DIY Kitchen Cabinet Shelves: Some Tips For Purchasing Wood Shelves

Whether you're a first time homeowner or you have some experience with renovating your kitchen, DIY kitchen cabinet shelves are a great way to create a stunning new look without breaking the bank. However, if you haven't done any kind of woodworking before, you might want to learn a few tips to make the process easier.

The DIY kitchen cabinet shelves concept is an interesting one, but the truth is that most of the time it's not as simple as it appears. In fact, this type of project can actually be quite hard if you don't know what you're doing. So, what can you do to make this task less intimidating?

o Pick a paint color you like - we used yellow paint which we found at a garage sale for our shelves. You may prefer something else, so make sure you take some time and find the paint color that you love the most. Once you have chosen the color, get out a palette and start mixing and matching paint colors for your shelves.

o Choose a shelf - there are a variety of shelves to choose from, depending on your needs. We chose kitchen cabinets that would match our existing cabinets and table tops in our kitchen. The problem with picking out just one is that you don't know exactly how you'll use the shelves, so it's always good to pick two or three different ones. Then you can mix and match different materials and different styles of shelves.

o Measure your shelves - always measure carefully so you get the right size. Don't go cheap with your measurements though, you need to make sure your shelves are the proper size so they will fit into the hole you'll cut for them.

o Choose a wood - the shelf material you choose is something that will impact the overall look of your shelving. You're only painting your shelves once, a basic pine look works well. You may also choose something like maple or cherry, because each one has a unique look that goes well with one another.

o Find the best fit - when you go shopping for your material, take some time to browse the various styles available. Some materials are better suited for this project than others. Make sure you're aware of what you're looking for when you shop so you end up picking something that works best.

o Explore how the material looks when stained - just because you've used a wood stain doesn't mean you can get away with using cheap wood glue. When choosing a stain, choose one that is relatively strong and easy to work with.

o Get advice - make sure you ask a friend or family member who knows something about DIY materials to give you advice. Many of us are overwhelmed by the sheer number of different materials, tools, and items you need to buy. Be sure you have someone who has done this before to help you out.

o Don't be afraid to call for help - if you're intimidated, remember that there are plenty of people out there who have made their kitchens their own with the DIY kitchen cabinet shelves project. You can find lots of help online, in forums, and through friends and family. Many people use YouTube videos to show them how to complete the project, so that's another good place to look for instructions.

o Give yourself some time - after you finish working on a particular project, don't rush right back to it. Spend some time relaxing and working on other projects so you'll be prepared for anything that comes your way.

The DIY kitchen cabinet shelves project is not for the faint of heart. This project isn'tjust about putting up new shelves in your kitchen, it's about a whole new look for your home and with a little bit of patience and planning, it can be easy to create a whole new kitchen space.