Revamp Your Space with New Hardware: How to Style, Source and Select
Are you looking for a fast, no-mess way to update your home? Change your hardware! Considered “jewelry for cabinets,” hardware is a surprisingly easy and affordable finish to change. In the span of a couple hours, you can give your kitchen, bathroom or any cabinetry in your home a whole new look.
Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:
Determine Your Hardware Style
Match Your Cabinet Style: Traditional cabinets pair well with hardware that has curves, ridges, and a more ornate look. Modern cabinets call for clean lines, minimal profiles, and a sleek finish.
Consider Material and Finish: Hardware comes in various materials like stainless steel, brass, black iron, and ceramic. The finish can be polished, brushed, or antique. Consider how these elements will complement your cabinet color, countertop material, and other fixtures.
Size and Select Your Hardware
Measure, measure, measure: If you're replacing pulls or handles, you'll need to measure the center-to-center dimension. This is simply the distance between the two screw holes. Below is a helpful image to illustrate this point. Measuring correctly ensures you won't have to drill new holes or patch any existing ones in your cabinets, which is ideal for DIY projects.
Find Your Perfect Size: Most hardware stores and online retailers will allow you to filter their selection by center-to-center measurement. This is particularly helpful if your current hardware is an unusual size. Build.com is a great resource; it allows you to search for hardware by both nominal and exact size, even down to fractions of an inch. They also allow you to filter by finish.
Find Your Hardware: Our designers love build.com because it offers a wide variety of brands under one roof, making it a great starting point for your search. Here are a few of our favorites brands they carry: Emtek, Rocky Mountain, Alno, Schaub, Belwith Keeler, Omnia, and TopKnobs.
If you're looking for a wider selection of hardware in particular styles, check out these brands: Rejuvenation, Armac Martin, Anthropologie, Schoolhouse, and CB2.
Wait! What About Knobs? Good news! Replacing knobs is generally a bit easier since their drill holes tend to be more standardized. Since knobs are super easy to swap in and out, have some fun with them! Vintage knobs, for example, are a great way to incorporate a one-of-a-kind finish that is unique to you and your space.
Follow these steps and you’ll be able to transform your home with new hardware. If you still aren’t sure where to start or want to tackle a bigger project, our team at Marks-Woods Construction can help! Just give us a call or visit our website, www.markswoods.com to get started!
