It's a fact that the doors in your kitchen make an initial impression on people as to how it is presented. If you are trying to sell your house you want that impression to be a positive one. But if your kitchen doors are on the shabby side or they give the entire kitchen a dated look and you are on a tight budget there are some options available to you to spruce them up.
The first consideration you might make is giving the doors a complete refacing treatment. Rather than replace the cabinets, which would involve the expense of buying completely new units, you can take the doors off and simply replace them with new ones. The drawer faces would be included in this process too. The cost of pulling out and replacing the cabinets is eliminated and the result will be the appearance of a whole fresh new kitchen.
If this first option doesn't appeal you also have the choice of simply repainting the doors, certainly the most budget-conscious option. With this solution it is necessary to start with doors that are already structurally sound with no cracks, dents or chips. If they look fine apart from the color then the most suitable course of action may be to simply strip them back and apply the new coat. A high gloss enamel paint can result in a superb new look that can give you the upmarket result you're after.
Kitchen doors and drawer fronts are the window dressing that advertises your taste that will hopefully appeal to a prospective buyer. When the facing is married in with a wise choice in door handles or knobs that tie in with the overall tone of the room your chances of impressing will be far greater.
By:Damien Gay
