How repainting my kitchen cabinets saved me time, money and stress in Dublin
New cabinets, new counters — the lot.
But after a few quick quotes from kitchen companies around Dublin, I realised replacing everything would cost more than a brand new car.
Here’s how working with Ruben Fonseca Painters in Dublin helped me refresh my kitchen without the heavy price tag or disruption.
The kitchen looked tired but still had good bones
Replacing them would have been a huge waste.
During a visit to a friend’s house in Clontarf, I admired their beautiful kitchen makeover. They told me they had used kitchen cabinet painting services.
That planted the idea — maybe I did not need a full kitchen refit after all.
Repainting was far more affordable
It made so much sense financially, especially as other renovation quotes had ballooned far beyond my budget.
Less disruption meant life carried on
Instead, the cabinet painting project took just a few days.
The team carefully removed the doors, sanded them professionally, and applied a flawless finish.
Meanwhile, I could still use my kitchen without major interruption.
Compared to the horror stories I had heard about full renovations dragging on, this felt easy and stress free.
Eco-friendly benefits felt good too
It was satisfying to modernise the kitchen in a way that was both beautiful and sustainable.
Customising the style without compromise
With Ruben’s advice, I opted for a classic satin white with soft grey island cabinets.
It gave my kitchen a modern clean look, exactly like I had imagined from those design magazines — but for a realistic price.
Adding a few new handles and under-cabinet lighting finished the whole look.
