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A few months ago I bought a condo that was built in the mid 1980's. It came complete with those almond melamine cabinets where the doors have an oak strip on the top or the bottom. The kitchen is small. It is 8 x 9. There was a drop down light area where there were two fluorescent bulbs that you would find in a workshop or garage that made it look even smaller and made it feel closed in. I removed the drop down and put in a new light fixture. I didn't want to spend a lot of money but wanted the kitchen to be look a little brighter and somewhat updated. Even with a new smooth top range, new dishwasher, new countertops, new sink and a new faucet it cost less than $1800. My kitchen is definitely not high end but it looks a heck of a lot better and now I actually don't mind spending time in there. The cabinet process was LONG and tedious and the hardest part for me was having the patience to follow the instructions exactly as they were printed. In the future I would think twice before doing this but they did turn out well and the specially formulated formica paint and new brushed nickel hinges cost me $100 total which is WAY less than the cost of new cabinets. Maybe one day I will replace the cabinets. I still have to put trim around the top of the cabinets but I am very pleased with myself and my results.

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RealtorJay

great job for the bucks for sure. it is a big improvment.

Posted: Nov 7, 2012, Flag

MoonDudeX

Thank you so much alwaysbeendiy! I used a product called Cabinet Rescue. Rustoleum also has a similar product but it was much more expensive. Make sure you use a high density foam roller and wait at least a day between coats. I just took the doors off and filled in the previous hinge holes leaving the cabinet open. I know alot of people don't like open shelving but these are my every day dishes so most of the time they're not in there long enough to collect dust. I appreciate the high rating

Posted: Nov 7, 2012, Flag

MoonDudeX

Thanks CJS. Actually I didn't put glass doors on. I just painted the inside of the cabinet, filled in the previous hinge holes, painted the outside of the cabinet and didn't put on any doors leaving the shelf area open.

Posted: Nov 7, 2012, Flag

alwaysbeendiy

I love your "new" kitchen. I especially like the fact that you did it on a budget! I need to do mine and I am going to get the laminate put in that you used or at least the brand. Did you put in a glass door or did you just take off a door? I am thinking of taking some of my doors off and leaving them open. I also have the dropped ceiling and I am going to replace with a regular light. I rated you a five* for a combo of looks on a budget.
Very pretty!

Posted: Nov 7, 2012, Flag

CJS_216

You've made a terrific and low-cost improvement to your space. For sure, it's inspiration to the many folks who have that type of cabinets that were so popular in the 80s! I like that you put in some glass doors with fun dishware.

Posted: Nov 7, 2012, Flag