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Painted Cabinets ...In or Out?

Reblogger Tami Vroma

Real Estate Agent with West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate

November 28, 2008 01:04 PM

This really shows how painting the cabinets can take a ho hum kitchen and make it look oohhh la la!

There has been a lot of debate on "to paint or not to paint". Let's face it-decorative cabinets-whether they be plain painted or fauxed- are in right now.

How many clients have you gone to and pleaded with them to change the oak wood cabinets to something more "in this century"?

There was a very good blog in August of this year by Rachel Backus about this very subject with a lot of great comments:

Wood You tell a Homeowner to Paint the Cabinets?

10 years back, white was in--and it still can make a great impact as seen on some of the before and after shots in Rachel's blog. But there are so many other options for cabinets now: from textured finishes, to hand painted designs.

Here is a kitchen I did a while back.I used a color palette that was chosen by the client and I played with the colors using different colors on the top and bottom. I designed the back splash to tie the colors together.

These were done with a foam roller.

BTW.....

We all know that you can also change the hardware to quickly and inexpensively change the look of the cabinetry. This company has original antique hardware from every era. Very, very cool stuff, and my clients love it.

Robinson's Antiques

Paint is versatile. Find a color and style that suits the room and go for it!

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Barb Szabo, CRS

RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH

E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Tami, Very nice way to update the kitchen, and bath too I would assume, but I would say it may depend on the price range. Around here it probably would not fly on the upscale housing, but who knows, it may become the latest trend!

Dec 09, 2008 11:22 PM

Ann Allen Hoover

RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL

CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Hi Tami, I really dislike the finish of my kitchen and bath cabinets and have been wondering if I have the time to tackle a project like this. I have cut out a bunch of photos that I like. It would definitely be an improvement over what I have. I just can't justify new cabinetry for this home, so this is the way to go for me.

Dec 09, 2008 11:43 PM

Kathy McGraw

CELLing Realty - White Water, CA

Riverside County CA Real Estate

Hi Tami- Interesting...I was recently thinking I am sick of my whote walls and white cabinets in my 50's house :)

Dec 10, 2008 01:16 AM

Kathy Kooyman

Home Realty - Pella, IA

Tami ~ I always enjoy reading your posts, interesting information. I am a white fan myself but would have a really hard time painting oak cabinets white. It would be just my luck that the buyer would say I really like the house but wish they hadn't painted the cabinets.

Dec 10, 2008 03:07 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Tami, I honestly hadn't thought of it--but I think it's a wonderful idea to change the look.

Dec 10, 2008 04:00 AM

Tami Vroma

West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate - Grand Haven, MI

Realtor, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Barb- I just went to grab my camera. I was going to take a picture of what I did to my cabinets. They look EXACTLY like the cabinets in 600,000 listing I showed this summer. I could have bought them and spent big bucks but I did it on my own. I wish I could find the stupid camera!

Dec 10, 2008 08:18 AM

Kathy - You and Ann both need to see what I did with my cabinets. Got to find my dang camera!

Kathy Kooyman - If you do them right it lookds really good. The oak look is just out but what you can do with the oak is really cool.

Carole - It does make it look so much nicer.

Dec 10, 2008 08:27 AM

Tami ~ Post a picture when you find your camera.

Dec 10, 2008 02:13 PM

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Apr 22, 2011 08:19 PM

Kathleen Vetrano

RE/MAX Gateway - Falls Church, VA

Helping YOU Achieve YOUR Dreams

Tami, I think painted cabinets if done correctly look fabulous. They can add a contemporary look and feel if done right. So many options, but there are options and that's the good news.

Jun 11, 2011 09:15 PM

Kim & Kristine Halverson

Sotheby's & Knipe ERA - Bend, OR

Sisters, Realtors

Hi Tami,this is a success story!Glad I got a chance to read this.You got me all inspired to do mine .Thanks for taking time and keep being number one Grand Rapids Short Sale Agent.Best of luck!

May 03, 2012 05:10 AM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Tami,You're right it does makes a difference.The kitchen looks more a live,fun.This is a good inspiration to all of us.Thanks for this post.Keep being a good example Grand Rapids Short Sale Agent.Good luck!

May 04, 2012 04:15 AM

Jayne Clement

Keller Williams Realty - Los Feliz, CA

Los Angeles Short Sale Agents

Hi Tami,Glad I had a chance to visit this blog.I couldn't agree with them more.The cabinets looks beautiful,it does make a big difference.Thanks for this share!Keep it up being an excellent Grand Rapids Short Sale Agent.

May 24, 2012 05:02 AM

Petra Norris

Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Hi Tami,I couldn't agree more !Definitely looks really good.Thanks for this wonderful share.I should probably to this with one of our cabinets.Best of luck and stay the best Grand Rapids Short Sale Agent.

May 26, 2012 05:18 AM

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