3 Affordable DIY Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinet Upgrades
Looking to give your kitchen or bathroom a fresh new look without breaking the bank? Upgrading your cabinetry is a fantastic way to transform your space with a limited budget or time. Whether you're going for a seasonal transformation or simply improving the functionality of your space, these simple projects can make a significant impact. In this guide, we'll explore three easy DIY cabinet upgrades that will revamp your home.
Upgrading Your Hardware
Upgrading your cabinet hardware is a great way to change the look of your space without committing to a major renovation. As far as upgrades go, they are also cost- and time-effective. Although it sounds simple, with the number of choices out there, it can get overwhelming. Even choosing something as simple as pulls or knobs requires some thought. So, how can you go about choosing your new cabinet hardware?
First, choosing between knobs and pulls. Before you decide, “I have pulls in another room of the house. That’s what I need here,” remember that combining knobs, handles, and pulls is trending right now. If you want to add interest to your space, a combination of pulls and knobs is even recommended.
Second, deciding between colors. There are fewer popular cabinet hardware colors than there are styles, but still a lot to choose between. Nickel, brass, bronze, silver, and black are all common choices. So, what goes best in your kitchen or bathroom? As a rule of thumb, it’s good to limit the number of metals in your kitchen to two. This isn’t just limited to your cabinet hardware. If your light fixtures are gold and your appliances are black, you’ll want your knobs to be one of those two colors. If both your light fixtures and appliances are silver, you have more flexibility in choosing a second metal. In a bathroom, you likely don’t have many appliances, making your faucet color or any light fixtures you may have the first metal in that case.
This kitchen uses mixed metals by featuring gold knobs and silver appliances.
2. Enhancing Storage with Interior Shelving
Adding extra shelving inside your kitchen or bathroom cabinetry can significantly enhance your organization. It enables you to tailor your storage spaces to accommodate your kitchenware and other items more efficiently.
While large kitchen cabinets without shelving might seem like a good storage solution, they can actually make storing smaller items more challenging, leading to clutter. Even installing a small shelf in the top half of your cabinet can help you separate and locate commonly elusive items like Tupperware lids and containers.
3. install roll-out shelves
Cabinet inserts are any accessory added to a cabinet that helps you better organize your kitchen. Roll-out shelving is a great example of a cabinet insert that adds visibility and ease of use to your space.
Roll-out shelves allow you to see all the contents of your shelf and make items in the back possible to reach without removing every item in front of it. Another benefit is that they don’t take much strength to close despite being able to carry a lot of weight.
Where can you find cabinet inserts? To purchase cabinet inserts that will fit properly inside your cabinetry, you can consult your local cabinetry showroom. Some showrooms, like ours in Nashua, New Hampshire, offer installation services.
As you begin your DIY kitchen upgrade journey, remember that even the most minor changes can significantly impact your space. From better organization within your cabinetry to stylish new hardware outside, these projects can enhance the functionality and style of your kitchen. If you're looking for high-quality cabinets and accessories to complement your upgrades, our talented designers at Silver Lake Cabinetry are here to help. Visit our showroom to explore our wide range of products and start your kitchen transformation today!
