kitchen design ideas with gray cabinets
20 small kitchen makeover ideas you must have a reason for typing “20 small kitchen makeover ideas†into your searchengine. maybe you find creative inspiration from theway a kitchen is designed, or maybe you want to extend your cooking area, or you simplywant your cooking kitchen to look brighter and comfier. here are some ideas for that kitchen makeover: 20. one tone!the vintage stove is so charming that even
when the environment looks more current andfashionable, your focus will shift to the stove. the stove is certainly not something to removewhile doing a makeover. what you can actually do is to give the otherelements the same color with the stove. you may repaint those surfaces with highlightcolors that have the same hue as the stove. you should also remember to change the knobso that it suits the entire design. 19. painting without sanding.most diy projects require that you do some sanding if you're working with wooden materials.
it is impossible to skip this process and stillget a perfect result. for this, you will need a rinse substitute,primer, de-glosser, and paint. first, unmount the cabinet doors and cleanit thoroughly with the rinse substitute. then apply de-glosser and later a thin layerof primer after the de-glosser has dried. then paint the door and mount it back in itsplace. the result is quite pleasant. 18. concrete countertop.you can give the top of your counter a new look, using a concrete mix.
get the concrete mixture ready, along withcamuba wax, sealer, and sandpaper. layer the old counter top surface and sideswith thin concrete mixture and allow it to dry. smoothen the countertop with sandpaper andthen add another layer. repeat the layering process to get five layers. apply sealer and camuba wax with a brush toseal the concrete. this process may take a while because of repeatedlayering. 17. peninsula and corbel.cover your peninsula with planked wood, so
it gets a new look. protect the edges with adjustable mold trim,and use gun nails to set the plank in its place. sand the plank and fill in the nail holes,before painting. after the paint dried, add wood glue to thecorbels and start installing them immediately. set them on both ends, as if they supportthe peninsula surface. 16. countertops for butcher.it is very easy to cut your budget for counter top, but you have to invest your time instead.
purchase a butcher block from the store tofit your kitchen size. then seal both the surface and bottom of theblock with sealer liquid to protect it from heat, scratches, and moisture. if you want to paint the block, do it andapply sealer too. next, you have to cut the area for the sinkand also join the corner. lastly, install the counter in its place witha fastener. 15. functional kitchen.when you move to a new house, the kitchen arrangement could be awkward and not satisfying.sometimes with an oversized island in the
middle. you could make the space more functional andgood looking. the basic rule is that the sink, stove, andfridge should be in one continuous line. as for the oversized island, you could remodelit by making spaces for throwing garbage. the idea is to simply wipe the leftover foodsor vegetables literally under the table. to make things look better, you could coordinatethe color of the kitchen and island countertop. 14. white and gray cabinet makeover.when you purchase cabinets from the store, they usually have similar colors.
lighten them up a bit with a white and graytone. ask for a cabinet transformer on your nextvisit to the store. it is almost all that you need. take off the all the doors, starting with the cabinet. apply a layer of the de-glosser solution andapply the first white coat immediately. let it sit for three hours and go on to thesecond layer. repeat the same process for the bottom cabinet as well. 13. kitchen refacing.it involves replacing the cabinet door with
one with a different style. in the process, there will be no kitchen re-setting. it is an improvement for cabinets only. start by purchasing your desired cabinet doors. you will also need to repaint the body ofthe cabinet, so buy a similar paint tone with the new door . unmount the old door, and paintthe body of the cabinet first. you can then mount the new cabinet doors. 12.
charming molding.if you love your current cabinet, you can simply add molding just to upgrade the look. it will not take away the original beautyof the cabinets. you need molding wood, which you can easilyget at the store. then get your ruler and take measurementsto align with the cabinet. make sure you mark the area where you wantthe molding to be attached. try to arrange the molding and glue it onceyou are satisfied with the result. lastly, repaint the cabinet doors and enjoythe upgrade. 11.
fancy range hood.if you use a built-in stove, then you will have a range hood installed with it. it functions as a fan, keeping the stove cool. most range hoods come with a trim design. you can upgrade the look with another trimmingtrick! like always, you need to remove the old molding. sand the wood and create a trapezoidal shapesketch. cover the marks of the old molding with paint,then attach the new molding and a bead board wallpaper.
10. chippy table.if you happen to notice that your dining room table pedestals are chippy, you can also takethe opportunity to make the dining table fancier. replace the legs with fancier ones. use a half sized table if you prefer a privatedinner. give it a farmhouse look with several wallshelves on top of the table. fill it with delicious spices, and a fancydecoration. 9. pattern countertop.the simple makeover could start from the counter
tops. again, you have to block the colors and pattern:having two colors or two patterns in a single item will ruin the whole set. to solve the problem, you could stain thecountertop with granite color. since the counter top would be the main focus,use dark paint on the upper and lower cabinets. pick tone from the nearby hue for the floor. for the tap, it is suggested to pick silverhardware. 8. working table to kitchen island.create your own kitchen island instead of
spending too much money to buy one. all you need is your old desk, cedar woodplank, and some paint. since you are renovating the whole look, attacha wallpaper with a similar tone on the bottom board. tear up the top board and replace it withcedar plank as the new countertop. stain it and protect the color with sealer. attach a hook on one side to hang your kitchenmittens and other equipment. you may also install casters to help you moveit easily. 7.
expand the island.if your current kitchen island is not big enough for you to do all cooking preparation,then expand your island by applying the concept of a table. you will get additional space on both sides. pull out the counter tops and drawers so thatyou can build the frame. make sure it adds equal size on both wingsand has one wide board on the top. support the wings with fancy legs and theboard with chic trimming. 6. space for oven.if you got a new oven as a gift after your
kitchen has been arranged, you would needa nice place with no obstructions to put it. make use of the space under your extendedkitchen island. if you need to build or purchase a shelf thatfits under the island. make two rows on the shelf: one for the ovenand the other one for the cookbook or baking equipment. 5. bright classic.people who like old comfort who definitely prefer this. start with the cabinets that are mounted horizontallyon the wall.
pick a new color tone for them. pair it up with a two-tone lighter back splash. for the floor, use brick color and installthe tiles diagonally. put two tall chairs with classic pattern seatingand low back in the dining area. light up the room with candle pendant lightand place a flower vase on the table. 4. peeking through the glass.this allows you to display your kitchen utensils. remove your cabinet door and cut off the centersquare of your cabinet door. measure the plexiglass and cut it.
attach the cut glass on the cabinet door byusing a silicone gel. allow the glass and gel to dry. cut the trim molding to fit the size of theglass. glue it on the sides and hide the raw edges. 3. open shelving pantry.sometimes when cooking, you may need to go all the way to the fridge just to get thespices. you can fix this by building an open pantry. all you need is planked wood, oak stain, andl bracket.
start by mounting the l bracket on the wall,to set the place for the wood. then stain the wood with oak color and letit dry before installing it on the l bracket. you can now arrange your spices in the pantry. and you can label the spices to make them easyto locate. 2. cozy and preppy.make your kitchen look more fancy and homey by installing new lighting and hardware. for instance, you can replace the currentlamp with a pendant lamp and make the faucet slightly chopper with shining silver.
you might also need to replace old cabinetswith a better one. replace old cabinets with a cupboard so thatyou can get extra space for storage. also, extend your window area close to theceiling to get more access to natural lighting. 1. warm lighting.for this idea, you need about three sets of lighting to get the desired result. you first install the first lighting inside thecabinet that has a glass frame. then you place the second lighting above thesink and counter tops, focused directly in the center.
the third lighting will hang from the ceiling. paint the lower cabinet with warm orange tone anduse black tiles for the flooring. now sit back and enjoy your finished makeover. there you go, i hope you found some helpful ideas here. like this video, share it or even better,comment on it if you have a suggestion. before you go, hit the subscribe button belowthis video if you are new to our channel. thanks for watching, and see you again later.