Charis Dorella

What To Do With Old Kitchen Cabinet Doors?

As someone who recently renovated their kitchen, I was left with a stack of old kitchen cabinet doors. It didn’t feel right to just throw them away, so I did some research and found some great ideas for repurposing them.

Step by Step Guide

Step 1:

Remove any hardware from the doors, such as hinges and knobs.

Step 2:

Clean the doors thoroughly with soap and water. Sand them down if they have a glossy finish.

Step 3:

Decide on your project and gather any necessary materials.

Step 4:

Apply primer to the doors and let them dry completely.

Step 5:

Paint or stain the doors to your desired finish and let them dry completely.

Top 10 Tips and Ideas

1. Turn them into a headboard by attaching them to a bed frame.
2. Create a storage bench by attaching the doors to a wooden frame.
3. Transform them into a decorative wall art piece by painting them and arranging them in a unique pattern.
4. Attach hooks to the doors and use them as a coat rack in your entryway.
5. Use them as a room divider by attaching them to a frame and adding hinges.
6. Transform them into a unique coffee table by attaching them to a wooden frame and adding legs.
7. Create a DIY chalkboard by painting the doors with chalkboard paint.
8. Use them to create custom shelving by attaching them to a wooden frame.
9. Transform them into a unique picture frame by attaching photos to the front and hanging them on the wall.
10. Use them to create a unique headboard for a child’s bed by painting them with chalkboard paint and letting them draw their own designs.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Repurposing old cabinet doors helps reduce waste and is environmentally friendly.
• Projects can be customized to fit your personal style and needs.
• Repurposing old items can save you money on buying new items.

Cons:

• Repurposing old cabinet doors can be time-consuming and require some DIY skills.
• Projects may require additional materials and tools.
• There is a risk that the finished product may not turn out as expected.

My Personal Review and Suggestion

Repurposing my old kitchen cabinet doors was a fun and rewarding project. I chose to turn them into a storage bench, and it turned out great! The only downside was that it required some additional materials and tools, but the end result was definitely worth it. I would suggest anyone with old cabinet doors to try repurposing them instead of throwing them away.

Question and Answer / FAQs

Q: Can I use the cabinet doors as a table top?

A: Yes, you can attach them to a wooden frame and add legs to create a unique coffee table or side table.

Q: Can I use the cabinet doors to create a DIY mirror?

A: Yes, you can attach a mirror to the front of the door and hang it on the wall for a unique and decorative touch.

Q: Can I use the cabinet doors to create a bookshelf?

A: Yes, you can attach the doors to a wooden frame and add shelves to create a custom bookshelf.