AFTER - Bright and Lovely 2-Tone Cabinets and Hardware

BEFORE - Dull and Outdated Paint and Knobs

2-Tone Cabinet Painting in Manhattan

The kitchen, that proverbial heart of the home, has evolved in recent months in many a home to the proverbial heart of work space. Manhattan residences are not synonymous with McMansions or sprawling spaces where a home office can be quickly carved in an under-utilized room. Here, things are organized for maximum efficiency in every square foot; there simply are no under-utilized rooms. So, the new work-at-home model – whether temporary or permanent - must be adapted to what’s available. Here it was one outdated kitchen.

The client wanted to refresh her kitchen/home office combo, so after beautiful new counters and a modern horizontal-pattern backsplash were installed, we breezed in to paint the cabinets and install new hardware. The upper cupboards have been smoothly coated with the Sherwin-Williams satin paint named Pure White. The lower ones are Tricorn Black, also in satin, also a Sherwin-Williams product. The hardware is an understated elegant brushed nickel in simple square knobs and horizontal draw pulls. We suspect this lady can work better, smarter and more efficiently for having this stylish, sleek, new update at the end of her 14-foot [give or take] commute to work.

AFTER

BEFORE

Compass Concierge Painting Contractor NY

The power of a first impression can make or break a property sale on first look. With home buyers shopping online initially these days, home sellers are wise to set the stage for a wow factor from that proverbial first impression. And this almost always involves paint. Fresh coats of paint are simply the least expensive bang for your buck in presenting a lovely interior, and here in Chelsea, a stunning kitchen as well. The Chelsea section of Manhattan hugs the Hudson River and offers trendy night spots, chic shops and abundant art galleries.

Dark wood cabinets plunged this kitchen into a dull and dingy space which didn’t seem to fit into the neighborhood or the home. Our Paintworks team rolled in not only to paint the entire apartment, but also to resurface these cabinets for a smooth, sophisticated rendition of one very cool, contemporary kitchen. We moved cabinet doors to our uniquely-designed paint studio, controlled for temperature and dust and outfitted with brilliant lighting. Once completely smooth and dry, we carefully returned and installed them. The owner putting this up for sale understands that fresh paint can close a sale, often at asking price or perhaps higher. New owners are sure to enjoy the timeless white kitchen for decades, as white continues to top the annual kitchen color popularity survey by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (nkba.org).  

AFTER Painting and replacing hardware

Cabinet Painter Manhasset

Making kitchens sexy again is in our skill set, especially when working with homeowners who embrace a vision of sophistication like these folks. They meticulously planned to transform the heart of their home from an outdated dull country theme to an outstanding dynamite contemporary style. Knotty pine, wallpaper and a plaid valance might spell homey rustic in the Adirondacks, but here in Manhasset, it evokes the dullness of yesteryear. After having their old backsplash, countertops, some cabinetry and wallpaper removed, our Paintworks team was called in to paint and resurface all the cabinets.

 Kitchen Cabinets Resurfaced

in Two Colors

The new sleek panel-front cabinets over that spectacular lipstick red stove have been finished with the fresh, bright appeal of white. The lower cupboards, as well as the island base, now wear an elegant coat of Benjamin Moore’s Iron Mountain, a deep charcoal that exudes a timeless quality. When a project turns out with such a handsome design and thoroughly practical function, we are thrilled to have been a part of it. You can be daring and sensible, and this newly renovated kitchen has to be the envy of all in this small hamlet, population under 9,000, on the north shore of Long Island.

 See more of the transformation and our kitchen cabinet painting process below in our video:

Before

After

After

Residential Cabinet Spraying, Long Island, NY

The nicest family with great kids, a rambunctious dog and a gorgeous kitchen in need of updating before the holidays reached out for cabinet resurfacing, and we were excited to be part of the plan. From old dull brown to exciting fresh White Dove by Benjamin Moore, the Paintworks crew expertly removed the cupboard doors and drawers to spray off-site at our own special shop space designed for these projects. This soft white paint with a hint of gray is extremely popular, especially for kitchens, and the choice of satin texture offers a slight sheen that is easy to clean. Certainly their extended family and friends will be wowed by this new, very light, very bright heart of the home.