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How can I update this kitchen without painting everything white/gray?

5 years ago

This is my 1990's kitchen that I would like to update on a very limited budget - and some DIY work. I would rather not paint the cabinets - at least not 100%. Glass inserts do not seem practical as my storage is real-life - not staged for pretty. I can't go bright white/or cool grey as rest of house is brown tones. When I try to pick things out - I seem to be recreating the same look all over with just newer materials. For example, I tend to like the honed or leathered absolute black granite (kind of like a soap stone look which I love).


I have a new matte black fridge that I need to work around and I do like my rustic table. I'm considering putting in Luxury vinyl tile (wood plank look) as the current 20 year old Bruce engineered floor is in poor shape and apparently can not be refinished. What would you do if you had $4000 budget?


Here is a crazy thought - but the interior side of my cabinets are not as orange as the exteriors. I'm wondering if I could just flip them around and add some rustic "hinges/hardware" to cover up any holes...






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