FacebookTweetPin21 Hello! I am taking on more and more cabinet refresh projects (for hire), and still never tire of the transformations. My latest project is an oak, galley style kitchen, and I’m digging deeper into ideas to make these older kitchens look more modern. Paint is obviously a big hitter in terms of updating a kitchen, but let’s talk about something else that is equally powerful – cabinet hinges. You’re probably already yawning at the thought of a discussion on hinges, but stick with me here. It makes a bigger difference than what you’d think! Many older kitchens out there have exposed hinges, where you can see the hinge mounted to the cabinet frame. By swapping out that hinge for an updated, hidden hinge, the transformation can really take a space from dated to modern, just like that. Look at this amazing kitchen reveal at Everyday Enchanting. Now, they did more than just paint the cabinets – they added a new backsplash, island, hardware, sink, appliances and lighting. HOWEVER, they did swap out their exposed cabinet hinges for hidden ones. Take a look at her before and after photos – these are the same cabinets people. Fantastic, right? Now, think about […]
