A hand painted kitchen is the perfect way to add unique character and style to the most used room in the house. While there are many options available when it comes to the materials, surfaces, and finishes for your kitchen, hand painting perhaps provides the most versatile and suitable choice for a wide range of design styles.
There are many reasons that a hand painted kitchen is a good idea.
All the colours of the rainbow, and more
Whether you are designing a brand new kitchen or giving your existing one a new lease of life, painting provides endless options when it comes to colour. If you want to match or coordinate your kitchen colours with something that appears in the adjoining space or another area of your home this is easily achieved. Or if you want to experiment with the latest trends in interior design colours, then you can do that too.
Hand-painted kitchens are versatile to any style
Some cabinetry and cabinet door materials and finishes are closely associated with particular design styles. Think high gloss polyurethane contemporary kitchens or stainless steel industrial for example. A hand-painted kitchen can be found across many different kitchen design styles. It is extremely common in some of the more traditional styles such as French Provincial or Hamptons but also just as suitable, and can definitely add a unique texture and visual appeal, to more modern and contemporary designs.
Easy maintenance and upkeep
All kitchens endure considerable wear and tear as we go about our daily tasks in there. The industry is constantly working on products and solutions that minimise the effects of the unavoidable nicks and bumps. But the reality is that once a laminate or coated door is damaged it can be costly and inconvenient, and sometimes maybe even impossible, to repair. Hand-painted kitchens can usually be touched or repaired with minimal cost and interruption.
Cost-effective way to update your look
Assuming that your kitchen cabinetry is made of material that is suitable for painting, then hand painting provides a cost-effective way of refreshing and revitalising the space. For a relatively small cost you can completely change the look and feel of your existing kitchen space with a fresh coat of paint.
No need to replace the entire kitchen
If you are looking for a fresh new look in your kitchen but don’t have the time or funds for a full-scale renovation, or perhaps the existing layout and cabinetry are still serving all the practical and functional aspects that you need, then a hand painted kitchen might just be the answer.
Is a hand painted kitchen for me?
There are definitely lots of benefits and great things about hand painted kitchens, but that doesn’t mean that they are the best option for every situation. Before you decide to launch into a hand painted kitchen project, here are a few things to consider.
What material is your cabinetry made of?
Not all materials are suitable for painting. And some may be able to be painted but require a lot of preparation and extra work that might make it not worth it in the end. So before you start picking out your paint colours you should determine whether your kitchen cabinetry is a good candidate for hand painting. Solid timber doors are perhaps the best canvas for painting. Engineered boards such as MDF or particle board may be suitable but it will also depend on what other products and finishes have been previously applied to the surface.
What finish do you currently have and what are you looking to achieve?
As well as the base material for the door you will need to consider the finish or coating that is currently on the doors and compare that against what finish you are trying to achieve. Can you easily remove or prepare the current finish to get the optimum outcome from your new paint job? Will the paint adhere, dry and finish to that particular surface appropriately? Or perhaps would it be better to source new material and doors and have them freshly painted in your chosen colours?
Assess the condition of existing doors and cabinetry
Assuming you have established that the material and finish of your existing cabinetry are suitable to be hand painted, you next need to look at what condition everything is in. It is easy enough to replace hardware such as hinges and handles if they are looking a little worse for wear, but if the cabinetry itself has seen better days, then simply painting over it might not be the best option. In some cases, it could even further highlight the less than desirable elements that have deteriorated over time.
How do you feel about the current design and layout?
Is it really just that your kitchen needs a facelift and a refresh? Or perhaps does it not suit your lifestyle and practical and functional requirements anymore? This is a really important question to consider before moving forward with your handpainted kitchen project. If, after careful thought, you discover that in fact what you need and want from your kitchen is much more than a new coat of paint, then it’s time to shift your focus. A brand new hand painted kitchen will not only look great but will also tick all the boxes when it comes to being a truly functional space that you enjoy spending time in. Let’s face it, you spend enough time in there, you might as well make it as enjoyable as possible.
The deciding factors: time and budget
When it comes to the crunch, the 2 biggest things that will influence how you proceed with your handpainted kitchen are time and money. Do you have enough of each of them to dedicate to a kitchen overhaul? Or do you have limited of both yet are still looking for a great looking kitchen on a much less intense and involved scale?
Whichever option you choose, hand painted kitchens provide an amazing opportunity to inject some truly unique style into your home.
Whether it is a brand new kitchen or a lovingly restored facelift to a trusty kitchen that has served you well, the experts at Highlands Hand Painting are standing by to help you with your hand painted kitchen project. Contact Highlands Handpainting on 1300 662 112, submit an online enquiry, or visit us at 12 Graham Hill Road Narellan NSW.