[header] How to upgrade kitchen cabinets [title] Choose a light-colored paint to make your kitchen look bigger. [step] To create a more open, spacious feel, look for paints in paler shades. Avoid glossy paints, as these will show any painting imperfections more visibly. 
[substeps] Acrylic, or water-based, paints typically create less fumes and are easier to clean up than oil-based paints. [title] Take your cabinet doors off their hinges.