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Ready to make a change in your kitchen, without the expense and hassle of sourcing and installing all-new everything? A new coat of paint on kitchen cabinets, when done well, can completely change the look of your kitchen\u2014on a minimal budget. (If you need proof, just see 6 Kitchen Cabinets Transformed with Paint.)<\/p>\n

Ready to get started? Here are 10 things to know:<\/p>\n

1. Wood is best.<\/h2>\n


Above: After consulting with an interior designer, Meredith found a paint shade for her unsightly wood cabinets that balances out the dark-colored tile backsplash and transforms the space. Read more about how she did it in Before & After: A Remodelista Editor\u2019s Dated California Kitchen Gets a Refresh. <\/p>\n

When it comes to painting cabinets, any kind of wood will do. \u201cUnfinished, painted, and stained wood all work well, as does MDF, compressed\/faux wood,\u201d says painter Albert Ridge in How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets: 5 Tips from a Master Painter. But painting is pretty forgiving: \u201cIn truth, any material that you can scuff up with sandpaper so that paint adheres is viable. That\u2019s why laminates aren\u2019t a good choice\u2014you can paint them, but it won\u2019t be long-lasting. Note that stained wood and glossy finishes have to first be de-glossed; I use a liquid sander, Wil-Bond, that\u2019s applied with a rag.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. You\u2019ll need to label each cabinet panel.<\/h2>\n


Above: Photograph from Ikea Upgrade: The SemiHandmade Kitchen Remodel. <\/p>\n

When taking cabinet doors off of their hinges and drawers out of their slots, you\u2019ll need to come up with a system to remember where everything goes. Draw a small diagram and label each piece accordingly so you can easily put them back in the correct places once they\u2019re dry.<\/p>\n

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And, you\u2019ll need tape: carefully cover hinges, hardware, and edges with painter\u2019s tape, and countertops with rosin paper or brown builder\u2019s paper. As with any paint job, the more thorough the prep, the better the result.<\/p>\n

3. Now is the time to deep-clean.<\/h2>\n


Above: For pantry-organizing tips, see Blisshaus: Bringing Back the Old World Pantry, One Kitchen at a Time plus The Organized Pantry: 8 Rules for Decanting Dried Goods and 7 Favorites: Classic Glass Pantry Storage Jars, both on The Organized Home. <\/p>\n

No, you can\u2019t keep food in your cabinets while you paint the exteriors. But never fear: now is also a perfect time to organize what you have. Remove everything, lay it out (Marie Kondo style), and weed out unused items. You\u2019ll also need to take the time to clean your cabinets thoroughly, inside and out, with a grease-cutting cleanser, to remove any residue or spills that have occurred over the years. Store foodstuffs in a separate room, if possible, during the painting process, then return them, newly organized, once your cabinets are finished and completely dry.<\/p>\n

4. You can come back from black.<\/h2>\n


Above: A kitchen in Philadelphia hotel Lokal by Jersey Ice Cream Co., with cabinets painted in Sherwin Williams\u2019s Seaworthy. See more in Trend Alert: The Cult of the Blue Kitchen. <\/p>\n

Of course you can easily paint your white- or light-colored cabinets in a darker, trendy shade. But if you\u2019ve grown tired of dark gray (or the deep blue that was on trend a couple of years ago; see: Trend Alert: The Cult of the Blue Kitchen), never fear: you can, with some effort, return your cabinets to a lighter shade. The key is in the primer: \u201cConsider tinting the primer to match the final color,\u201d suggests painter Albert Ridge in How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets: 5 Tips from a Master Painter. \u201cIf your color transition is extreme, you might instead add a coat of underbody, such as Fresh Start, a thicker, less transparent primer that hides more (and can also be tinted). You can have the tinting done in the paint store; I request 75 percent of the final color, so it\u2019s lighter but close.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(Meredith painted her bathroom black, then back to white again; her tips apply to the kitchen as well. Read on in Back from Black: Repainting the Bath from Dark to Light.)<\/p>\n

5. Use the hard stuff.<\/h2>\n

For cabinets, forget matte and eggshell finishes, and opt for semigloss, gloss, or satin instead\u2014hardy finishes that are easy to clean. \u201cYou want a surface that\u2019s durable and wipeable, so you won\u2019t be painting again for at least a few years,\u201d says Ridge.<\/p>\n

6. The magic number? 2 to 2.5.<\/h2>\n


Above: An arsenal of tools and brushes in DIY Paint: Designer Michaela Scherrer Mixes Her Own Shades of White. Photograph by Matthew Williams. <\/p>\n

Drop the roller: to get the best finish on painted cabinets, use a two- to two-and-a-half-inch fine bristle brush instead, which can get in the small corners and details. Or, if you must use a roller, find a mini one that will fit handily on smaller surfaces, then go over with a brush to eliminate roller marks and get into any tiny spaces.<\/p>\n

For more foolproof painting tips, see Remodeling 101: 12 Essential Tips for the Perfect Paint Job.<\/p>\n

7. For a clean, bright look, you can\u2019t go wrong with white.<\/h2>\n


Above: White cabinets meet white walls and a white backsplash in Reader Rehab: A Boston Kitchen Embraces the Light. <\/p>\n

Advises Berkeley, California-based interior designer Gustave Carlson (a member of our Remodelista Architect and Designer Directory): \u201cI like my cabinets to blend with the room color.\u201d White (his preference is Benjamin Moore\u2019s Linen White) \u201ccreates a quiet backdrop for the room\u2019s activities\u201d (and brings light in as well). Opting for a fresh coat of white paint? See more architects\u2019 picks in 10 Easy Pieces: Architects\u2019 White Paint Picks for Kitchen Cabinets.<\/p>\n

8. Have glass-fronted or open cabinets? Be sure to paint the interiors, too.<\/h2>\n


Above: A glass cabinet in Rehab Diary: A Hardworking Brooklyn Kitchen by Architect Annabelle Selldorf. <\/p>\n

The beauty of glass-fronted cabinets and open shelving is that it allows you to display what\u2019s inside. But don\u2019t forget that this puts the interiors of your cabinet boxes on display, too. These will need a careful coat of paint\u2014or, opt for a different shade on the interiors, for intrigue. (For more on the pros and cons of glass, and other types of cabinets, see Remodeling 101: A Guide to the Only 6 Kitchen Cabinet Styles You Need to Know.)<\/p>\n

9. Tired of blue? Try yellow.<\/h2>\n


Above: Photograph courtesy of British Standard, from Kitchen of the Week: Stardust in Northwest London. <\/p>\n

Blue cabinets and green cabinets have had their moments (see Architects\u2019 12 Favorite Blue Paints for Kitchen Cabinets). What\u2019s set to take off in 2019, according to the Pinterest 100: Top Trends for 2019? Yellow. Give it a try if you\u2019re feeling bold.<\/p>\n

10. Feeling impatient? There\u2019s spray paint for that.<\/h2>\n

If painting by hand sounds tiresome, it is possible to spray-paint your cabinets. Follow all of the same prep steps with care, then take your cabinet fronts and drawers outside (or meticulously cover everything else in the room) before spraying. Source a professional-quality sprayer and remember this mantra: multiple thin coats, not one thick one.<\/p>\n

More tips and tricks to know before you remodel:<\/p>\n