Project Spotlight! Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Cranston, RI

January 31, 2022

Fresh style without the messy, expensive remodel.

Kitchen cabinet painting isn’t new, but it’s exploded in popularity in recent years. This is partly because kitchens are more of a focal point than ever, with open concepts turning what used to be a workstation into a gorgeous feature. As homeowners embrace this fresh focus, many want MORE for their space too. Stained finishes are beautiful, but color offers a deeper opportunity for style, customization, and personality. 

Today, let’s take a look at some of the benefits of cabinet painting, and then we’ll check out a beautiful kitchen we just finished in Cranston, RI.

Should you paint your kitchen cabinets?

Asking yourself these questions can help:

  1. Does your kitchen meet your needs overall? The right size, layout, and functionality?
  2. Are your cabinets in decent condition? 
  3. Are your cabinets worth investing in? Cabinet painting isn’t as expensive as a remodel, but it isn’t cheap. Painting is really only a good fit if you have nicely made cabinets that will offer value for years to come. 

If you answered yes, the chances are good that cabinet painting is a solid choice. And the benefits are huge! The process is much, much faster than a full remodel, letting you get back to enjoying your kitchen in days instead of weeks or months. 

If you work with a true professional cabinet painter, they also will have an off-site spray shop for painting your cabinet doors and drawer faces. This keeps the process out of your home, and allows for the highest-quality finishes possible. 

A closer look at cabinet painting in Cranston

In this case, our client had a lovely kitchen, but they wanted more than just white cabinets. With the open concept and beautiful island, the potential was huge. 

It was decided that we’d go with a darker gray for the lower cabinets, offering a nice neutral style, but with more character and depth. We refreshed the uppers, keeping them light and bright as a point of contrast with the lowers. This is a really popular approach, and it’s not hard to see why!

Do you have questions about cabinet painting?

Contact the team at Elco Painting! Cabinets happen to be one of our specialties, and we’d love to discuss the process in more detail.

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