Have you got damaged or broken kitchen doors?
Is it spoiling the look of your kitchen?
Here at Kitchen Warehouse, one of our most frequent requests from customers is, can we colour match kitchen doors?
Exact Matching Can Be Difficult
Whilst exact colour matching can be difficult, we can definitely help!
Part of the problem with trying to replace a single or a couple of kitchen doors is the sheer volume of styles and colourson the market.
This means that if someone gets in touch with us and asks if we can match a gloss white kitchen door, we have to tell them that there is a 98% chance that it will not match.
An Example: So Many Different Shades of White
There are so many different shades of white, for example, that it is almost impossible to replicate the shade that you had the first time around.
To help put it into perspective, let us list some shades of white that we have thought of off the top of our head: White, Brilliant White, Cotton White, Off White, Ochre White, Marble White, Jasmine White, Jasmine White, Orchid White…
And that’s literally off the top of our head! There are many, many more!
But we’re sure you get the idea!
The Pitfalls of Trying to Match New Kitchen Doors With Old Ones
To be brutally honest, even if you do know your kitchen supplier and the range of your door, realistically, your replacement will still not be a perfect matching kitchen door.
This is because it will come from a different door batch, which is likely to result in a slight variation in the shade.
But What If You Do Manage to Get the Right Door Match?
Let’s say you do manage to get the right door batch – and that’s unlikely – your problems don’t end there, unfortunately.
You still have to take into consideration that all kitchen doors will fade slightly over the years. Over time, kitchen cabinet doors will naturally discolour and weather.
This means that the chances are that the replacement still won’t match the original shade exactly.
Not the Answer You’re Looking For…
We realise that this may not be the answer you’re looking for. However, at Kitchen Warehouse, we pride ourselves on offering reliable and genuinely honest service.
At the end of the day, we love kitchens, and we want you to love your kitchen too.
The most important thing to us is that you end up with a kitchen that you are completely happy with.
That’s unlikely to happen if we sell you a couple of replacement kitchen cabinet doors, knowing in our hearts they will not give you the exact match you were after for your kitchen doors.
All Is Not Lost
We appreciate that hearing the truth about door matching might be disappointing and frustrating – especially if you only have one or two doors that really need replacing.
However, all is not lost. There are a couple of options open to you for replacement doors.
Two Different Colours For Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors
If only one or two of your existing cabinets really need replacing, it’s always going to be a bit frustrating having to replace them all. That much is obvious and understandable.
One solution is to go slightly against convention with your kitchen design.
Do All Your Kitchen Cupboard Doors Need to be the Same Colour?
Maybe it’s time to ask the question: Do all your kitchen cupboard doors need to be the same colour?
Of course, that’s the way things normally are. You might even think it’s the way things have always been. And you’d be right on both counts.
Many kitchens you see – both today and in the past – feature two colours: one for the cabinet doors and another for the walls.
This has certainly been the default position for kitchen interior design for decades, and with good reason.
A well-chosen colour for the cabinet doors mixed with a little bit of contrast for the walls is, and always will be, a winning combination.
There Are No Rules
But when it comes to kitchen design, there are no rules as such. Some would say rules are there to be broken anyway!
In recent years, kitchen design has become more interesting. Interior designers have shown that the moulds can be broken.
For instance, darker colours – virtually ignored for years – have become very much in vogue as choices of colour for the kitchen. Yes, the same guiding principles remain – darker colours should only be used sparingly in smaller spaces so that the chosen shade doesn’t overpower the space or make it feel claustrophobic.
Kitchen Colour Schemes Can Be More Interesting
However, homeowners are now clear that darker colours can work well in smaller kitchens.
Similarly, the use of bolder statement colours for new cabinet doors and brighter pops of colour around the kitchen have become more popular.
Times change – and we have certainly moved on from the time when virtually all kitchens were wall-to-wall magnolia!
Can Two Colours Be Better Than One?
Following on from this, it’s noticeable that the use of two different colours for cabinet doors has been embraced by kitchen interior designers.
What better way to create contrast and visual appeal than to have two colour choices for your kitchen doors?
So, if you’ve got a couple of damaged cabinets on a lower run of existing kitchen cabinets – but the opposite ones or the run of cabinets above are fine – why not just change up the colour of the kitchen doors for the run of cabinets with the damaged ones?
It’s a genuine solution.
Create Contrast and Visual Appeal
Depending on the layout of the kitchen, choosing different colours for opposite runs of cabinets (or for upper and lower runs) can have great visual appeal.
And it means that you need to replace kitchen cabinet doors across the whole kitchen!
Replacement Kitchen Doors – An Affordable Option
And the other option that should not be forgotten is that while exact door matching is virtually impossible, rejuvenating your whole kitchen with replacement kitchen doors remains a completely affordable plan of attack.
With our fantastic prices for replacement kitchen doors, help is still at hand. You could revamp your entire kitchen with minimal expense.
Let’s look at some of the benefits of buying new doors for your kitchen cabinets.
What Are the Benefits of Replacement Doors?
Replacing your cabinet doors gives you several advantages over the other option of a complete kitchen overhaul.
A Kitchen Makeover that is Cost-Effective and Affordable
Simply replacing kitchen doors, as opposed to all your kitchen cabinets, is the budget-friendly way to update your kitchen.
It gives your kitchen a fresh new look. Installing new doors to your existing cabinets can feel like you have installed a brand new kitchen, even though all you have actually done is refreshed the cabinet doors.
A Stress-Free and Convenient Way to Update Your Kitchen
A full kitchen re-fit can be as stressful as it is costly.
Replacing your existing cabinet doors with new doors is much quicker and your kitchen transformation can potentially take only a matter of days.
Why Wait Months for a Kitchen Update?
A full kitchen renovation can take weeks – and sometimes months – to complete.
Ordering and fitting new doors is a much simpler process. It’s much more straightforward than the disruption to daily life that often comes attached with a whole new kitchen installation.
An Eco-Friendly Option
An added bonus to the option of simply replacing your existing doors is that it reduces waste.
Keeping your kitchen cabinets and just replacing the cabinet doors is the sustainable choice. Full kitchen renovations require the existing cabinetry being ripped out. This often ends up in landfill waste sites.
By replacing the cabinet doors alone you are minimising your ecological footprint.
It might only be a small change, but small changes such as only replacing your kitchen doors can make a big difference in the long run.
Are You Tired of Your Current Kitchen Door Colour or Style?
Another good reason for choosing replacement kitchen doors is if you are growing tired of your existing kitchen door colour or style.
It doesn’t mean you have to tear out the entirety of your cabinet hardware. If your kitchen cabinets are essentially in good nick and the layout of your kitchen suits your needs, keeping your kitchen cupboards and just getting new cabinet doors makes a lot of sense.
New Colour, New Style – New Kitchen
Obviously, if your current doors seem like they belong to a different era, it’s high time for a modern upgrade.
Styles and designs can become outdated and that’s when a refresh is called for. But if the kitchen cupboards themselves are fine, it will be the style or colour of the doors that are bringing down the kitchen space.
And as the kitchen has become more of a family living space in recent years, that issue really needs to be addressed.
Kitchen Cabinets Come in a Variety of Colours and Door Styles
There are so many door style to choose from and such a wide range of colours to pick that the business of replacing the doors and buying new drawer fronts can be an exciting proposition.
With such a choice of colours, styles and finishes available, you really have an opportunity to personalise the space and stamp your own identity on your kitchen.
That’s why, if there’s nothing really wrong with your old cabinets, you should consider avoiding the hefty price tag of a full kitchen renovation and why only replacing the doors and drawer fronts is such a great idea.
Not only will it save money, if you just replace kitchen doors, it can feel like you have an entirely brand new kitchen anyway.
Check Out Kitchen Warehouse’s Extensive Range of Replacement Cabinet Doors
Why not check out our full range of replacement kitchen doors to see if there is a colour that works for you?
Take a look at our main website to see full price lists or get in contact for help finding exactly what you want.
You can also get in touch with a member of our team if you would like discuss your options for finding matching kitchen doors further.
Contact us by phone on 01765 640 000 or email us at contact@kitchenwarehouseltd.com. You can also fill out our online enquiry form or visit our Ripon showroom.
