{"id":2644,"date":"2022-01-13T04:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T04:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchendoorhub.com\/the-hub\/?p=2644"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:55:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:55:40","slug":"top-10-tips-recycle-old-kitchen-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchendoorhub.com\/the-hub\/top-10-tips-recycle-old-kitchen-doors-2644","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Recycle Your Old Kitchen Cabinet Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to give your kitchen a new lease of life and a makeover, you should consider replacing the existing cupboard doors with new ones. <\/span>Replacement kitchen doors<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are cheaper than remodelling your whole kitchen, but what should you do with your old cabinet doors? Put your DIY skills to the test with these 10 fantastic ways to upcycle instead of disposing of old kitchen doors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Serving Tray<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When recycling units, why not take your smaller kitchen <\/span>cupboard doors<\/span><\/a> and turn them into serving trays? All it takes is a quick lick of paint and an additional handle on each side of the table. If you\u2019re feeling extra creative, why not add an illustration in the centre? You\u2019ll have a classic serving tray that\u2019s perfect to use for relaxing TV dinners or when you\u2019re having a lazy day in bed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. New kitchen island worktop<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve found yourself with a surplus of kitchen cupboard doors laying around, why not make a new worktop with repurposed cabinet doors? Kitchen Islands are a great way to add additional storage and surface space to your kitchen. Why not upcycle your old <\/span>Unique kitchen doors<\/span><\/a> and turn it into a kitchen island worktop? Matte doors work better than gloss as they don\u2019t show up as many marks. When you recycle kitchen cabinets, you can repaint matte doors if needs be. <\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Photo frames<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another great way to upcycle your cabinet doors is by turning them into photo frames. Simply cut out the main door and use string to create rows for your photographs to hang from. If you\u2019re not so DIY savvy, you could even just glue your photos to the original door and create an awesome collage.<\/p>\n

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4. Coat rack<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Whether you need to hang up towels in the bathroom, pet leads in the hallway or coats in the bedroom, old kitchen doors provide the perfect foundation for a unique and rustic coat rack. Simply find some quirky hangers and attach them to the door frame. You could even use your old door-knobs as hangers.<\/p>\n

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5. Jewellery organiser<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everyone knows just how frustrating it is when you have to untangle your necklaces or bracelets – jewellery is one of those things that accumulates overtime and then spirals out of control. there\u2019s nothing worse than misplacing your favourite necklace! Create a jewellery organiser by adding a few stylish hooks to an old kitchen door and attaching it to the wall. There\u2019s no excuse for necklaces to get tangled ever again!<\/p>\n

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6. Chalk board<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no denying the efficiency of chalk boards. Whether you need one to set daily goals, write out a shopping list, or scribble out a recipe while cooking, an old kitchen door is the practical solution. You can either repaint the board with chalkboard paint, or attach a chalk board to the door. This can work with a range of doors, including acrylic kitchen doors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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7. Coffee table<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re feeling super creative, then why not build a coffee table out of your old cupboard doors? Go over the doors with some paint, get your drill out and show off your DIY skills!<\/p>\n

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8. Additional kitchen storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While you\u2019re in the process of giving your kitchen a facelift, have a think about all the handy ways you can add storage by recycling your old kitchen cabinet doors\u037e like this suspended pot rack option:<\/p>\n

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9. Bathroom towel rail<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you have a bathroom without much storage, have a go at making one of these rustic towel rails. Add additional shelving for accessories and a towel rack\u037e it\u2019ll keep all your accessories in one place. Just remember to use bathroom specific paint on your kitchen door!<\/p>\n

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10. Extra storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You probably never thought there were so many storage opportunities with old kitchen cupboard doors. And yet here\u2019s another one. Create a chest of drawers, a bench, or even a chair you can store things in\u037e there\u2019s always a crafty alternative to spending more money.<\/p>\n

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With so many useful ways to recycle kitchen cabinets and doors, there\u2019s no need to simply throw them away. So have a go at making your home unique, and save some money in the process. If you want to go one step further, browse our range of new replacement kitchen doors<\/a>. If you need support with replacing the kitchen doors that you have currently, then please feel free to contact one of our customer service<\/a> team.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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