Try Metal Accents When Cabinet Refacing

by Allison Beatty
Face Your Kitchen Columnist

Cabinet refacing can turn an ordinary kitchen into a gourmet style kitchen. Add in a few metal fixtures and finishes and you'll be remodeling your way to high style. Here are some ideas.

Below the Kitchen Cabinets

The backsplash area below the kitchen cabinets is an ideal place for some drama. Try adding stainless steel, copper or aluminum tiles to highlight your cabinet refacing. Many home owners add a wall of metal tile during a kitchen remodeling. The look is very dramatic and can help draw attention to a cabinet refacing project.

If a heavy dose of metal is too much, consider accenting the kitchen cabinets with stone wall tiles and randomly placed metal tiles. The metal will make a statement without overpowering your cabinet refacing.

Blend Faucet With Cabinet Refacing Styles

Another way to showcase metal is by adding a trendy kitchen faucet. Look for styles that blend with your cabinet refacing choices. Among the popular styles are:

• High arching faucets with a satin nickel finish
• Two handled faucets in aged brass or copper.
• Pot fillers near the oven.

Cabinet Refacing Choices

During a cabinet refacing, you'll select from a variety of new looks for your kitchen. When considering cabinet door styles and finishes, look for ones that blend well with the metal accents. For example:

• With contemporary kitchen cabinets with flat panel doors, try shiny stainless steel wall tiles.
• With traditional kitchen cabinets with arched doors, use aged copper wall tiles.

There are many ways to remodel your way into the world of metal. Look for cool gray wall tiles, soft faucet finishes and a stainless steel sink to highlight your cabinet refacing.

About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer. She has been a writer of home improvement columns for 15 years. Her articles have appeared in numerous national newspapers and magazines, and on home improvement web sites.