Bedeck Your Furniture With New Knobs and Pulls
For an inexpensive and easy way to reinvent a piece of furniture, look to the hardware
We'll admit it: We're not huge DIYers. For some reason we can imagine turning a falling-down shack into a showplace, but can't quite visualize a peeling end table with a new lease on life. It's time to change all that!
We can always get excited about accessories, and gorgeous knobs are the accessories of any piece of furniture or cabinetry. From soft and subtle to show stealing, a perfect knob for every piece is within reach. These choices are enough to make us want to grab some sandpaper and run (not walk) to our local flea market — or at least take an electric screwdriver to some of our current pulls. Here's how to put a fresh spin on your old favorites.
We can always get excited about accessories, and gorgeous knobs are the accessories of any piece of furniture or cabinetry. From soft and subtle to show stealing, a perfect knob for every piece is within reach. These choices are enough to make us want to grab some sandpaper and run (not walk) to our local flea market — or at least take an electric screwdriver to some of our current pulls. Here's how to put a fresh spin on your old favorites.
Custom-designed knobs make an ordinary vanity appear extraordinary.
This antique chest was whitewashed and dry brushed to achieve this fabulous look. Two different types of hardware were used.
We can just picture what this piece looked like previously: probably dust covered and hidden in the back of someone's storage shed. A punch of color and some simple new hardware brought it into the 21st century while still maintaining the rustic feel of the home.
The combination of pretty pewter and sleek glass knobs on this piece is perfect.
This vanity is going to a cocktail party! The simple switch from a plain old knob to a touch of glitz made this piece glamorous and chic.
These statement knobs add a touch of coordinating black to this kitchen and lend a well-worn feel to the room.
Knots in a coastal laundry room are nautical and nice.
A bathroom with loads of style and personality can be difficult to achieve. Fun knobs in a coordinating hue take cabinetry from bland to beautiful.
It's tempting to use knobs that match in the kitchen, but this client of Smith & Vansant Architects collected the knobs for this kitchen over 15 years. Like antique silver, some things are simply better when they have a touch of variety.
An antique hutch adds so much charm to a kitchen or breakfast room. A cozy cottage color contributes a dash of interest, and contrasting knobs seal the deal — this hutch is definitely a focal point.
Hardware doesn't need to fade into the background. These pulls add contrast to the piece and contribute to its old-world charm.
Turquoise jewelry for chests, these medallion knobs are simply beautiful. Plus, if you get tired of the look, switching them out is a breeze.
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a glass knob we think. From chests to cabinets to doorknobs, glass knobs are the right feel for any place.
Mother-of-pearl is one of those materials that adds glamour wherever it goes. We'd use these knobs on an antique chest to give it an updated feel.
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