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Your kitchen is the heart of the home\u2014a place where memories are made and where you and your loved ones spend the majority of your time together. It\u2019s easy to see why the feeling in your kitchen sets the tone for the rest of your home. <\/span><\/p>\n Chances are, you\u2019ve spent time on Pinterest scrolling through stunning photos of <\/span>dream kitchens<\/span><\/a>, in search of some inspiration. Your kitchen should reflect your personality and your own personal style. Be careful though\u2014there are common mistakes you don\u2019t want to make when it comes to <\/span>selecting your new cabinet color<\/span><\/a> and painting your kitchen cabinets. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Choosing The Wrong Color<\/b><\/p>\n Yes, you want a kitchen that\u2019s uniquely yours. However, picking a trendy color for kitchen cabinets is the most common mistake people make. <\/span><\/p>\n Instead, select a versatile, marketable color that never goes out of style, like white or neutral, or a more natural wood stain. You may not picture yourself ever leaving your home, but in the chance that you could, home buyers look at the kitchen first, and you don\u2019t want the cabinet color to turn them off. <\/span><\/p>\n Related: <\/i><\/b>Cabinet Color Change: Before And After Photos<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Designers agree that opting for a neutral color scheme\u2014like white, grey, or beige\u2014not only increases the resale value of your home, but sets the tone for the feeling you and your guests have when gathering in your space.<\/span><\/p>\n But don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t have to sacrifice fun pops of color. Use your neutral cabinet color as a canvas, then add pops of color with bright dishes, hardware, barstools, rugs, or curtains. These non-permanent touches can be swapped out with the seasons or as your personal style evolves over time. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forgetting Square Footage<\/b><\/p>\n When it comes to selecting a cabinet color, don\u2019t forget to consider the square footage of your space. Dark colors can make a space look smaller, while lighter neutrals for cabinets, backsplash, countertops, and walls can make a tiny kitchen feel bigger. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having Unrealistic Expectations<\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to assume that painting your kitchen cabinets is a fairly simple task. However, if you plan to paint your cabinets yourself, be ready for a time commitment of at least a week and interruptions to your busy schedule. Having a professional do the work for you can save you time and prevents missing <\/span>important steps<\/span><\/a> that impact the quality of your project. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Failing To Clean The Wood Properly<\/b><\/p>\n Prep is arguably the most important step in the cabinet painting process. Grease, oils and wax build up on your cabinets and can keep paint from sticking. Professional painters and do-it-yourself-ers don\u2019t always take the proper time to clean cabinets prior to painting. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s wise to consider choosing <\/span>professionals who specialize in cabinet painting<\/span><\/a>. They have special proprietary cleaning solutions that thoroughly remove contaminants from your cabinets that cause paint to peel. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Using The Wrong Paint And Primer<\/b><\/p>\n Remember: always prime your cabinets prior to painting. Most painters use wall primer on your cabinets, but our team of cabinet painting specialists at N-Hance will use a cabinet primer that stops bleed-through and blocks stains. <\/span><\/p>\n Now, for the fun part\u2014your <\/span>new cabinet color<\/span><\/a>. Use an acrylic-polyurethane blend that resists chipping and peeling. <\/span><\/p>\n Most painters use latex paint, which is made for walls and not durable enough for cabinets. They also brush it on, leaving behind unwanted brush strokes and paint drips. Cabinet painting specialists at N-Hance always use proper primer and paint, and add an industrial strength top coat that is <\/span>cured instantly with UV light<\/span><\/a>, leaving a smooth, factory-like finish instantly, leaving you with little down-time or family disruptions. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leave It To The Professionals<\/b><\/p>\n Your life is busy, and your time with family is important. So when it comes to taking on a project like painting your kitchen cabinets, why not leave the elbow-grease to the professionals? Choose a color that\u2019s best for your space, then let us take it from here. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you ready for a fresh start with a <\/i><\/b>kitchen cabinet color change<\/i><\/b><\/a>? Get your <\/i><\/b>free in-home estimate<\/i><\/b><\/a> today! <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n