finish the kitchen part first and maybe try more modern knobs on both cabinets. I think the wood looks cute but on video the wear is hard to see, if it starts to feel "shabby" painting will be much easier than restoring the wood. EXCEPT if you make new plywood doors to keep a wooden structure. (I guess the cabinet itself is solid wood?) New doors with reeded glass inserts could also look nice 😅 Anyways I'd finish the kitchen part first and then maybe try to make a mock up how it'd look like if all cabinets are the same. Then you can judge if it looks good or leans "clinic" bc everything's the same.
Agreed, it is more cohesive to have the wood section look the same because that side especially faces the updated look. Then, just go for it and make the entire cabinetry consistent. While you are "in" the project phase, just keep going. You will enjoy the consistent look so much more. The upgrade looks good so keep that flow going. Good job, clever you!! And wow, the cost savings, impressive.
How did you smooth out the edges of the doors after you attached the MDF? Just wood filler? I nearly have the exact same cabinets and I’m absolutely going to do this!
Yep, with wood filler. I'm making a video over the next couple of weeks because I'm doing this again on some other cabinets I have. I'll try to show the process in more detail there.
It's called oil cloth by Benjamin Moore. The color changes a lot based on the lighting so definitely test it out at different times of day if you're considering it
Great suggestion. I've been trying to come up with a lighting solution for this room -- but I've just got one outlet that is halfway up the wall, so it's been tough! I just purchased a battery powered light bulb and brought a lamp into the room, but it's still not quite enough. I might have to add an electrical outlet in here 🙃 Maybe a new ceiling fixture that gives off more light too
If you’re going to add an outlet or a ceiling light you might want to hire an electrician so you stay code compliant. If you’re trying to stay in a budget and don’t mind the cords maybe a surge protector and multiple lights would work. Consider that if you like to read putting task lights on either end of the couch. Maybe tall lamps on either side of the room to have the same function as a ceiling light could be a solution. In any case try lights with different color temperatures to see what they do to the color of the room. I’m sure you’ll come up with a beautiful solution that fits want you envision.
Looks at my walls No chance a nail gun would work even a good massionry drill smokes sometimes with my walls.its a 1950ish post war brick built home in the UK every wall is a supporting wall.I swear its overover engineered.
Those mirrors? I took five of them, unpainted, and lined them up then at staggered heights. Everyone loved it, including the apartment manager-- AND ME, of course. I use them for my physical therapy exercises...!
I’m not exactly sure how long they smoked in the house - several years for sure. Try to remove/replace what you can, get all the carpets out, and thoroughly clean the rest, get those windows open, and prime everything with the Kilz specifically made for smoke odour, then paint. Don’t forget inside the closets too, and ceilings, light fixtures etc.
I'm a smoker, but have designated a small bathroom in my house to enjoy my nasty habit in winter, when it's too cold to go outside to smoke. To get rid of the tar buildup on my walls and ceiling, I simply take a hot bath. The condensation from the steam softens whatever is built up so that it can be wiped clean with a damp, soapy sponge. I painted the bathroom walls and ceiling with a satin, washable paint, so it's very easy to clean. To get rid of any odor, I use Lestoil when I wipe down the walls and ceiling. Nothing smells as clean as an area that's been cleaned with Lestoil. 😂😂
If you break it down into steps, it’s not too bad. Better than I expected! My previous floor was quite rough so I think that helped give me the motivation to try 😅
