The kitchen is the heart or center of the home, but what is the heart of the kitchen? The cabinets, of course. When undertaking a kitchen cabinet remodel, designers know the cabinets themselves form the framework of the room in the same manner in which a car is built around its chassis.

While there is no doubt that the structure and layout of the cabinets are vital, the most visible aspect of the cabinets are the doors. How can the doors of your kitchen cabinets be customized to make the room more functional and beautiful at the same time?

Whether you are involved in a custom kitchen cabinet remodel or looking for a simple DIY project to spruce up your kitchen, doors have it when it comes to eye appeal.

Removing the doors is perhaps the ultimate easy DIY project. If your cabinet doors are worn or scratched, this may be a project for you. Small kitchens can especially benefit from the removal of unsightly doors as the added depth opens up the space, maximizing the feel of a cramped space. Removing a door also offers easier access to the items stored there.  Do you have beautiful goblets or antique family china that never get used or even seen? Removing a door puts it on display!

Perhaps you don’t want to remove the doors entirely, but like the idea of being able to see inside? Glass front doors are very popular and can totally open up the view  if you choose clear glass. Or offer a limited view while still adding depth by choose tinted, frosted, or textured glass. Other types of see-though door panels besides glass that you might consider include wicker, wire, or other forms of latticework.

A few other fun and easy ways to cover old kitchen cabinet door panels:  1) Sand the main panel, then cut a thin layer of cork board to fit the area and glue in place for an easy way to display children’s artwork, or 2)  Paint the panel with chalkboard paint to create a convenient area to make lists or leave notes to family members.

If you wish to go beyond the simple DIY and do a complete custom kitchen cabinet remodel, the sky is the limit when it comes to beautiful cabinet doors.

Cabinet Wholesalers offer hand-crafted cabinets created using only select hardwoods and veneers, functional state-of-the-art hardware, old world construction techniques, and a hand rubbed finish that brings out the wood’s beauty, warmth, and durability. Call us at  1-714-693-1111 to request your free no-obligation 30-minute estimate today.