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This provincial look evokes a slowly aged surface. Antiqued Photo by Ted Dayton Photography/Beateworks/Corbis When the paint is dry, you can “distress” the finish by hitting it with a chain and lightly sanding in the spots where cabinets get the most use to reveal the colors underneath. Whether it’s simply worn or truly beat up, this rustic finish is made up of layered colors and spattered dark paint (to mimic fly specks). Distressed Photo by William Geddes/Beateworks/Corbis The paint will start to form cracks as it dries, a process that takes about an hour. Let it dry, then finish with a flat top coat of the base color, brushed on perpendicular to the glaze. Apply the glaze over a dry base coat, brushing in only one direction (thick for large cracks and thin for fine cracks). This weathered finish comes from a special “crackling glaze” available at paint stores. Here are a few of our favorite faux finishes that can spice up your kitchen’s style. But color with a little flair can change the style of your cabinets from plain and simple to shabby chic, rustic, provincial, or modern. Here are some different techniques to give your kitchen cabinets more personality: Crackle Photo by Brad Simmons/Beateworks/CorbisĬolor changes everything.

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As long as the frames and doors are structurally sound, you can clean them up and brush on a fresh coat of paint-and within a weekend take that kitchen from dreary to sunny.įor full step-by-step instructions, shopping list, and tools list, see How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets. But a brighter makeover doesn't necessarily mean replacing those gloomy boxes with all-new ones. Your cavelike kitchen feels that way because the dark cabinets have sucked all the light out of the room. We’ve rounded up 10 ways you can do this with some standard tools, straightforward installations, pre-made kits, and more. If you’re looking to reface, refurbish, or refresh your kitchen cabinets without a major overhaul, this list is for you.

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Prepworks by Progessive Little Timer, $9.How can I update my kitchen cabinets without replacing them?.

Just don’t freak when this adorable timer goes off.

Ice Cream Kitchen Timer, $4 at Filene’s Basement: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream.

Deercy Digital Kitchen Timer, $10: Depending on how you wind this magnetic timer (clockwise or counter-clockwise), it will count up or down to your desired amount of time gone by.

You can use your elbows to knock the timer onto its appropriate side and it’ll start counting down by one, five, 10, or 15 minutes.

Miracle Cube Timer, $15: If your hands tend to be on the messier side when you’re cooking, this timer is for you.

Espresso Maker Kitchen Timers, $14 for two at World Market: You probably don’t need two more coffee makers in your kitchen, but these are timers (each one counts up to an hour) so we’re guessing you can make an exception.Each item on your to-do list gets its own alarm, which means you won’t blindly take the cupcakes out when you’re supposed to stop caramelizing the onions. Taylor Precision Products Four-Event Kitchen Timer, $11: This timer (with built-in white board) is actually four timers in one.Lemon Kitchen Timer, $11: Slice up your hour into little wedges with this 60-minute citrusy timer.Plus, the ring is loud enough to hear from another room in your home.

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Simple, inexpensive, and likely reminiscent of the timer you had in your home growing up, it gets the job done - no batteries or instruction manuals required.

Lux Spring Wound Timer, $9 at Bed Bath & Beyond: The minimalist’s choice.

But it’s so mesmerizing, that shouldn’t be a problem. Warning: It doesn’t make a sound (other than the faint sound of sand falling), so you’ve got to keep an eye on it.

5-Minute Turquoise Hour Glass, $5 at CB2: This hour glass is perfect for when something just needs a few more minutes in the oven.

We’re fans of the baby blue color, but you can also snag it in a bolder cherry red.

Kikkerland Vintage Streamline Kitchen Timer, $20: This funky, vintage-inspired 55-minute timer will add serious flair to any countertop - and the nostalgia-inducing ringing sound it makes when time’s up is just as retro-chic.

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