Kitchen Design Inspiration

Small or large, we've got plenty of ideas to inspire your Kitchen makeover.

Kitchen DIY & Craft Projects

From crafty projects to making your own furniture. Find it here.

 

Kitchen Improvements

There are so many affordable ways to give a update a Kitchen.

Kitchen Repairs

Understand how your Kitchen works and tackle your own repairs.

 

 

Do-it-yourself & Crafts

Self-adhesive hooks hold pot lids
I have seen a lot of great ideas popping up on the Internet, but from an affordability and organisation point of view this is one of the best. Use self-adhesive cup hooks mounted on the inside of a kitchen cabinet door to hold pot lids...
Add a colour splash to your kitchen
Live in a house long enough and you soon become bored with the look. It's nice to be able to go out and buy a can or two of paint and spend an hour or two painting a few small walls to make a huge difference. This kitchen got a coat of Plascon Polvin matt in a deep, turquoise blue and then a swirly design with Plascon Waterbased Glazecoat.
Mobile kitchen countertop or server
When you need extra counter space or a rmobile server or bar cart, this kitchen cart is the perfect solution. It can be as sleek or as casual as you like, depending on your colour choices and finishes. While this cart is fitted with a butcher block, a more affordable option would be to fit a Formica Laminate countertop that you will find at your local Builders Warehouse.
How to make your own kitchen cabinets
Since most ready-made kitchen cabinets only come in standard sizes, you may need to make your own kitchen cabinets if you want custom or irregular-sized cabinet. Having demonstrated how to make at our DIY Divas Kitchen Cabinet Workshop, I want to share with you how easy it is to make your own kitchen cabinets from scratch.
Build a laundry cupboard
Being the experts at designing cottage and shabby chic furniture, we asked www.Shabby-Chic.co.za to give us advice on designing the perfect furniture for a laundry room.
How to add mosaic tile to kitchen countertop
In last month's issue of Home-Dzine Online I gave my kitchen countertop a makeover. After a couple of weeks of living with it, I decided I wasn't happy and wanted to consider another option - applying mosaic tile to a kitchen countertop.
Fit a shelf above kitchen cabinets
Make use of empty space above your kitchen cabinets by fitting an attractive display shelf that you can easily build in a day.
Grow fresh herbs in your kitchen
You can have fresh herbs all year round with a built in countertop herb garden. The only requirement is that the plants receive a fair amount of light during the day, so preferably place close to a window.
How to tile a kitchen splashback
Just as good looking as it is practical, a tiled splashback is a smart option for upgrading hardworking surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry.
Add moulding and trim to plain kitchen cabinets
Give kitchen cupboards a new look by adding mitred moldings and trim to the existing cabinet doors. A number of decorative trims are available at your local Builders Warehouse and it's easy to stain or paint the trims in a contrasting or matching colour.
Easy DIY storage options for a kitchen
Installing pull-out storage drawers allows you to have full access to cabinet space for storing most kitchen items. Simply by removing the centre panel [stile] on a cabinet and attaching it to the door, you can install wider pull out shelves inside your cabinets, and it only takes about a hour to do it.
How to make raised panel cabinet door
Adding raised panel doors allows you to be more creative with the style of door that you choose to replace existing kitchen doors. Simply by building up and adding pine profiles, moulding or trim, there are a variety of door styles that you can put together.
Easy DIY pullout storage for a kitchen
Not only practical for a kitchen, you can use pull-out drawers and shelves in your built-in cupboards to store shoes and clothing, inside bathroom cabinets to allow for easy-to-reach storage, and they are particularly handy as a replacement for fixed shelves in a pantry.
A kitchen update you can afford
Use Rust-0leum spray paint to spruce up tired kitchen cabinets, tables and chairs. We used Rust-Oleum to lift a dreary kitchen. Storage tins and wicker baskets on the work top are sprayed with Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2X in Sage Green (Gloss) and Berry Pink (Gloss).
Distressing kitchen cabinets
The main technique described in this project involves applying two layers of contrasting paint and then sanding the surface to reveal underlayers of paint and bare wood. For the appearance of additional use, you can further distress any surface by hitting it with a hammer, screwdriver, or a heavy chain.
How to paint kitchen cupboards
One of the most dramatic things you can do to revitalise your kitchen is to change the look of your kitchen cabinets. There are lots of ways to do this, but one of the easiest is by painting them.
Paint kitchen cabinets in two tone
Add interest to your kitchen with two-tone painted cabinets. Painted in a dark and light shade the contrast these cabinets are also given an antique effect.
Drawer Dividers
A trip to the hardware store, a couple pieces of wood and some amazing glue... and you can say hello to organized bliss.
Hanging pot rack
Keep cooking utensils within reach by building a lattice pot rack to hang them from the ceiling.
Chalkboard menu board
Build a custom-framed chalkboard to hang in your kitchen, creating a central location for everyone to leave messages, write up menus or keep up with each others' schedules.
Rotating storage shelf
Get everything within reach! This spacious, double-level shelving unit pivots in and out effortlessly and allows you to keep clutter out of sight and still within easy reach.
Add a pole space rack
I have always wanted a pole system in my kitchen, but when I went out to buy one recently, not only was it quite pricey but they didn't have the components that I wanted in stock. So..... here we go again. Here's how to make your own pole system for the kitchen countertop.
Extend or lengthen kitchen countertops
Add an extension to your existing countertop or worktop to provide more space or add a breakfast bar.
Update traditional wood cabinets
Painting kitchen cabinets is an affordable and fairly easy way of giving your kitchen a face lift. If your kitchen features cabinets stained a dark colour or where the colour has become yellow, a coat of white paint will brighten the look.
Add more countertop
Add an extension to your kitchen to add even more countertop space and a place for casual dining - without sacrificing your work surface.
Kitchen organisation centre
Sort out a messy and cluttered kitchen with an organised pantry or kitchen cabinet. A 4-door pantry cupboard can easily be customised to keep a household organised - as well as to store food.
Make a modern kitchen trolley [PDF] + Diagram [PDF]
Next time you’re whipping up some magic in the kitchen, take advantage of our willing assistant. Fixed
on rollers for easy mobility, our kitchen trolley can be
stationed wherever you need it. A recessed compartment stores your bottles, while the drawer offers space for small implements.
Preparation for painting kitchen cabinets [PDF]
Before you attempt any painting, make sure that you follow the preparation steps below. If you don’t you could end up with a surface that scratches easily or does not adhere as it should to the surface.
New look for a kitchen [PDF]
Painting kitchen cabinets is one of the least expensive ways to update the look of your kitchen and, it’s not as difficult as you may think. You can also give your cabinets a little added pizzazz with a faux antique finish, to create a unique and personalised look that is well worth the extra effort.

 

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