'Tis the Season to Refinish: Holiday Kitchen Cabinet Inspiration

The holiday season is fast approaching, and before you know it, the heart of household family gatherings and festive meals and celebrations will be centered around your kitchen. If refreshing your kitchen without the expense or hassle of a full renovation is what you are planning this holiday season, then why not consider cabinet refinishing in Boise to transform the space right in time for the holidays? Here are some great ideas to help you prepare your kitchen for the holidays with beautifully refinished cabinets.

Warm Winter Neutrals

Soft white, cream, or warm beige tones help create an inviting kitchen this holiday season. Neutral cabinet colors create cozy, timeless backdrops that work well with holiday decor such as garlands, candles, and seasonal table settings.

Finishing Ideas:

Matte white cabinets paired with brass hardware create an ultra-clean classic look.
Wooden accents on cream-colored cabinets will provide that classic touch in the kitchen and a nice warmth with a natural texture.
Neutral cabinets also come with contrast since they blend with darker countertops or backsplashes for added visual appeal.

Vibrant Pops of Color

Add some glee and vibrancy to your kitchen cabinets with bold colors. Deep greens, rich reds, or any jewel tone brings a festive, vibrant life into a room. One great trick of the trade is adding just a pop of color, maybe the lower cabinets or the kitchen island, then keeping the upper cabinets neutral.

Color Ideas:

Forest green or emerald cabinets can be matched with gold or brass hardware for that glamorous, high-end holiday feel.
Brighten up the season with cranberry red cabinets in the kitchen, adding an explosion of pop color.
Navy blue cabinetry is one very classy and versatile color that will suit holidays such as Christmas and other times of the year.

Party Colors Two-Toned Cabinets

For a trendy modern touch in your kitchen, think about finishing with two-toned cabinets. Paint the upper and the lower cabinets in two different colors since it's pretty simple to create an interesting visual using a two-tone, and your kitchen will look as if it has been professionally designed. Using light colors for the top with deep dark colors used on the lower cabinets adds depth to this composition while keeping the balance.

Combination Ideas:

White top cabinet with dark green bottom cabinet creates a slick holiday feel
Gray top cabinets with navy blue bottom cabinets can provide a cool wintery aesthetic
Wood-stained bottom cabinets with cream-colored top cabinets give a great combination of natural warmth and light tones.

Old-Time Glamour with Glazed Cabinets

Glazing your cabinets may just be the trick if you are into a very old-school, vintage look for the holidays. Adding any type of glaze to painted or stained cabinets gives them depth that brings an old-timey, timeless feel to the space. This works especially well if your holiday style leans toward rustic or old-world.

Glaze and Stain Ideas:

Distressed white glazed cabinets with copper or iron hardware should work out fairly well to get a farmhouse holiday look.
Try stained wood cabinets, preferably with an overlay of glaze, to create a rich and stately look.
To finish the look, pair glazed cabinets with vintage holiday decor pieces, such as wreaths, pine garlands, or candle lanterns.

Holiday Hardware Magic

The proper hardware can make newly refinished cabinets pop with a little holiday sparkle. As easy and impactful as swapping out the knobs, pulls, and handles on your kitchen for a little festive update.

Hardware Ideas:

Brass or gold hardware is luxe and really gives a holiday-inspired shine the whole season through.
Go for the vintage knobs creating stars, snowflakes, or even floral patterns. That would give a whimsical and old-fashioned appeal.
If you are after modern contrasting light-colored cabinets, the best route to take is matte black or brushed nickel hardware with bold yet subtle light.

Holiday Lighting to Emphasize Refinished Cabinets

Lighting can become a major embellisher in making your refinished cabinets beautifully highlight coziness in the kitchen during holidays. While you may add string lights or even under-cabinet lighting, the right lighting will make your kitchen look great for the holidays.

Lighting Ideas:

Add LED strip lights under cabinets to highlight that fresh finish of the cabinets while making your countertops look wonderful.
Hang string lights in merry colors, as they dangle over your cabinets. Voilà, merry magic comes alive!
Keep warm during those colder months with pendant lighting with warm-toned bulbs in the kitchen.

Holiday Accessories and Decor

Once you've refinished your cabinets, nothing's left but the grand finale: holiday decor! With simple seasonal accessories, you can add finishing touches to your kitchen for the holiday season. Want to hang a wreath or show off holiday-inspired dishware? These touches will make your holiday-ready kitchen that little extra special.

Decor Ideas:

Add fresh greenery and seasonal character to your space by draping wreaths or garlands around, even on top of your cabinets.
Holiday-patterned plates and other dinnerware can be displayed to feature-rich, celebratory patterns, and colors by placing the pieces on open shelves or glass-front cabinets.
Seasonal candles in the kitchen will add warmth, soft light, and holiday scent by placing them on countertops or shelves.

Get Your Kitchen Holiday-Ready Right Now!

Get brand-new, refinished kitchen cabinets and refresh the look and feel of your space just in time for the holidays. Whether you opt for neutral winter tones, festive pops of color, or a vintage-inspired glaze, your refinished cabinets will create a space that’s both gorgeous and inviting—perfect for cozy family gatherings and holiday entertaining. Top those festive colors off with some new hardware, lighting, and seasonal decor to complete your holiday-ready kitchen!

Thinking about cabinet refinishing? Well get a head start by contacting Paul’s Precision Painting today and get a holiday makeover in the kitchen just in time for the season!