As many of you know our family appeared on HGTV’s House Hunters earlier this year. When we began filming we weren’t even close to being ready to move in. While we were still prepping, I was able to knock out small projects that were fun, easy to do and inexpensive. Let’s be real, renovations are not cheap so I was definitely looking for projects that would make a real impact for not a lot of cash.
This easy DIY helps you provide a serious upgrade to your cabinets that are easy to change anytime you want. Our home was built in the 1920’s so everything isn’t perfect but it will last forever. Our cabinets don’t have backing so to spice it up a bit I created patterned backings to make the bare wall look amazing. To start gather large card board boxes, scissors, fabric of your choice, a tape measure and a hot glue gun.
- Measure the length and width of the inside of your cabinets.
- Once you have those measurements, cut out card board pieces in the exact measurement and shape of you cabinets.
- Take your fabric and make sure too cut a section that will cover the front of the card and slightly fold over the edges and corners.
- Use your hot glue gun to glue the fabric to the card board on all four sides and let it cool.
- Carefully insert the covered part so that your fabric is visible inside the cabinet.
- Press it firmly into the back of the cabinet until its snug.
- Repeat these directions until you cover all or part of your backings.
I hope you found this cabinet upgrade simple to do. It can pack a real punch in an otherwise ugly or boring cabinet. Leave me a comment and upload photos to show me how this easy DIY worked for you. Enjoy!
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