The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. It is where you gather with loved ones to share meals and make memories. Sometimes it feels like the kitchen can set the tone for the rest of your home.
You have probably spent a fair amount of time scrolling on Pinterest saving photos of beautiful kitchens looking for inspiration. Your space should reflect your personality and your own personal style. As you are designing your dream space, there are a few common mistakes you will want to avoid when it comes to selecting your new cabinet color and painting your kitchen cabinets.
Choosing The Wrong Color
Of course you want a kitchen that is unique to you, but sometimes choosing a trendy cabinet color can be a mistake.
We recommend selecting a versatile, marketable color that will never go out of style. White, gray, or a natural wood stain always look stunning. You may not picture yourself ever leaving your home, but if you ever decide to sell, these colors can add a lot of value to your home.
Many designers agree that going for a more neutral color scheme such as white, gray, or beige will not only increase the resale value of your home but also set the tone for the feeling you and your guests will have in the space.
You don’t have to completely sacrifice fun pops of color. Try using a neutral color as a canvas, and then add pops of color with bright dishes, hardware, barstools, rugs, or curtains. These non-permanent elements can be switched out as the seasons change or as your personal style changes over time.
Forgetting Square Footage
You always want to think about the square footage of your space when selecting a cabinet color. Dark colors can make a space feel smaller, while lighter cabinets can make a kitchen appear bigger.
Having Unrealistic Expectations
It may seem like painting your kitchen cabinets is a fairly simple task, but if you are planning on painting your cabinets yourself, be ready for a time commitment of at least a week with interruptions to your busy schedule. Having a professional do the work for you can save you time and prevent missing important steps that can impact the quality of your project.
Failing To Clean The Wood Properly
Prep is one of the most important steps of the cabinet painting process. Over time grease, oils, and wax build up on your cabinets and can keep paint from sticking. Some professional painters don’t always commit to the proper time and care it takes to clean cabinets before painting.
Choose professionals who specialize in cabinet painting. Here at N-Hance, we have a special proprietary cleaning solution that thoroughly removes contaminants from your cabinets that cause paint to peel.
Using The Wrong Paint And Primer
You should always prime your cabinets before painting. Most painters use wall primer on your cabinets, but cabinet painting professionals will use a cabinet primer that stops bleed-through and stops stains.
Now comes the fun part, your new cabinet color! Be sure to use an acrylic-polyurethane blend that resists chipping and peeling.
Our professional cabinet painters in Boone, IA always use a proper primer and paint, then add an industrial strength top coat that is cured instantly with UV light. This leaves your cabinets with a smooth, factory-like finish, instantly leaving you with little downtime or family disruptions.
Leave It To The Professionals
We know that your life is busy, and your time with family is important. When it comes to taking on a project like kitchen cabinet painting, leave the hard work to the professionals. Pick the color you have been dreaming of, then let us do the work for you.
Your friends at N-Hance of Ames are here to help. We can’t wait to help you make your dream kitchen a reality!