7,800 SAVES ON HOUZZ
This lovely kitchen was designed by renowned architect Barnes Vanze, built by Gibson Builders and hand painted the glazed cabinets by yours truly. Barnes Vanze has gotten over 7,800 saves for this photo alone! Imagine getting to cook dinner in this kitchen!
HOW TO
Although this was new construction, painted cabinets are a wonderful way to update existing cabinets. Options include solid paint, glazed finishes and painted patterns. All of our furniture finishes are available for painted kitchen cabinets (or bathroom vanities!). Check our custom painted samples here.
- PREP Prep matters a lot! Make sure to really clean your existing cabinets. We like to use eco-friendly Krud Kutter by Rustoleum.
- PAINT Remove the doors and either hand paint or spray primer and 2 coats of latex on each side, and on the boxes. Watch for drips. Benjamin Moore is our go-to paint. Talk with your local paint store who can tell you which of their products are best for your project.
- GLAZE Glaze the cabinets with your choice of finish. This French inspired kitchen was glazed with a 3 color Dragged Finish. Farrow & Ball Stone Blue is the base paint on the island. We switched it up for a more curated look on the wall cabinets and glazed them in an antique white palette, including Benjamin Moore Bone White.
- SEAL We’re picky about color. Oil based urethanes will yellow, so we usually use a waterbased urethane. 1-2 coats is best.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE? KEEPING YOUR SANITY
The big question I usually get is “how long will I be out of my kitchen?” Estimate two weeks if you’re having it professionally painted. Longer if you’re doing this on your own.
You DON’T need to empty your cabinets if you’re only having the outside painted. Once the doors are removed you can have the inside protected with plastic.
MORE IDEAS
Hand painted finishes can be soft like this Prouts Neck, ME kitchen, glazed cabinets with a soft faux bois in milky creams.
Or glazed and patterned with this classic pinstripe, like this bathroom vanity.
Upgrade your glazed cabinets with a faux bois finish. This painted wood was glazed with a faux woodgrain finish in walnut.
3 MORE KITCHEN UPDATE IDEAS
Customize your kitchen with a gorgeous backsplash in back-painted glass like this one we did for designer Annie Elliott.
Add smart accessories like our favorite: the canvas floorcloth. Easy to clean with a wet wipe, these are super hard-wearing works of art for the floor. Here is the floorcloth portfolio.
Update kitchen floors with hand painted finishes like a classic stripe. Check this dream kitchen by Marika Meyer Design.
SHARE YOUR KITCHEN UPDATES!
Painted cabinets will transform your kitchen! Do it and share your photos with hashtag #billetcollins. We can’t wait to see it!
Best,
