If you are looking for a way to add color, depth and personality to your kitchen while preserving some of its natural look, consider kitchen cabinet refacing. Adding a little paint or stain as well as new cabinet doors can really do a lot for the character of the room.

There are many different styles from which to choose when it comes to refacing your kitchen cabinets. If you want to create a unified look, consider replacing cabinet doors, drawer fronts and hardware that match your appliances, flooring and countertops. You can even use this facelift to create a particular style.

One option is the arts and crafts era type cabinetry. Here the value was simple lines and fine craftsmanship. Choose richly colored cabinets with a simple design or go with glass-paned cabinet doors that can display your dishes and other items. You may even wish to choose freestanding cabinets with wrought-iron hardware will also add great character and depth to this type of style and design.

Another type you can choose is contemporary. This means the look will be simple, slick and chic. Here you would want to go for a minimalist look when choosing cabinets and cabinet doors. Instead of selecting doors with extra curves or ornamentation, go for those that are flushed so the overall look will be flat. Choose straight, simple door handles to complete the style.

The country kitchen is another option. This means choosing comfortable cabinets that are casual in appearance. Beadboard cabinet door fronts will create this laid-back look along with some open shelves that will display cooking utensils and other items that will make it appear altogether homey. You can also use glaze to give your cabinets a slightly distressed appearance.

Another style that can be found in many older houses is the old world kitchen. Here the style is intricate and ornate. The cabinets found in this type of kitchen will be sturdy with fancy moldings and designs so the overall appearance is that of French or Italian furniture. Paint the cabinets using earthy tones and sand or glaze them to further complement the old world style.

When choosing a style for you r kitchen, you will definitely want to take cost into consideration. First work out a budget, then figure out what will fit into it. If you already know what type of look you want, find out what it will cost and whether or not you have the funds to acquire it. Choose kitchen items that will match the style you select. This is especially important if you will be showing any of it off on open shelves or on top of cabinets. Also consider space. This is very important. A smaller kitchen will work better with different styles than a larger one and it is important to make this distinction before proceeding with your remodeling and refacing plans. Best of all, have fun. You should delight in your new project and the choices you will make. Choose colors that match your personality and the type of home you occupy.