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ome days it’s not easy to get inspired about dinner, and a kitchen with cabinets that are more shabby than chic doesn’t help. The good news is, if your kitchen is timber or laminate, you don’t need to do a complete reno to give it new life. It’s amazing what some paint, new handles and a little trim can do.
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1. Identify the cabinet
First, establish what finish is currently on your cupboards: are they stained or painted timber, laminate or maybe 2pac? No matter the answer, there’s a smart solution with varying degrees of difficulty. Timber doors can be stripped or sanded before being painted or stained, while laminate doors can be given a coat of paint that’s fit for purpose. Don’t forget, you’ll also need to do the frames, end panels and the like. As a professional finish, 2pac needs specialist handling (see box, opposite, below).
2. Put a handle on it
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1 Prestige 34mm knob in Antique Iron, $3.78, I/N: 3962354. 2 Prestige ‘Hampton’ 25mm knob in Black, $24/pack of 6, I/N: 3962309. 3 Ikonic 37mm round knob in Brushed Nickel, $29/pack of 10, I/N: 3962283. 4 Prestige 31mm cushion knob in Brushed Nickel, $6, I/N: 4020580. 5 Kaboodle 64mm cup handle in Brushed Nickel, $6.30, I/N: 2667727. 6 Prestige 66mm ellipse knob in Pewter, $4.88, I/N: 3962323. 7 Prestige 128mm large bridge handle in Matte White, $9/twin pack, I/N: 3962292. 8 Prestige ‘Hampton’ 96mm handle in Metallic Gold, $15/pack of 4, I/N: 3962304. 9 Ikonic ‘Hampton’ 96mm handle in Brushed Nickel, $26/pack of 10, I/N: 3962285. 10 Prestige 76mm metal handle in Antique Copper, $5.30, I/N: 4023472. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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Words Nellie McLaren. Photography Becky Kimball
Changing outdated cabinet pulls and knobs has the same effect on a kitchen as a statement necklace over a basic black dress. Matt black is a striking finish with long-lasting appeal, while metals such as copper and brass, and tactile materials such as timber can add warmth. Use Blu-Tack to attach new knobs to cabinet fronts