Kitchen Cabinet Painting

Beautifully detailed, showroom quality hand painted kitchen cabinets

Hand Painted Laminate Kitchen, Halifax, West Yorkshire

Painted Laminate Kitchen, Barkisland, Halifax

Hand painting kitchen cabinets offers a beautiful finish that doesn’t look mass produced.

Having your kitchen hand painted can transform the very heart of your home, and with over 20 years’ experience as a kitchen cabinet painter, Lee has the knowledge to create the finest of painted finishes for your kitchen.

Functional, durable and meticulously prepared and painted, all of Lee’s work is done to the highest standards using only the best materials and practices. Whether wood, laminate, varnished, pre-painted or wrapped, Lee can paint nearly all surfaces, breathing new life into tired and dated kitchens, at a fraction of the cost and without the huge disruption of replacing them.

Though each kitchen is unique, the end result is always the same, a beautiful transformation and a highly durable showroom quality finish that will last for many years. As a specialist painter, Lee can also create more bespoke finishes for your kitchen, including French ‘Shabby Chic’, metal effects, and faux finishes.

Lee works throughout Yorkshire for kitchen painting projects and is within easy reach in Harrogate, Leeds, York, Wetherby, Ripon, Otley, Ilkley, Wakefield, Halifax and all the surrounding areas.

Client Testimonials

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"A true professional! Lee was a pleasure to work with from our very first meeting. His input into the refurbishment of our kitchen was invaluable. Although we had to wait for Lee’s services it was well worth it. His attention to detail is second to none and the pleasure he gets from doing a first-class job is evident from the minute he arrived to the day he sadly left. His methodical, organised and very tidy way of working was so re-assuring. I cannot praise his work highly enough and still smile every morning when I walk into the newly decorated kitchen. Thanks Lee."

Mrs S, West Yorkshire

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"All I can say is I LOVE IT!! lee was the most efficient and professional tradesman I have used in my home. He did what he said he would do and lots more besides. You may have to wait to get the work done but that’s because he takes so much pride and puts so much effort into his work that it shines through in the finished product. Recommend him? Absolutely!!"

M Thornton, Dodworth, nr Barnsley, South Yorkshire

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"Lee has just finished painting our kitchen and we are absolutely delighted with the result. The finish is superb and the kitchen is completely transformed. Lee is very talented and takes a great deal of pride in his work. He is incredibly meticulous and spends a lot of time on preparation but the result is clearly worth every minute. I have no hesitation in recommending Lee for any specialist paintwork and will certainly mention him to all my friends and family.”

Mrs Moran, Escrick, York

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"Lee’s attention to detail and meticulous work is undeniable and an art in itself! He is certainly a master at his craft and has turned my kitchen into a beautiful place to be. I have had so many compliments on the painted finish and also the colour, which Lee was able to specially tint and make bespoke for me. I am extremely pleased and I would have no hesitation in doing it all again… a pleasure to work with and outstanding results.”

Janine Eastwood, Harrogate

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"Lee recently hand painted my 11 year old oak kitchen. Right from the initial consultation I was impressed with Lee’s approach. During the project, Lee was a pleasure to have around and as he painstakingly prepared the kitchen for painting, carefully masking off the units and protecting the walls and floor I was reassured of his professional approach and commitment to doing a top quality job. The end result is stunning. I feel as though I have a brand new kitchen and the quality of finish is outstanding – not a brush stroke in sight. Thank you Lee, we love our new kitchen!”

S Dowling, Nr. Wetherby, West Yorkshire

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"When I was told the wait time for Lee was over 12 months, I thought I couldn’t possibility wait this long. However, I’m glad I did. Lee’s expertise, patience, and attention to detail, all brought together by his professionalism and creative flare, has produced a beautiful kitchen. He’s transformed my outdated oak units into the most stunning and contemporary kitchen. The result was outstanding. I would not hesitate to recommend Lee and I will definitely use him again in the future.”

Gill Law, Ripon

Case Studies

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Is It Worth Painting My Kitchen and is it Cost Effective?

Having an existing kitchen painted has many advantages over getting a replacement kitchen. If your current kitchen is in good condition and the layout works well for you, then having it professionally painted is a great solution and will save you thousands.

Aside from the cost difference, getting your kitchen painted mainly involves just one or two people, and in most cases, your kitchen can still be used for the evening meal. With a new installation there will be numerous tradesmen, a lot of logistics and much more disruption.

When weighing up the cost of a new kitchen against having it painted, be mindful that there is often the need for new worktops, new tiles, decorating and possibly even a new floor as well.

Getting your cabinets hand painted will transform the look of your kitchen and increase the value of your house, all without the huge price tag and lengthy disruption.

When weighing up the cost of a new kitchen against having it painted, be mindful that there is often the need for new worktops, new tiles, decorating and possibly even a new floor as well.

Getting your cabinets hand painted will transform the look of your kitchen and increase the value of your house, all without the huge price tag and lengthy disruption.

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What exactly is a hand painted kitchen?

Hand painting a kitchen is the bespoke and premium finish of choice. Using brushes and rollers, high end hand painting offers a beautiful natural appearance that feels tactile to the touch and hugs the contours of the doors. It does not look mass produced.

It’s a misconception that hand painting a kitchen means it will have lots of brush marks.

A quality hand painted finish will create a surface that’s smooth and even, will few or no visible brush marks at all. This is where the skill, patience and experience come in to play, it’s a specialist job with unique skill set.

Spraying vs Hand Painting

A hand painted finish looks more natural, not synthetic or ‘plasticy’.

A spray finish looks mass produced and uses two or three times the amount of paint.

A hand painted finish is less brittle, more durable and doesn’t chip as easily. It can also be easily repaired and repainted if an area is scuffed or chipped.

A spray finish cannot be touched up if scratched or chipped and will chip more easily.

Hand painting allows for an even and uniform coverage that hugs the contours of the doors and drawers, so that no definition is lost.

With spray finishes it can be hard to get even coverage, which can lead to loss of detail, poor adhesion, cracking, and sagging.

Hand painting allows for excellent control and a higher level of detail. Brushwork can follow the natural grain and enhance the detail of the cabinetry. It is also much more environmentally friendly, with no spray residue and unhealthy fumes created by aerosolized paint.

Spray painting has a very long preparation and clean up time. Every inch of the room that isn’t being painted needs to be masked off with plastic sheeting. Much more waste and mess.

With spray finishes it can be hard to get even coverage, which can lead to loss of detail, poor adhesion, cracking, and sagging.

Spray painting has a very long preparation and clean up time. Every inch of the room that isn’t being painted needs to be masked off with plastic sheeting. Much more waste and mess.

Why choose Imaginative Interiors?

Having painted kitchens of every size, shape, and form for over two decades, Lee knows what materials, products and processes are required to achieve the finest of durable finishes.

Kitchen painting is widely regarded as the most difficult household painting there is and the benefits of using an experienced specialist kitchen painter cannot be understated.

Having your kitchen upgraded is a major decision, and at Imaginative Interiors we pride ourselves on our customer service; working closely with clients and helping with colour choice, to ensure a beautiful transformation with the minimum of disruption. With Imaginative Interiors your painting transformation is in safe hands.

Are the paints you use Eco Friendly?

The topcoat paint Lee uses is one of the most eco-friendly modern paints on the market, and years ahead of many UK paints. It has a very low VOC content (Volatile Organic Compounds – the nasty stuff) and has been classified Group M1 in the Emission Classification. It provides excellent adhesion, hardness, resistance to UV rays and retains its colour and sheen over time.

The primer Lee uses is oil based, so not so environmentally friendly, but it’s the best available for this type of painting, is super high adhesion, has high build and is easily sandable. The perfect basecoat for preparing kitchen cabinets.

Colours and Paints

A hand painted kitchen comes with many great advantages, one of which is the choice of colours you can have. The paints Lee uses can be accurately tinted to virtually any colour, including those from household favourites Farrow & Ball and The Little Greene Company. If you have a particular colour in mind, Lee can get it accurately colour matched for you.

The paint system he uses is tried and tested and uses some of the worlds most advanced eco-friendly products. From high adhesion primers to highly durable alkyd-based topcoats, these products are the market leaders and used by many of the top kitchen manufacturers.

What kitchens can be painted?

Most common materials used to make a kitchen can be hand painted, it’s all about knowing the right products, materials, and techniques. Whether your kitchen is solid wood, laminate, already painted, mdf, lacquered, varnished or foil wrapped, Lee can paint nearly all surfaces and extend the life of your kitchen without compromising the integrity of the cabinetry and design.

Please note that Lee no longer paints ‘standard’ pine kitchens, only machined pine. If in doubt email Lee a photograph and he will soon be able to tell you. E: lee@imaginativeinteriors.co.uk.

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The Process · Joinery · Protecting Your Surfaces

With older or bespoke kitchens, Lee will first check all doors and drawers to make sure they hang and open correctly. Lee works closely with an experienced cabinet maker who can make any adjustments needed, like plaining edges, tweaking hinges and drilling new handle holes if necessary.

He will then remove the doors and drawers and prepare and paint them in his workrooms.

Having off-site workrooms is a real bonus for clients as it minimises my time on-site. Lee then only needs to be in your kitchen to paint the shell (plinths, sides, kick boards, cornices, inside lips etc), tidy up and re-hang the doors and drawers.

Before any painting is done on-site, Lee thoroughly masks off and protect the work tops, floor, appliances, and any other key areas.

Lee has written many Blogs outlining the process, and you can rest assured that the service Lee offers involves meticulous preparation, quality products, an advanced paint system and a pride in his work that ensures every stage is done to the highest standard.

Before any painting is done on-site, Lee thoroughly masks off and protect the work tops, floor, appliances, and any other key areas.

What areas do you cover?

Lee covers most of Yorkshire for kitchen and furniture painting and, depending on the project, may travel further afield for mural and faux finish work.

The main areas Lee covers are Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Thirsk, Wetherby, Leeds, Otley, Ilkley, York, Skipton, The Yorkshire Dales, Pontefract, Wakefield, Halifax, and all the surround areas.

Member of ‘Traditional Painter’ since 2015

Lee is a member of 'Traditional Painter', a small group of the best kitchen painting experts in the UK, specialising in hand painted kitchens, furniture and period properties.

With Traditional Painter, there is no membership joining fee, it is invitation-only. There is also a Code of Conduct, which has to be adhered to, to ensure continued association.

Traditional Painter was the first kitchen painting collective in the UK and celebrates 10 years of business this year.

How do I get an estimate?

If you would like to discuss a specialist painting project then please call or message Lee:

lee@imaginativeinteriors.co.uk 07808 989 856

If you would like to send some photos, Lee is very used to pricing up projects this way. All I need is the following:

A few pictures showing all the units (ideally taken straight on).
A couple of close ups showing the current finish.
One showing the back of a door (including the hinges).
All sides of the kitchen island, if you have one.
Any damaged areas that need attention.
Any information about the current finish and/or wood type.
Thoughts you may have about colour.
Postcode, so I gauge any petrol and/or travel costs.

With this information Lee will be able to email you back with an estimate, usually within a few days. After you have received the estimate, and if you would like to potentially undertake the work, Lee is more than happy to visit you and discuss your project in more detail. Lee can also help choosing a colour, should you want his advice.