Pulls and knobs are a tiny part of the kitchen. However, they make a huge difference in the design of it. A cabinet is only a surface; the cabinet hardware is the touch of design that makes the difference.
It gives your kitchen personality, since many cabinets are alike, but the combination of cabinet and cabinet hardware makes the difference. Depending on the material and style that you choose, you’ll get the desired effect.
Don’t save a couple of dollars buying low quality pulls and knobs. Only when one breaks down, you’ll know that it was a bad choice. Substituting single pulls or knobs is a daunting task. It is almost impossible to find an exactly equal piece of cabinet hardware. No matter how hard you search for it or how much you would pay for it, equal cabinet hardware replacements are difficult to find.
A similar problem, but one that can be fixed at home, are pulls and knobs that have lost their shine. If you bought plastic cabinet hardware (the cheapest and worst) and want to re-paint it, use a special paint for this purpose. In any case, it is highly advisable to change them for quality cabinet hardware, which will last for many years. In this case, you can see again the importance of buying quality cabinet hardware from the beginning. Stainless steel or ceramic won’t lose their shine, even many years after you bought them. They keep their appearance and functionality under any condition. It is hard to see a broken or damaged stainless steel piece of cabinet hardware.
If you are thinking about new handles, pulls or knobs, remember that they should fit your cabinets. They are easy to install and won’t take you more than half an hour replacing the whole kitchen. Getting a new look, without spending a lot of money in new furniture, can be easily accomplished with a package of quality cabinet hardware. Go shopping and you’ll see that somewhere on the Internet, someone will sell you exactly what you needed for your kitchen.
Additionally, you could also change all the pulls, knobs and handles of your home. There is no need to restrict yourself to the kitchen. You could choose a thread and use it across your home. At least, choose a specific color and give small touches around your home in this color. A slightly unique option to pulls and knobs is stained glass, you at least owe it to yourself to take a look.
Normally, the only thing you’ll need is a screwdriver, a little bit of money and some time.
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