgrade the look. Can I paint the laminate cabinets?—Sharon I., via email
Answer:
Painting outdated wood or laminate kitchen cabinets will give the room a casual vibe, and it’s one of the easiest ways to change the look of your kitchen. But, in my opinion, it won’t really upgrade the look of the cabinets. There are other options, especially for those who want a designer kitchen. BoKEA, a Quebec-based manufacturer, offers high- end door and drawer front replacements for IKEA’s Sektion cabinets. You can choose from a variety of styles (I like the walnut wood doors for their Midcentury Modern good looks), then simply order what you need online. BoKEA ships Canadian orders within 40 days, which means – yes! – you can have an upgraded kitchen in less than two months. It’s an affordable option that will transform your kitchen, plus you save perfectly good cabinetry base units from going to a landfill. Other upgrades to consider include replacing the counters, backsplash, or sink and faucet. Let the look of your new cabinets dictate the look of any additional upgrades.
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