Do-it-yourself kitchen furniture restoration: master classes, before and after photos. What to do and how to update an old kitchen set with your own hands. Is it possible to repair old kitchen furniture?

Anton Tsugunov

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The kitchen set is subjected to heavy loads, so sooner or later the time comes when it loses its attractiveness. But this does not mean that strong cabinets that will last for many years will have to be thrown away and replaced with new ones. There is another way out: restoring kitchen furniture will help restore them to a decent appearance and save money. Let's consider methods of such repairs available at home.

Restoration of kitchen facades: different types

Facades are part of the kitchen that is constantly in sight. They primarily suffer during operation and lose their original beauty. Each type of facade has its own service life, its own characteristics of restoration and repair.

• Laminated. The base is MDF or chipboard, on which a melamine film is laid. They are inexpensive, but the coating wears out quickly. It is impossible to laminate the surface again at home, so depending on the nature of the damage, another renovation method is selected.

• Frame. The perimeter of the facade consists of MDF, and glass, plastic, chipboard or rattan is placed in the center. Not resistant to damage, but easier to repair.

• Coated with plastic or PVC. These materials make the furniture attractive and resistant to damage at an economical price. It is not difficult to restore such facades: the most common problem is the peeling of the protective layer from the base, which is solved with the help of glue.

• Wooden facades. Elite furniture consists entirely of solid wood, which is incredibly expensive. Therefore, more often only the façade parts are made of wood. For this, species such as beech, teak, oak, walnut, and maple are used. Such headsets are practically eternal when proper care, minor damage can be repaired yourself.

Attention! A selection of photos of the sets before and after restoration is presented at the end of the article.

DIY kitchen renovation ideas

How to inhale new life into old kitchen furniture? There are quite a few ways:

• Decorating with stickers will help hide minor scratches and chips.
• Covering with film will hide more serious damage.
• Painting gives a completely different look to the facades of kitchen units.
• Applying varnish is usually used to restore and protect furniture made from natural wood.
• Decoupage is the application of appliqués or raised patterns.
• The use of moldings and decorative overlays made of wood or plastic.

To achieve better results, these methods are combined. Let's take a closer look at restoration methods and features of restoration. different types facades.

Restoration of kitchen facades from MDF

Small chips and scratches are repaired with a furniture wax pencil. It is applied to the damaged area, and after hardening, the restored surface is sanded with fine sandpaper. The pencil is selected to match the color of the facade.

Decorative stickers will update the look of the headset and hide minor defects. Before gluing them, the surface is cleaned and degreased.

In case of more serious damage, it is necessary to completely change the appearance of the furniture. For kitchen facades made of MDF, painting or covering with vinyl film is suitable.

Using self-adhesive film

Fast and cheap method radically change the look of the headset. The range of films is huge, so you can realize any design ideas.

Advice: choose quality materials. They will cost more, but a thick or textured film will lie smoother, and small scratches under it do not need to be repaired: they will be invisible.

Work algorithm:

• We unscrew the fittings from the facades, clean and degrease the surface for better adhesion.
• On the back side of the film there is a mesh with a cell size of 1 cm. Using it, we transfer the shape and dimensions of the surface to be pasted onto the material. It is recommended to leave allowances of 1–2 cm around the entire perimeter.
• Using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the measured fragment.
• We paste the film from top to bottom, gradually removing the protective coating and smoothing it with a plastic spatula or cloth from the center to the edges.

Important! Try to avoid the formation of air bubbles under the film. If they do appear, there are two ways to remove them. The first is to carefully remove the film before the glue sets and re-stick it. The second is to pierce the bubbles with a needle and then smooth them out with a spatula.

When applying the sticker, pay special attention to the edges: in these places, most often the film begins to lift and peel off.

Coloring

It is important to remember that paint is applied only to areas that do not have external defects. Therefore, small scratches and chips are sealed in advance with wax or putty.

They use in their work acrylic paint or auto enamel: it is more expensive, but more durable. Car spray is easier to apply, lays down more evenly, and better protects it from moisture and temperature in the kitchen.

Painting stages:

• We remove the doors and unscrew the fittings. Fixed elements that need to be protected from painting are sealed with masking tape.
• If the MDF surface is covered with film, remove it. A hair dryer will make the job easier.
• We process it with fine sandpaper, remove dust and degrease.
• Apply primer in two layers. For hard-to-reach places we use a brush, for smooth surfaces we use a roller. You can apply the primer using a spray gun. Be sure to let the first coat dry completely before applying the second.
• Apply the paint with a brush or roller in one direction. The aerosol is applied only with the use of a respirator. Surrounding objects also need to be protected.
• After the paint has dried, cover the façade with a layer of transparent varnish.

Restoration of the ends of chipboard furniture

The front surface of sets made of this material is restored using the methods described above. Other damage typical of furniture of this type, such as chips at the ends, can be repaired using melamine edges.

• In the store we select a new edge according to color and thickness. We measure the length of the required segment in advance and buy material with a small margin.
• We remove the old edging. To do this, heat the end with an iron.
• Using a chisel we remove the unevenness of the end, and then sand it with fine sandpaper.
• We put the new edge in place and smooth it with an iron. After the glue has hardened, we trim off the excess with a sharp knife and sand the joints.

Restoration of kitchen facades made of natural wood

Solid wood furniture looks great, but requires compliance with several operating conditions:

• The surfaces of wooden furniture should be cleaned with soft cloths soaked in a soapy solution. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
• Do not place hot dishes on the countertop.
• The humidity in the room should not rise above 70%.
• Minor damage and scratches must be repaired as soon as possible.

Scratches and cracks on the facades of solid wood furniture are repaired with melted wax. Chips are smoothed out with wood putty. After leveling the surface, the restored area is covered with a layer of furniture varnish.

If you need not just minor repairs, but a complete update of the appearance of the facade, replace the entire varnish coating. This is done this way:

• We dismantle the facades and remove the fittings.
• The surface is carefully treated with fine sandpaper. It is necessary to completely remove the old varnish coating. This is not always easy, especially if there are raised patterns or indentations.
• We remove varnish shavings and sawdust with a damp sponge or napkin.
• After drying, prime the surface twice, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next.
• Apply varnish with a brush or roller. Protective film we form in several layers, with each subsequent layer being thinner than the previous one. The varnish dries for at least a day in a well-ventilated area.

Different shade wooden furniture stain or varnish with pigments will add.

Change the typeface beyond recognition and give it more modern look, as in the photo, can be done by painting.

Moldings, overlays and decoupage

These restoration methods will give the kitchen set unique features: there is no limit to the scope for imagination.

Before applying jewelry, the surface for it is prepared: the application area is sanded, cleaned and degreased.

A 3D decoupage pattern is formed using a stencil: a material is applied through it to form a bas-relief. A popular option is to use wood putty. After drying, the pattern is sanded with sandpaper and covered with a protective layer of transparent or colored varnish.

For decoupage using napkins or decoupage cards, PVA glue is applied to the selected material. Then the drawing is applied to the cabinet door and smoothed out. After drying, apply 4 layers of matte or glossy varnish.

Moldings are overhead wooden or plastic elements. They, like decorative overlays, are attached with glue to a previously prepared surface. For wooden moldings it is possible to attach them to small nails without heads.

Restoring countertops and kitchen tables: interesting ideas

To refresh a countertop or table surface made of chipboard, staining, decoupage and varnishing are used. But there are other ways, such as tiling, as in the photo below.

Improved with ceramic tiles The countertop surface receives many advantages:

• Not afraid of water.
• Becomes more resistant to mechanical damage.
• Easy to clean and remove dirt.

The disadvantage of this modernization is a significant increase in the weight of the countertop. But since kitchen furniture is used permanently, there is no big problem here.

The tiles are laid using regular tile adhesive. But the work has its own characteristics:

• First, we attach metal corners to liquid nails along the perimeter of the tabletop. They serve as edging for the tiles and cover the end of the covering.
• We lay the tiles: tightly and with minimal gaps. The glue dries quickly, so you shouldn’t cover the entire tabletop with it at once. It is recommended to apply it in small portions under one or two tiles.
• We wait at least 6 hours until the glue dries completely, rub the seams and cover with a protective layer of varnish.

Another original way transforming the tabletop - creating a mosaic or ornament under tempered glass. Several slats or corners are screwed to the surface, which will divide the tabletop into zones. Decorative filler is poured into these sectors: small pebbles, coins, shells, beads or sand. From above, all this splendor is covered with impact-resistant glass, which is glued on.

Restoration of a burnt tabletop

Burnt countertops can be restored to their original appearance in the following way:

• Using a router, carefully select the damaged area. It is necessary to go deeper into the surface with ledges, reducing the area and slightly capturing intact material around the perimeter. The result is a recess that looks like a miniature quarry.
• Fill the hole with softened wood putty. It dries quickly, so we compact it into the recess in small portions.
• We cut off the protruding excess with a sharp knife, carefully sand the patch, and then polish it.
• We paint the restored area. In this case, you need to try to reproduce the color and texture of the main part of the countertop.

By combining these methods, you can restore kitchen furniture without large financial investments. This way it will not only be possible to restore appearance old kitchen set, but also make it unique.

When your kitchen furniture has become dilapidated or you just don’t like it anymore, don’t rush to buy new ones, because, most likely, you can update it yourself. All you need for this is a couple of free hours or days, a well-thought-out idea for a remodel, some money and one of our instructions.

Method 1: Painting the kitchen with chalk paint

Do you want to update it yourself? kitchen set beyond recognition? The best way To do this, repaint the facades with chalk (mineral) paint. Why chalk?

• The fact is that this type of paint has a thicker consistency and increased adhesive properties, due to which it fits perfectly on any surface - even on laminated chipboard/MDF. Moreover, chalk paints eliminate the need for tedious sanding and sometimes even no primer.

Chalk paints are also good because they give the painted surface a texture similar to that obtained when painting wooden surface. Therefore, even the most ordinary kitchen with film facades will look much more noble after such an “update”.

• In Russia and the CIS countries, you can buy chalk paints from designer Daria Geiler, foreign manufacturer Annie Sloan, Kazakh Vernenskaya Manufactory, etc. You can also make chalk paints yourself using recipes that are easy to find on the Internet.

Here are some photo examples of kitchens before and after restoration.

Photo of a kitchen with film facades before and after painting with Daria Geiler paint. Here the author of the alteration restored the peeling film on the facade near the stove, and then painted the furniture without removing or sanding the film

Old kitchen with veneer cabinets before and after painting with Annie Sloan paint. By the way, in this kitchen even the tiled floor was painted with chalk paint, and the patterns on it were painted using a homemade stencil

Inspired? Then it's time for a master class.

To paint the kitchen you will need:

• Primer (special for chalk paints or alkyd if the furniture was painted with oil stain);
• Chalk paints (preferably with a 10% margin);
• Matte moisture-resistant varnish (acrylic or polyurethane).

Useful tips

• Material consumption is calculated following the manufacturers' recommendations. It is especially important to correctly calculate paint consumption. If there is not enough of it, you will have to repaint the remaining areas with paint from another batch, which, due to the nature of production, will be slightly different in tone.
• Which varnish is better - polyurethane or acrylic? To ensure that the kitchen coating can withstand extreme loads, it is safer to use polyurethane varnish. However, if you rarely cook and do not have pets, acrylic varnish is perfect, especially since it dries faster, does not have a strong odor and is cheaper.

• Brushes: two synthetic brushes for primer and varnish, as well as one natural or synthetic brush about 4 cm wide (a natural brush gives a more pronounced texture);
• Degreaser, such as white spirit;
• Sandpaper with a grain of 100–180 microns;
• Ladder;
• Film and masking tape (to protect parts that cannot be painted);
• Screwdriver;
• Gloves.

How to paint a kitchen set:

Step 1. Preparation

First you need to remove the handles from the facades. The floor, walls, splashback, countertop, glass inserts, fittings and other surfaces that you do not want to paint should be covered with film and masking tape. Next, clean all parts from grease (preferably with a degreaser), stains and dust.

• Do the facades need to be removed? It is not necessary to do this, but it is more convenient to paint this way.

Step 2: Prime and/or sand

Sanding old paint coating, film or lamination is not necessary, but it is necessary to treat it with a primer in 2 layers. In this case, each layer of primer must be allowed to dry, and then the primed surfaces must be sanded to even out the coating and enhance paint adhesion.

• However, if the lamination has a strong gloss, then it is advisable to remove its top shiny layer with fine-grained sandpaper - this will make the coating even stronger.

• If you are not too picky about the result (for example, if the kitchen is temporary, very old or got for free), then you can do without a primer. All you need to do is: wash the facades from grease, then paint them in 2-3 layers and finally cover them with 1 layer of varnish.
• Do you want to achieve the most even and durable coating? Then it’s worth sanding the surfaces after each layer of primer, paint and varnish (except for the finishing layers).
• Before starting work, test the paint on any object.
• If you want to save money, paint only the fronts and visible parts of the frame, and the interior walls and shelves of the cabinets can be painted cheaper or left unchanged.

Step 3. Coloring

Once the primer is dry, begin applying paint in 2-3 layers, allowing each layer to dry completely (one coat chalk paint It only takes about 30 minutes to dry.)

• It may take 5-6 coats to cover a dark finish with white paint.

Step 4. Varnishing

When the finishing coat of paint has dried, you can begin applying the varnish in 2-3 thin (!) layers with a synthetic brush (not used). It is advisable to allow each layer to dry completely for about 24 hours.

Step 5. Finally, we return the fittings and facades to their places.

Voila, the old kitchen is as good as new!

Method 2. Pasting facades with self-adhesive film

The fastest, most affordable and easy way restoration of kitchen furniture - decorating its surfaces with self-adhesive film (self-adhesive wallpaper). Unlike painting, gluing film is also good because it allows you to return the look of the kitchen to its original state after some time. For those who live in a rented apartment or simply love change, this method of updating the kitchen will help out with a bang.

• The service life of furniture covered with film will be 2-3 years in good condition.
• This remodeling method is most suitable for kitchens with solid facades without panels or relief details.

Below are photos of kitchens before and after film restoration.

It is possible to cover the kitchen with film only partially. For example, one of the tiers, the back of the set, the base or panels. Examples of such kitchen remodeling are presented in the following selection of photos.

If the facades of your set have glass inserts, then you can decorate with film only back walls cabinets

You can cut out patterns and designs from vinyl “self-adhesive” tape.

By the way, you can use film to update your apron, table top or table top, and appliances.

If the refrigerator is not built into the set and does not fit into the interior of the kitchen, simply cover it and the furniture facades with film of the same tone

To remodel your kitchen you will need:

• Vinyl self-adhesive paper (with reserve);
• Sharp scissors and a breadboard knife;
• Ruler and centimeter;
• Squeegee for smoothing with hard and soft sides;
• Lint-free rags.
• Screwdriver.

How to cover a kitchen with self-adhesive film with your own hands:

Step 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the handles from the facades; if you wish, you can also remove the facades themselves - this will make it more convenient to paste them over.

Step 2. Wipe all surfaces, including the ends (!), clean and dry, especially paying attention to grease deposits - it is better to remove it with a degreaser.

Step 3. We begin to glue the film. Remove part of the backing from the film and attach the canvas to the facade, leaving a free 3-5 cm on the top and sides - we will later wrap this excess onto the edges. Take a squeegee and start smoothing the film, pushing out the bubbles, gradually going down and peeling off the backing. Movements should be smooth and slow. Having reached the lower edge of the facade, step back 3-5 centimeters from it and cut the canvas.

• If you wish, you can pre-cut the canvas to the size of the facade with an allowance of 2.5-3 cm (for facades of standard thickness).
• The film sets completely only after a few hours, so don’t be afraid to make mistakes - all mistakes can be corrected.
• If there are small bubbles left on the film, they can be carefully pierced with a thin needle and smoothed out again.
• You can purchase the film in 2 colors to create a stylish contrast: light top – dark bottom.

Step 4. Now that the facade is almost completely covered with film, let's work on the edges and corners:

1. First, cut the corner portion of the loose film at 45 degrees as shown in the photo below. This way you will have two “wings” along the two edges of the façade.

1. Now carefully wrap the free edge of the film over one of the edges and smooth it out. Next, wrap the remaining corner onto the adjacent edge of the facade as shown in the next photo, and cut off the excess.

1. Cover the second edge with film in the same way, but this time cut the corner at a right angle.

1. Finally, press the seams tightly and repeat the process on the remaining corners.

Step 6. Using the described method, cover with film all the front parts of the headset, visible areas of the frame and the base. If desired, you can decorate the shelves and interior walls of cabinets with vinyl. However, this is not at all necessary.

Step 7. At the last stage, put the facades back in place if you removed them, as well as the handles, making holes in the right places using a knife or awl.

You can also watch a visual master class on how to cover a kitchen with self-adhesive film in this video.

Method 3. Kitchen decoupage

Hand painting is very beautiful, but difficult or expensive. But even a beginner can decorate boring facades of a set or hide local damage (scratches, chips, stains, etc.) with drawings created using the decoupage technique. The result is guaranteed to be excellent! We offer ideas for kitchen decoupage in the following selection of photos.

Decoupage kitchen in shabby chic style

PVA glue;

• For do-it-yourself kitchen decoupage, decoupage cards are more suitable than napkins - the designs on them fit perfectly together and can be large in size.
• The main thing in remaking furniture using the decoupage technique is right choice drawings. They should fit into the interior of the kitchen in color and style.

How to transform a kitchen using decoupage technique:

Step 1. First you need to degrease the selected area with alcohol or degreaser.

Step 2. Carefully separate the layer with the pattern from the napkin, then cut out the desired print from it. At this stage, you can “try on” the drawing on the facade and at the same time make a note where it should be located.

Step 3. Now apply PVA glue reverse side cut out design and apply it to the facade in in the right place. Next, carefully smooth the napkin with a brush, moving it from the center to the edges, and blot the excess glue and remove it with a slightly damp rag.

Step 4. Glue all the remaining napkins in the same way.

Step 5. If desired, the kitchen decoupage can be finished with hand painting. When the glue and paints have dried, the design can be sealed using acrylic or polyurethane varnish in 2-3 layers (allow the design to dry completely between layers).

Some more useful information

1. Do you want to turn minimalist kitchen with continuous facades in classical? This is possible by gluing moldings or carved parts onto them and then painting them following our instructions.

Also, before painting, the headset and wall cabinets can be supplemented with shaped brackets (they can be purchased ready-made or cut out yourself), and the base can be supplemented with baluster legs.

1. For best result it is worth approaching the “update” of the kitchen comprehensively and, if necessary, changing not only the color of the facades, but also table top With an apron , curtains , dining table and chairs.
2. Sometimes the thirst for change can only be satisfied by replacing/painting furniture handles.

1. Of course, before painting the kitchen or covering it with vinyl, it needs to be repaired: tighten/change the fittings, glue and iron the peeling film a little, polish the scratches, and fill the chips, cracks and holes from furniture handles with furniture putty.

Although the kitchen is considered non-residential premises, but the time spent here every day by all family members is measured in hours. It is natural that after a couple of years you will want to change the interior of the kitchen. Buying a new kitchen unit, re-pasting wallpaper or re-flooring are labor-intensive ideas that will take a lot of time to implement. How to update your kitchen interior with your own hands?

Kitchen interior ideas #1: changing the surface of the walls

The surface of the walls is a huge field for imagination. Plain wall in the kitchen it is brought to life with the help of stencils. Working with stencils is intuitive for anyone. If you want to softly deepen the interior, then the wall is covered with a pattern that is in harmony with its main color. A contrasting stencil pattern will make the decor in the room original, but sharp.

There is another affordable solution: kitchen wall stickers. The assortment of stickers will satisfy any demanding buyer: mirrored, single- and multi-colored, with or without a plot... Therefore, finding suitable stickers will not be difficult, as well as sticking them on. Stickers and stencils can be attached not only to a painted wall, but also to wallpaper. But you won’t be able to peel them off without damaging the wallpaper.

Kitchen Ideas #2: Affordable Wall Decor

Fashionable idea for the kitchen – wall decor, which can turn an ordinary renovation into a designer one. For example, a laconic kitchen looks trendy, where the design of one wall becomes an interior accent.

An interesting idea that has become a classic in design is the art wall. It implies that the decor completely fills the wall. To make your kitchen design look stylish, you need to select items that have a partially similar appearance or design style. For example, the composition could be like this: a painting depicting a lavender field, a herbarium: wildflowers under glass, plates in green and lilac tones, a small figurine of a rooster or horse. The kitchen where such items are placed evokes associations with the Provençal style.

Instead of thematic compositions, try using photos. To make a collection of different photos look cohesive, you need to choose a unifying element for it. For example, black and white photos famous masters, yours family photos different years, photo of a retro style kitchen. If the photos in the kitchen differ in subject or style, then their appearance can be made uniform by using similar framing.

Such a decorative technique as art wall has an important advantage. You won't get tired of this kitchen decor. After all, any element of the composition, be it a picture for the kitchen or a photo, can be swapped or replaced with other objects if desired. You can choose the right art wall for any kitchen style.

Kitchen design ideas #3: DIY furniture design

The appearance of the furniture in the kitchen can be changed with minimal costs. It is possible not only to change the style of the kitchen, but also to hide defects on the furniture that appear over time - chips, cracks, scratches. Among the simple methods is decoupage. A special napkin is glued to the prepared surface of the furniture. A painting or photo can also be used. To make the design not only original, but also functional, cover the resulting furniture decoration with two layers of acrylic varnish. It will protect your cabinet or drawer.

A simple idea on how to refresh your kitchen set is to cover it with self-adhesive film. But this procedure will have to be repeated every six months to a year, because the film on the end parts of drawers and cabinets comes off quickly.

If the kitchen is designed in a country style, then you can refresh the kitchen set by replacing its doors with small ones textile curtains. In order for the set to remain functional, the curtains must be removable to make them easier to care for.

The upper cabinets will look new if you remove the doors from them. But on open shelves you should place decorative elements for the kitchen, not ordinary plates. Otherwise, decorating the kitchen in this way will make the room look sloppy.

A kitchen cabinet that has lost its original appearance can be changed by repainting it. Some styles, for example, loft, grunge, Provence, shabby chic, will also fit into casually painted cabinet surfaces. Therefore, if your kitchen is associated with these stylistic trends, but you are not confident in your decorating abilities, it is still worth a try.

The aged effect can be easily achieved by covering kitchen cabinet or other furniture with two contrasting layers of paint, and locally clean the top one with sandpaper. Be careful - in order for a cabinet or chair to look decent, you should wait until the paint is completely dry.

Kitchen interior ideas #4: changing the design of appliances

Kitchen where there is no household appliances, for example, a refrigerator or a microwave oven is nonsense. But as a potential object for decoration, they are often unfairly forgotten.

For example, the idea to make old refrigerator An original interior element can be realized by anyone. Old equipment should be sanded, degreased and primed. Then painting is carried out, stenciling patterns are applied, pasting the refrigerator door photo... Equipment for additional protection It's better to varnish it. After all, the kitchen is where drops of water or grease constantly fall on any surface, be it a sink or a refrigerator.

A similar technique is used for other types of technology. But do not forget that a small pattern or design on large equipment looks ridiculous, and vice versa. Then these objects and the kitchen as a whole take on a disharmonious appearance.

To ensure that the kitchen looks stylish and its design is not overloaded, decorating the appliances yourself should not be combined with updating the furniture. Otherwise, the space will not look stylish, but tasteless. Don't forget about safety precautions. To ensure that the kitchen remains a safe zone during the process of updating appliances, the appliances should be unplugged and ensure that their casing is intact.

DIY interior ideas for the kitchen #5: new textiles

Kitchen idea #6: DIY small decor

• A useful item in every kitchen is a hot tray, which can be made in less than half an hour. You will need 30-40 pieces wine corks. Their side parts are glued together in a vertical position. The shape of the stand is determined according to your taste - it can be round or square. Additionally so small, but original craft decorated with ribbons or twine, which are tied around its perimeter.

• Even your small kitchen will not lose a single square centimeter of space if you place all the decorations in vertical plane. Among the options that are affordable and pleasant for home owners are DIY kitchen refrigerator magnets. To make this decor for a small kitchen, you will need your favorite photo, a small piece of wood, glue, varnish and a magnet. The photo is glued to a piece of wood, the edges of which should be slightly rounded with a file, and this small composition is varnished. A magnet is glued to the back side. The photo in a beautiful frame that will always be in sight is ready! This idea, if you hang a lot of photos, will allow you to turn your kitchen into a mini-gallery. It is not necessary to glue a photo to the magnet - any beautiful things will do: from papier-mâché fruit to shells brought from vacation.

• To turn the kitchen into a room where family news is stored and transmitted, it is worth making a wall board for notes. Surface of the board the right size covered special paint for school boards and is inserted into a beautiful frame. To make your writing board even more convenient and functional, attach hooks at the bottom of the frame for placing towels and other kitchen items. Don't forget to provide a place for a piece of chalk, with which messages will be written for your household. For these purposes, make a small shelf a couple of centimeters wide, mounted on the frame. Another option is to attach the chalk to a string that is attached to a nail driven into the frame.

• A chandelier made from plastic spoons is a simple hand-made option, the implementation of which is cheap. A kitchen with such a chandelier looks unconventional, but guests will not be able to immediately guess what the lampshade is made of. Handles are cut off from plastic spoons. The round parts of spoons are glued to the surface of a large plastic bottle with a cut bottom. The placement of the spoons imitates fish scales, so the bottle will not be visible. You need to make a hole in the lid for the wire, and then also seal it around with spoons. The spoon chandelier is ready! If necessary, paint it the desired color.

Kitchen storage idea #7: use space efficiently

The kitchen is a room where there is always a lack of space, regardless of its size. Therefore, every storage idea will not be superfluous. To make the space under the sink, which is rarely used due to the placement of communications there, more functional, place several metal pipes in its upper part. The pipes are fixed side by side in a horizontal position. This storage idea will allow you to use the space under the sink to place household products. The containers are placed on pipes. One pipe under the sink may be enough. Then household products that have an elongated spray bottle are suspended from the pipe by it. If you attach metal pipe into the space under the sink is problematic, then use a plastic curtain rod from the bathroom.

A convenient storage solution that will definitely come in handy in the kitchen is a magnetic board. You can place a lot of metal utensils on it in a vertical position. If you can’t find a magnetic board on sale, then your kitchen will benefit from having a perforated sheet. Small S-shaped hooks are inserted into the holes for hanging items. If you paint the perforated canvas in the color of the walls, the kitchen will take on an original look.

If the kitchen has already been renovated, but was not convenient enough, then a storage idea using wooden clothespins will help. To utilize space on the inside or sides of kitchen cabinets, carefully glue clothespins in the desired location. This storage idea will allow you to hang kitchen textiles and many different small items - for example, towels, oven mitts, notes. Clothespins can also be glued to the wall. This storage idea frees you from drilling holes and purchasing hooks.

If there are surfaces in the kitchen that can be painted, feel free to grab your brushes and paints! We recommend painting the main area of ​​the walls white, and some small part orange. This color scheme

Advantage white the fact that it is easy to saturate it with colors. So this method goes well with all the subsequent ones.

Method number 2: update the facade of the kitchen unit

Instead of changing the headset completely, try covering it with a special film. ORACAL self-adhesive application film is perfect for this solution.

Handmade methods are also suitable for updating a kitchen set - for example, with the help of which surfaces can be decorated with any patterns. Graffiti will add a touch of modernity to kitchen design.

Method number 3: re-caulk the seams between the tiles

The kitchen backsplash quickly becomes dirty. This is understandable: during cooking, it is in the zone affected by fat, oils, and sauces. To transform it, you can buy tile grout and re-grout the seams. White tiles with old gray grout can be easily updated by any bright color- raspberry or orange. Just don’t forget about the overall color scheme of the kitchen and furniture.

The same can be done with the floor if it is laid out tiles. Don't be afraid to experiment with color, you can use light and dark colors grout for tiles.

Method number 4: hang new curtains

The least radical way to transform the kitchen - If the kitchen is made in classic style, then for expressiveness you can hang a solid thick canvas on the window.

In other cases, you can try light sets in bright and rich colors or with fruit print.

Method number 5: place containers in bright colors on the shelves

If the kitchen has open shelves or glass cabinets in which the contents of cooking mixtures or sugar can be seen, such elements will be an excellent design solution.

Method number 6: change the color of kitchen furniture

Within a day, without much hassle, you can update the dining set. Buy carnations, choose fabric - and replace the old upholstery kitchen corner to a new one.

If there are chairs or soft stools in the kitchen, you can reupholster the seats. They can also be painted in bright colors.

And if you don’t want to spend time reupholstering furniture or are bored with your dining table, take a look at the new one from. An extendable dining table for the living room from the Italian brand SIGNORINI & COCO will appeal to connoisseurs of exclusive things. Graceful elements of carved decor with gold leaf give it a unique charm.

Method number 7: change the lighting

Lighting will help you make significant changes to your kitchen interior. This is a feasible mission - to buy and hang another chandelier in a day. Lighting can be made at different levels - all you need to do is add a couple of sconces.

Updating kitchen facades is the right choice when the budget is small, but you need high-quality results. If your kitchen furniture is intact, but is already pretty tired, then do not rush to spend money and buy a new set. You can do it easier - update the kitchen facade with your own hands. At first glance, this may seem like a very complicated procedure. But, following all the rules and showing all your accuracy, the restoration of kitchen facades will take place quickly and as efficiently as possible.

• • Accessories for facades
  • Materials for replacing facades
  • Facade replacement process
  • Pasting with film
  • Rattan façade finishing

Preparation for renovation of facades

To replace kitchen facades, a standard set of tools is suitable, which, as a rule, is found in every home

Before you start updating kitchen facades with your own hands, you need to prepare all necessary tool and materials. In order for the work to be successful, you will need:

Important to consider: Even if you don’t use some tools while working, they should be ready so that you don’t have to waste time looking for them later.

Accessories for facades

No kitchen furniture is complete without fittings, the quality of which determines the life of the furniture. That is why you should not save on accessories. And if you are planning to update your kitchen facades, then you will need:

High-quality fittings mean pleasure from using new furniture facades, and this pleasure is as important as aesthetic

When repairing or updating kitchen furniture, try to select fittings so that all elements match the same style.

Materials for replacing facades

Facades are the face of the kitchen. This is why, as a rule, after replacing the old kitchen it is difficult to recognize

If you do not have carpentry skills, and you do not know how to update kitchen facades with your own hands, then you can purchase already finished goods or made to individual sizes in special workshops. It is important to take accurate measurements from old furniture, and having previously purchased the material.

Best to use:

Wood is considered the most preferred material for those purposes when it is necessary to update kitchen facades with your own hands. This material is distinguished by its strength, durability, environmental friendliness, and has a solid appearance.

MDF is a board made from wood fibers coniferous trees, obtained by pressing under high pressure and temperature. When repairing a kitchen unit and trying to update its facades with your own hands, MDF can become an indispensable assistant. This material is unpretentious in work, and its quality is always at its best.

Facade replacement process

The process of replacing wooden or MDF facades consists of several stages:

Updating facades with paint

Painting the facades is easy, and the result is a completely updated look for the kitchen.

After painting the facades, you can try to update the apron in the same style

You can update the facades of kitchen furniture using a method such as painting. This method of repairing old kitchen furniture can be called the simplest, but radical.

It is important to remember that painting facades is only suitable if the wooden covering or MDF covering is kept in good condition.

When repairing old furniture in the kitchen, using painting, you cannot do without the following materials:

Before repairing facades using a method such as painting, you must:

Using paint and a stencil, you can add new details to the facades that will refresh the kitchen design

After the facade repair is completed and the paint has dried, you can begin decorating. You can use a stencil to apply the pattern. You can also use plant leaves by first opening them with varnish. Such accessories, by the way, will look great on furniture made of wood or MDF.

After all work on updating the facade is completed, you can screw the fittings into place and install the doors in place.

Pasting with film

To prevent the kitchen set from being monochromatic and boring, you can cover only the lower part or the upper part with film.

Films for facades come not only in different shades, but also with imitation wood or metal

If you are planning to update the facade of your kitchen, you can use self-adhesive film. Such material is available, has good characteristics, and its range is amazing.

Stages of work:

• Before you start gluing, remove the facades and lay them on a horizontal surface;
• Remove all fittings;
• Next, you should wash the facades well with soda or soap;
• Wipe dry and degrease;
• After this, you can start cutting out the necessary elements from self-adhesive film, having previously decided on its color;
• The cut out elements are laid face up on the facade and lifted from one edge;
• The paper backing must be peeled off and applied to the surface of the facade, gradually removing the paper from underneath;
• The film must be leveled using a spatula or a simple clean cloth, moving it from the center to the sides;

If small bubbles form during the process of gluing the facades, they can be pierced with a needle. If they are large, it is better to cut them with a cutter and smooth them out.

Rattan façade finishing

Rattan can add a feeling of warmth and comfort to your kitchen interior. The most important thing in the process of decorating facades with rattan is to choose the right color that will match the rest of the style.

Rattan is ideal for kitchens in retro, country style and their varieties. Do-it-yourself finishing of kitchen facades with rattan involves the following steps:

Inexpensive renovation of the kitchen facade (video)

Updating or replacing facades in lately is becoming increasingly popular. People understand that it is from facades to to a greater extent depends on the appearance of their kitchen. And by using some techniques for updating kitchen facades, they have a great opportunity to show all their imagination and independently make changes to the interior of their kitchen.