If you want a quick fix to liven up your home, while also extending the life of your home improvement budget, you should consider painted cabinets.
Whether you want to completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen or you simply want to give your old cabinets a nice coat of paint to bring them back to life – painted cabinets are a cost-effective way of meeting your expectations.
Many interior designers utilize this quick and affordable method to help their clients with home improvement projects. It is much less of an inconvenience than the purchase of brand-new cabinetry or a full renovation. Plus, painting your kitchen cabinets can also have a positive effect on the perceived value of your home.
Almost all cabinets and wall-units can be painted. A change in color (and hardware) can bring your kitchen and bathrooms to Pinterest board levels.
Whatever your preferred style may be (farmhouse, modern, nautical, etc.), a professional paint job can get you there in less time. If you were to order new cabinets, there would be multiple days spent comparing material, style, color, size, delivery and installation. Not to mention, there are almost always additional, common construction delays.
Conversely, painting them can be accomplished in as fast as one week! The scope of the project will vary, and who you choose to paint your cabinets will factor into how long it takes for the job to be completed. But most companies should be up front with you about the timeline. Take a look at Not Too Shabby Lady’s 5-Step Process here.
On average, new cabinets can range anywhere from $5,000 to $25,000+ and that may not include the labor needed for install. In contrast, the starting price to hire a professional cabinet painter to sand, prime, paint, and reinstall your cabinetry starts at about $2,000.
Realtors believe a kitchen renovation will increase your home value. However, you may not always recoup what you spent. Remodelers project that a kitchen upgrade will cost an average of $35,000, while only adding an average value increase of $20,000 to your home. This means you are capable of saving a lot of money by opting for painted cabinets over the alternative.
All things considered, design improvements do not have to break the bank. Consider your option to spend less, save money, upgrade your space, and add to your home’s overall appeal and value with painted cabinets.
Most local areas have professional cabinet painters should you not have the time, patience, or expertise to add this to your DIY plate.