by Blair Worthington

Created on: October 23, 2010

For most families, the kitchen is the hub of the home.  It’s more than just a place where food is prepared and stored.  It is the central gathering place where we cook, eat, drink and share time together with family and friends.  If it is time to update the look of your kitchen, a dramatic change can be achieved by replacing your cabinet doors. There are several alternatives to consider such as replacing the doors entirely, or refacing the existing door.  Or possibly, you may want to consider adding cabinet doors with glass panel inserts.  These types of door can showcase your fine china or unique glassware. Let’s consider some of the possibilities that can add lots of spice to the look of your kitchen without souring your pocketbook.

Replacing the Doors

Many home improvement stores carry kitchen cabinet doors, already constructed for a reasonable price.  Hinges, knobs and handles are usually sold separately. IKEA sells affordable cabinet doors made of solid wood, for a little over $32 each. Considering the cost involved of purchasing your own materials, for around $32, this option is a worthy choice to consider.  http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70022715

Barker Door Company also offers attractive and modern cabinet door options.  Accents and details such as shaker bead-board and raised panel inserts make these doors attractive and completely affordable.  This company has frequent Internet sales, with some doors sold at just under $20 each.  http://www.barkerdoor.com/?gclid=CJO0386L6aQCFRpO5Qo diCZE1A  Barker also sells drawer fronts, so that your cabinet doors can match the drawers for a completely professional look.

Once you replace the cabinet doors, considering embellishing the doors with unique handles or knobs.  This is where the fun begins, because you can create a completely customized look with your choice of hardware.  Options are plentiful, such as brushed nickel, bronze, even ceramic painted knobs or antique glass knobs.  The Internet is a great place to browse for hardware as you may be able to capture deals on overstocked styles as well as free shipping.  http://www.knobs4less.com/

If you are happy with the existing knobs and handles on your old cabinet doors, you may want to install them on your new doors.  If the existing knobs need a little more shine or character, you may want to consider contacting an automotive body shop and

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