When it comes to our homes and design, we can be our worst enemy. We shut ourselves in, we stuff closets full of things we do not need, and we settle for kitchen cabinets that are full of mismatched containers and lids that rain every time we open the doors.
Even if we cannot break out a sledge hammer and move walls to create some livable space, we can rediscover the space we have and easily make it bigger. One way to do this is to open up some of the cabinetry in the room. A lot of designers go for open shelving instead of upper cabinets in the kitchen, which creates a clean and contemporary look. At the same time it gives the owner a place to store cereal bowls and cookbooks. Remove a few cabinet doors and you can create your own open shelving for little to no cost.
Get started
Tools you need: screwdriver, utility knife, tape measure
Materials: pencil, command adhesive tape strips, contact paper/wall paper (optional)
Remove the doors. Depending on the kitchen cabinets you have in your kitchen, the process may very slightly.
1. Using the screwdriver, unscrew the hinge from the cabinet, leave the hidges attached to the door.
2. Tape a sealed storage bag to the back of the cabinet door for the screws and hinges if you remove them completely. If you cabinets have magnetic or metal catchers, you can remove those too and store them in the bag with the screws.
3. Most modern cabinets have hinges that are located inside the cabinets so the doors easily detach from the hinges with a small flip of the interior latch on the hinge. You may choose to leave the interior hinges intact, or remove them with a screwdriver and store them along with cabinet doors in a dry place.
Opening up kitchen cabinets creates an airy feeling and provides a sense of space and depth in the kitchen, especially if the cabinets are dark and dated. This new, open space provides functional storage, yet gives more decorative place to display some favorite pieces of yours. If the backs of the cabinets are unattractive, correct this by adding some color using decorative paper.
Decorate kitchen cabinet backs
Use measuring tape to measure the spaces between the shelves of your cabinet. If the shelves remove, take them out and measure the kitchen cabinet back all at once. Using a pencil and scissors, measure and cut out pieces of decorative paper or wall paper. Apply the paper to the back of the cabinet for a fresh fun look. You can display glasses, decorative plates, or other items there.
You can use the same idea to display other items, your collection or just about anything, even walking canes and sticks. The possibilities are endless.
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