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Updating the Look of Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets are the focal point of the kitchen, and no matter how stylish the rest of the decor, and no matter how clean and neat the kitchen appears, if the cabinets are worn or dated they bring down the overall look of the room. Old wooden cabinets make a kitchen look tired and outdated, but it is possible to update kitchen cabinetry without repainting, refinishing, or hiring a professional to do the job. With a few simple and affordable additions, wood cabinets can look like new and give the kitchen a stylish new appearance. Wood Veneer Professional cabinet refacing can be quite expensive, and in many cases it costs almost as much as new kitchen cabinetry. Instead of replacing unappealing worn cabinets or investing in costly professional cabinet refacing, consider applying wood veneer. Cheaper wooden kitchen cabinets can be transformed into cabinets that appear to be made from exotic or domestic wood, and when properly applied, old wooden cabinets will look like new. Wood veneer is made from genuine high-quality wood including mahogany, maple, birch, oak, walnut, and many other varieties, and it is available in sheets of various sizes including precut edging that is applied with heat-activated adhesive. If you want to keep the look of real wood, this is by far the easiest and least expensive way to go. Sheets of genuine wood veneer do not require sanding, they are ready to finish, and most packs include easy-to-follow instructions. Embossed Appliqués Detailed carved wooden appliqués can turn ordinary kitchen cabinets into rich looking distinctive works of art. Consider buying wooden appliqués to update your kitchen cabinets. They are available in many shapes, sizes, and unique carved designs. Best of all, they are really very affordable and easy to apply after lightly sanding. They can be attached with wood glue or small brad nails, and the holes left by the brad nails are easy to fill in with stainable filler. Take a look at the many options available online, or visit a local woodworking store to find just what you are looking for to update your kitchen cabinets. Update with Pulls and Knobs New drawer pulls and cabinet knobs can change the entire look of kitchen cabinetry. If cabinets never had drawer pulls and knobs, they can be easily added to update kitchen cabinets and give them a completely new look. You will find drawer pulls and cabinet knobs in many different materials and styles, and they are available in all price ranges to meet every budget and preference. Decorative Wood Banding Another easy way to update wood kitchen cabinets is with decorative wood banding. Inlay bandings add a designer touch to wood kitchen cabinets, and installation is exceptionally easy. Inlay banding is an inexpensive way to update wood kitchen cabinets, and a variety of widths, patterns, and types are available. From exotic woods to domestic favorites, wood banding can make a remarkable difference when changing the look of kitchen cabinetry. Thinner strips are easily cut with a utility knife or a sharp pair of scissors, and thicker pieces can be trimmed with a compound miter saw. The wood strips are attached with wood glue, and no matter which style or pattern is chosen, they make an amazing difference in the look and style of kitchen cabinets.
About the author Jessica Ackerman is a senior staff writer for Wall Decor and Home Accents.com. Stop by for wall decorating ideas, unique large wall decor, wall mirrors and wrought iron wall art.
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