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As a first home buyer, we were always excited to execute DIYs and give makeover to our home as we wanted. Most of our Kitchen area including cabinets, slab and floor were in white tones though it look good but not what we wanted.
Inspired from Bunnings and Dulux paint collection we finally agree to re paint our cabinets and Island Grey and add some led lights to it.
It took 2 person and around 3 days and cost us approx $270 for the complete makeover that we thoroughly enjoyed. Thankyou to Bunnings for for your expert advice helping us choose the best colour for our DIY project.
Before picture:
Final result:
Some more:
Materials
Primer - 1L
https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-1l-renovation-range-primer_p0116494
Paint -2L
https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-2l-renovation-range-cabinet-doors-gloss-deep_p0116471
Signature colour
Tools
Roller Brush set
https://www.bunnings.com.au/uni-pro-100mm-4mm-nap-little-ripper-microfibre-mini-roller-set_p0022470
https://www.bunnings.com.au/uni-pro-100mm-10mm-nap-little-ripper-microfibre-mini-roller-set_p0022469
2x Sanding block
https://www.bunnings.com.au/rocket-medium-sanding-sponge_p1661078
2x Paint tray
https://www.bunnings.com.au/paint-partner-100mm-mini-paint-tray_p0328968
3x Masking tapes
2x Disposable Plastic drop sheets
https://www.bunnings.com.au/paint-partner-3-7-x-3-7m-plastic-drop-sheet_p0328943
1pack of disposable gloves
Steps
Step 1
Step1: We took out all the cabinets doors and their handles
Step 2
Step 2: We applied masking tapes behind the cabinet doors, on the wall corners and floor to protect unwanted paint
Step 3
Step 3: We did sanding to all the cabinet doors and Island to make them even and throughly cleaned the surface later
Step 4
Step 4: Then we applied one layer of primer using roller brushes and left it for drying overnight
Step 5
Step 5: Later we applied the first coat of Dulux Renovation range for cabinet doors in Signature colour and again left it drying for around 5-6 hours
Step 6
Step 6: Upon drying first coat of paint, we did bit of sanding to even out the paint, cleaned them and applied second coat of paint, left it to dry for around 5-6hrs
Step 7
Step 7: Finally we removed all the masking tapes from the cabinets doors, cleaned them and fitted it back to the shelves. Also removed rest of the tapes from wall corners and floor.
Hello @Aaina
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your kitchen makeover.
Congratulations on becoming a first-time kitchen homeowner and taking the initiative to transform your white kitchen into a stylish island grey one!
Island grey is a versatile and sophisticated colour choice that adds a touch of timeless elegance to any space. It creates a contemporary and sleek atmosphere while still remaining warm and inviting. By choosing island grey as your kitchen colour, you've achieved a modern and chic aesthetic. The subtle undertones and depth of grey can create a sleek and polished look that effortlessly complements a wide range of design styles, from minimalist to industrial or even farmhouse.
Island grey acts as an excellent base colour, providing a neutral backdrop that allows you to explore various design possibilities. With grey as your foundation, you can easily incorporate pops of colour through accessories, fruit baskets, colourful bar stools or kitchen benchtop appliances to create a personalized and dynamic look.
Again, thank you for sharing such a fantastic kitchen makeover.
Eric
Let me also extend a warm welcome to our Bunnings Workshop community, @Aaina. We're simply delighted to have you join us!
I agree with Eric. You've done a great job in dramatically transforming your kitchen. Projects like yours often get recognised in our Top Ideas articles like 10 kitchens transformed with paint and I won't be surprised to see your project in a similar list one day.
Do you have any tips for those members who may also be looking to paint their cabinets? What are some factors to consider when choosing which paint colour to go with?
Congratulations once again, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your terrific work.
Akanksha
Good Afternoon @Aaina
$270..... Wow, really wow 
For spending so little look at the difference in feeling and style you have created! I think the grey looks a lot more modern.
What a easy way of updating. Makes me reconsider types of doors when installing a kitchen. Maybe next time I should go for something a little more easy to update instead of something polyurethane coated
Well done.
Dave
