How to Make Modern Kitchen Cabinet Doors (DIY simple flat panel doors)
A step-by-step tutorial on how I made modern, flat panel, cabinet doors, using plywood, to reface my orange oak cabinets.
Have you ever wanted to make over your kitchen cabinets? I had…for a while I had wanted to make my orange oak cabinets look more modern. So, I decided to reface them and make my own simple cabinet doors.
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📕Table of Contents📕
00:28 Kitchen cabinets before
00:51 Cabinet decisions before making doors
02:28 Determine cabinet door size
04:13 Cut wood for cabinet doors
05:17 Finish cabinet doors
06:52 Hang kitchen cabinet doors
08:29 Kitchen cabinet doors after
08:54 Outro
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Clickable Links to Materials used in this video:
Black finger edge cabinet pull: amzn.to/3TYbGUH
3/4 inch PureBond Red Oak Plywood: bit.ly/3JYmGNf
3/4 inch Red Oak Edge Banding: bit.ly/3nBF7Qa
1 1/4 inch overlay soft close concealed cabinet hinges: bit.ly/3TZay30
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WOW!!! I'm so impressed girl!! Those are beautiful!! Nice job!
@timeonourhandsblog
2 күн бұрын
Thanks 😊!
You can also use clippers to cut off the end of the edge banding instead of banding it
Finally!!!! This is exactly what I was looking for!!!❤🎉 I hate fussy cabinets, yet it seems to be the de rigureur in EVERY kitchen.
@timeonourhandsblog
10 ай бұрын
Awesome! I’m glad you liked it! I’m very happy with the cabinets.
boom. fire. this is legit, and thank you. I'm going to use maple ply
@timeonourhandsblog
2 ай бұрын
That sounds awesome! Thank you!
Gorgeous! Great job.
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Fantastic!
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Good for you! Looks fantastic.
@timeonourhandsblog
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate your words of encouragement! I’m really happy I took the time to do this project.
So so gorgeous! Thanks for making it accomplishable!
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful.
Great job! Thank you for the video!
@timeonourhandsblog
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it!
Amazing look! Thanks for the info!
@timeonourhandsblog
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m happy you found it helpful!
Good instructions. great job ❤
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great teacher and instructions x
@timeonourhandsblog
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Wow! Amazing. This is exactly what I was looking for as I also have old school honey oak cabinetry and was looking for this full overlay minimalist modern look. Love the result!
@timeonourhandsblog
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you found this helpful. It’s been a few months since I completed the project and I’m happy I made this change.
Excellent tutorial!
@timeonourhandsblog
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Well done! Exactly the doors I like. Simple and wood grain in so appealing.
@timeonourhandsblog
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I love it.💕
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video! I may be able to pull off a kitchen refresh with this help.
@timeonourhandsblog
8 ай бұрын
Thank you Jennifer! I’m happy that you found it helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.
These are absolutely gorgeous and the tutorial was exactly what I was hoping to find, thank you!
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m happy you found it helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Great job! Impressive results with basic power tools.
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Nice. Thank you.
@timeonourhandsblog
7 ай бұрын
Your welcome!
Great video !!! I am going to do this in my kitchen. Thank you for the tips !
@timeonourhandsblog
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great, let me know how it comes out and if you have any questions. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great job. I like the finished look, and I bet you saved a fortune compared to buying all new units.
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick! I have a cost breakdown in the post at our blog timeonourhands.com. It cost me about $550 for the materials for my 16 doors and 5 drawers. But half of that was for new concealed soft close cabinet door hinges.
Great job!
@timeonourhandsblog
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
Impressive... no workshop,and some job done on the floor with great result 👍🙂
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Good job.
@timeonourhandsblog
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! I really appreciate it.
very impressive!!!
@timeonourhandsblog
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
great!
Good job
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
very nice
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Those iron on edges are nice. I ended up ripping some 1/8inch pine strips(3/4) and glued them. They sanded out and finished really nice. They also stained slightly different tones and are visible from the fronts. Just another option.
@timeonourhandsblog
7 ай бұрын
Great idea! Thank you, Jill
I love it! Especially in comparison to the omnipresent trend of painting wooden cabinets, which in most cases is a crime. Also, these could be stained with any colour, for those who want the trendy white/ black/green cabinets.
@timeonourhandsblog
3 ай бұрын
Yes, exactly! 😀 Again, thank you I really appreciate your kind encouragement.
@Agutkowa
3 ай бұрын
@@timeonourhandsblog Keep up the good work 🙂
good job
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the positive feedback.
Oh my!! these are absolutely beautiful, I have been eyeing some exotic wood veneer from a manufacturing company I found on Alibaba while purchasing my windows.. the only difference is the 3m sticky back has not been applied to these sheets, Have you worked with the 3m sticky back sheets and used veneer. Basically it’s the same concept you are just cutting out the middle person who buys the veneer adds the 3m and resells to the public.. I have been playing all this in the back of my mind and then I came across your cabinet makeover. 💡 came back on.. fantastic job. Something you might want to look at even though cutting with a knife worked really well for you. A hand held chamfer plane which is just for wood edges, it’s an awesome little tool for small details.
@timeonourhandsblog
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have only ever used preglued veneer. I did not know you can buy 3M sticky backed sheets and glue it yourself. Good to know! Thank you also for the advice about the chamfer plane to trim the edges. Another commenter had mentioned using a router to trim the edges. Which I tried the other day on another project and did not have any luck with. But it could have been operator error. Thanks for watching, Jill
Slick.
Landlord here! This is going to be my new go to for new rentals! Thanks for the tips!!!
great video! How did you attach the drawer fronts? I can't figure out how to make new drawer fronts on my IKEA kitchen. Thanks for taking the time to explain and make the video :)
@timeonourhandsblog
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! To make cabinet drawers use the same instructions for measurements, cutting, and finishing as the cabinet doors. Remove the old drawer front and screw the new one on from the back. Hope this helps. I also have a blog post with more details and links to supplies for this project if you’re interested: timeonourhands.com/how-to-make-modern-kitchen-cabinet-doors-diy-kitchen-cabinet-refacing/#i-have-drawers-in-my-kitchen-how-do-i-make-drawer-fronts-like-these-cabinet-doors Thank you again for watching and commenting, Jill
This is beautiful! Does each cabinet "box" have its own 1.5" face frame? If so, did you cut the doors bigger there, or is that what they look like with a 1/2" reveal (bc 1/4" on each side)? Thanks!
@timeonourhandsblog
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, you are right, each cabinets box has its own 1.5 inch face frame. Correct, I cut the doors with a 1/2 inch reveal. I hope this helps. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for watching, Jill
How are your doors today? I know that solid plywood doors will warp, so I'm curious how yours held up? Great job! Thanks in advance
@timeonourhandsblog
4 ай бұрын
Hi! My doors are about a year old now and I haven’t had any problems with warping. I live in Maine where we have large fluctuations in temperature and humidity, hot humid summer and dry cold winters. I used 3/4 inch Purebond plywood and sealed it with 3 coats of Minwax Polycrylic. Thank you! Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions. I hope this helps, Jill
Thank you for this video clip! If you wanted euro cabinets with matching woodgrain flow (either horizontal or vertical) how would you go about it using the same slab cabinets you cut? Thinking of using of veneering the slab panels as you did the frame. Wood would be great but to get the a great grain flow seems difficult...
@timeonourhandsblog
4 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you! I wasn’t familiar with euro cabinets with matching wood grain flow. So I looked it up. It seams like those cabinets/doors have grain cut from one piece of wood. If this is correct, it would be challenging to get a full kitchen with cabinets that all of the grain matches exactly because you would have to use multiple pieces of plywood/veneer. But I think you could get a similar look if you plan carefully. If I were to do this using the techniques I used for my cabinets, I would lay out the plywood and/or veneer and very carefully plan the cuts and pieces I would need from one piece at a time. Working around the entire kitchen, one section at a time. I hope this helps, thanks, Jill
Brilliant idea. Look beautiful
@timeonourhandsblog
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
This is so helpful! I especially needed to learn about those saw guides because I don't have a table saw. Question: Any reason you can think of why I couldn't use 1/2" plywood instead of the 3/4" that you use? Working on a total shoestring budget here!
@timeonourhandsblog
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. I can’t think of a reason that you could not use the 1/2 inch plywood. But, you might have to make adjustments for your cabinet pulls/knobs and/or hinges. For instance, if you were going to use the concealed hinges like I did, I’m not sure if the Kreg concealed hinge jig can be adjusted for that depth (I looked at mine, but didn’t see anything about adjusting for different depths). Thanks again, Jill
@gorand58
11 ай бұрын
@@timeonourhandsblog Thanks so much. The hinges I plan to use wouldn't be an issue.
Did you ever do a video about doing the veneer on cabinet frames?
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
Hi. Thanks for asking. Yes, here is the link: m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6yOuNSnhba4h7A.html I will also add it to the description box for this video.
Thanks for the video, looks great! Did you use 18mm plywood so they are studied or 12mm so they are lighter?
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, I used 3/4 inch plywood which I believe would be close to 18mm. Thanks, Jill
Looks great! Perhaps I missed it, did you stain or seal the work you did?
@timeonourhandsblog
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I just used Minwax Polycrylic, three thin coats.
Do you have an update video?
@timeonourhandsblog
4 ай бұрын
I’m not sure…Do you mean like a year later video? I don’t, but that’s a good idea! Thanks, Jill
Looks amazing ! Did you experience any problem of bending wood through time ? I have heard that simple wood door like that without frame around it can bend over time
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! That’s a good question. I’ve had the doors on the cabinets for about six months and they look just like the day I put them on, no bending or warping. I live in Maine where we definitely have wide temperature and moisture variations (cold/dry winters and hot/humid summers). I used Purebond plywood which seems to be a high quality plywood. And I also sealed them with Polycrylic. Hope this helps. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Jill
@BRIAUXROMAIN
9 ай бұрын
@@timeonourhandsblog Thanks a lot for your answer Jill, it definitely help!
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The hinges u used hat are they called cause I couldn't find any, please let me know thank you
@timeonourhandsblog
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I used 1-1/4-in Overlay 110-Degree Opening Nickel Plated Self-closing Soft Close Concealed Cabinet hinges. Here is a link to the exact hinges I used: www.lowes.com/pd/Richelieu-1-1-4-in-Nickel-Plated-Self-Closing-Soft-Close-Concealed-Cabinet-Hinge/999930582 Thanks!
Fabulous job sold me. Where did you get the plywood? Is it big box store plywood?
@jaimewolfe3595
7 ай бұрын
oops just seen it on your list.
@timeonourhandsblog
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I used Purebond plywood www.homedepot.com/p/Columbia-Forest-Products-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-PureBond-Red-Oak-Plywood-165956/100046409?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-ARM-GGL-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-RKT-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-ALL_IN_TEST_FUNCDIY&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-ARM-GGL-Multi-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-RKT-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-ALL_IN_TEST_FUNCDIY-71700000110012098-58700008378060310-92700076247444887&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOhGQaorYO1GYvyuHSvyApzOWsJ1PJ1kI5ndgUe8wOgZdu6iY05HgaxoCb54QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsI I get it at Home Depot. I’ve used it to make quite a few simple pieces of furniture and it works well and holds up well. I also have more details about this project and links to all the supplies at the blog timeonourhands.com/how-to-make-modern-kitchen-cabinet-doors-diy-kitchen-cabinet-refacing/ thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it, Jill
How are the doors holding up?
@timeonourhandsblog
3 ай бұрын
They are holding up great! I have this same door that I made for my bathroom vanity a couple of years ago and they are good too. I use them every day and I am happy with them. Hope this answers your question. Thanks, Jill
Can you pls link the cabinet hardware 😍😍
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Sure! Black finger edge cabinet pull: amzn.to/3TYbGUH Thank you!
did you treat these to make them waterresistant?
@timeonourhandsblog
2 ай бұрын
Hi, yes I sealed them with minwax Polycrylic satin finish, 3 coats following instructions on the back of the can. Thank you!
i would have made the cabinet color grey. That color looks more modern.
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for commenting. I was going for a natural warm look for my cabinets. But grey would be a great color if you wanted a painted look. I would use birch plywood to make the doors, since it has less grain, and paint them any color you like. Thanks, Jill
@sachin1sharma
9 ай бұрын
@@timeonourhandsblog Thank you. Impressive work, btw.
what is the depht of your door 1/2 3/4?
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
I used 3/4 inch Purebond hardwood red oak plywood. Thanks for asking, Jill
I'm not a fan of this look; it just looks like plywood. But you did an awesome job of making and installing the,
@timeonourhandsblog
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brie. You can get hardwood plywood in many different species of wood. The red oak I used has a lot of grain to it which may look more plywoody than others. Could always paint them too. Definitely a more modern look.
@briemills9209
Жыл бұрын
@@timeonourhandsblog I am looking to install new doors so I AM inspired by what you did and I guess you're right. I COULD use different wood. I do love your hardware too, btw.
I have been in the furniture business for about 30 years. About 30 years ago, most budget cabinet fronts were made of plywood. Unfortunately, after decades of introducing "green" regulations, now making doors/cabinet fronts is madness. In three years, you'll all be a twisted and warped. Current adhesives used to make plywood are environmentally friendly but make the plywood very unstable. Sorry, but that is harsh truth.
@timeonourhandsblog
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your expertise with me. I have taken precautions to prevent warping: sealing the plywood, and using high quality hardwood plywood that states it is suitable for kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. So let’s hope that is true.
@lindahendricks4507
8 ай бұрын
Would some kind of reinforcement on the inside help keep the door from warping?
@timeonourhandsblog
8 ай бұрын
@@lindahendricks4507 I don’t know about using reinforcement on the inside to prevent warping because I have never tried it. I use Purebond 3/4 inch plywood and seal it with Minwax Polycrylic and I have not had any warping problems. I have two cabinets in my bathroom that I made over a year ago and have not had any warping. And I actually, also have a large cabinet in my kitchen that I built over 2 years ago and have not had any warping with that one either.
@bezsciemy.-kc6tz
8 ай бұрын
@@lindahendricks4507 The problem is that the front from plywood now is usually warped. That mean is bent/crooked in two planes. Strengthening fronts warped in this way is practically impossible.
@TPoPArt
8 ай бұрын
I’ve always avoided working outside in the winter and you’re out in the snow cutting wood. I guess I need to toughen up. 😂