How do I cover my appliances with paneling to make them match the cupboards?

Question

The fridge is so large, its an eyesore. Would look nice if it blended in, just like the rest of the cabinetry.

Answer 1

The easiest way Mia is to email the company who made your appliances giving them the model number of the item you wish to cover. You can purchse different 1/4 plywoods for the inserts and they can give you the name of the closest dealer to do that with. It's no big deal to do it. They produce other materials besides wood if you prefer but if you want to match your cabs, it's the best way to go unless you have plam (plastic laminate) cabinets and need a certain plam color. At that point, contact a local cabinet shop and they can make you what you want.

Answer 2

Appliances can come with kits to do what you want to, but I don't recall seeing a refer kit. You could use paneling adhesive and cut and glue paneling directly onto the outside, and with enough effort you might even get it to look decent for a while.

Another idea might be contact paper. You might be able to find some that would be fairly close in color and pattern. I have seen it done, but it ends up looking tacky. (pun intended) I am serious about how bad it looks.

Or you could use appliance paint and paint them a complementary color. This is most likely the best idea as it would be fairly easy to get a decent looking job.

Answer 3

You can measure the exact size of the "door panel " required, then you can go to Ebay, on there is a fellow in Indiana that makes Oak doors exactly to your dimensions, assuming you have oak, That includes raised door panels and flat panels. That custom door can then be attached to the appliance using Silicone adhesive spread around its perimeter as a bonding agent.

Answer 4

yuck
just replace the refrigerator. a plain white model shouldn't be too much. panelling.... will just look yucky yucky yucly.