How To: DIY Modern Kitchen Cabinet Remodel | Update Cabinets on a Budget | Modern Builds | EP. 46

Today on Modern Builds I'm transforming some old, outdated kitchen cabinets into modern, slab-style cabinets. This is a simple DIY project that is great for weekend (or two) project.

Obviously a sink is getting installed. It was ordered online and has since been installed. There's a picture on my Instagram @modernbuilds if you're interested in checking it out.

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[MarkLindsayCNC]

As a former cabinetmaker, I'll say right up front that you did an excellent job. Euro-style hinges are really nice to work with, aren't they? Now you know why they're so popular.

All in all, about the only criticism I'd make would be your choice in making the drawer boxes out of MDF. I think your friend would be happier if they were made from a good hardwood plywood. The MDF drawer boxes might not last very long. Then again I could be completely wrong, but I don't think so. It depends on how you use your kitchen. MDF has been used to make doors and drawer fronts since MDF was first routed, and it'll hold up really well if the paint is kept decent, so no criticism there.

Overall, however, I think it's a job well done - one you both should be proud of. Well done!

[DrunkInPublic]

Is everyone missing the point that he is helping a friend who doesn't have a lot of money? Yea solid wood is great, but this man used a piece of mdf to give his friend a beautiful new space! Great Job as always Mike! I greatly appreciate you making projects that the regular man can afford!

[magmae]

Very nice! I think I could actually do this. I took wood shop in high school instead of home EC...I LOVE working with wood, and tools. Love the end result!!

[cheesecake]

This looks like an awesome way to update a kitchen on a budget. I will definitely refer back to this video when I buy my first house😊

[mulberryworkshop]

That doors with a white primer and some cool retro knobs plus a polishing of the hinges would have look cool too.

[EricCabussu]

Unsealed mdf drawers won't last long enough. Another tip would be using pre laminated mdf panels, those will fare a lot better than the paint.

[alvaroespinales]

The results are awesome. The tutorial was fresh. You did a better choice using mdf because flat plywood or maple wood will warp. The paint you use was my only concern. Laquar prime and laquar base with commercial varnish sealer will waterproof your doors and resist wear and tear. Thanks for idea on aligning door fronts with the handles itself.

[leifprice]

As kitchens are a must in every home, remodeling them is quite a task. Nonetheless, it looks great.

[omegamodesto]

I love how you save, refurbish and reuse

[Retroweld]

Whoa! That is a lot of work. You made it look so easy. Nice job!

[Akb]

Those hinges are massive the savers, very forgiving as well. Blüm, who first developed this pot hinges does soft close rails/slides as well.

For the unit that is flush to the wall, there are variants to the pot hinge that allow it to open flush with cabinet unit or forward to avoid the handle crashing.

[EqlOpperNity]

Not particularly my style but it's definitely a huge improvement. I'm sure with a really cool backsplash, sink, and some paint on the walls it will definitely look great.

[BYOTools]

Randomly stumbled across this video today and I loved seeing it Mike. Reminded me of my old videos and love seeing how your channel has grown in size and quality.

[davideggleston]

Thank you! stellar idea, I was trying to figure out the best way to update my look on a tight budget. I'll have to do some pricing but I thing that cabinet reface might just still be in budget while looking loads better then just sanding the old doors and painting everything.

[nytominfo]

From face frame to euro boxes...now that’s modern! ;)

[carlosjacob]

I was thinking about buying new cabinet and counter tops.In second thought I think I'm going to try it out.

[novicetrader]

Okay! At first I was so happy to have found this video, and then I saw how much work this takes and decided to pay someone else to do it 😂 Great video.

[EverydayHomeRepairs]

Ton of work but looks great. Depending on your budget vs. time might be worth just going online to cabinet giant or cabinets to go and selecting solid ply cabinets with a modern look. Would save a ton of time but at the sacrifice of a little more money. Keep up the good work!

[johnstancliff]

Thank God the original cabinets were made out of plywood... that saved a-lot of money!

[marisotoserna]

looks great! I bought a fixer upper and have been putting off the kitchen because it is ALWAYS the most costly but this is a great DIY Friendly tutorial. :) keep up the great work