subject: Decorate With Hardware [print this page] One of the quickest ways to transform a room is by changing your cabinet hardware. Cabinet hardware provides a finishing touch to cabinets and drawers, and can also add a spark of color and style. For a new look, you can update your entire kitchen or bathroom, or simply replace the hardware on one piece of furniture in the living room.
There is an unlimited variety of styles, shapes, and colors available for drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, and door handles. But the most important consideration in selecting hardware is function. Make sure that the handle you choose will be easy to use. If a drawer is very heavy, it will require a substantial pull.
Look for hardware that matches your style. If you have an Old World look, avoid shiny finishes, and opt instead for materials like crackled porcelain or rubbed metals. Do you prefer country? Drawer knobs come in fun shapes like pigs and roosters. For contemporary designs, stainless steel and satin nickel are good choices.
Sometimes changing the hardware on one piece of furniture can update an entire room. Update the wall unit with new pulls and handles, and it will look like you bought a brand new piece of furniture.
You can actually create a focal point in a room using unique hardware. Look for contrasting colors, unique shapes, and whimsical themes.
For a fun, eclectic mood, mix different designs of hardware in one room. To keep the harmony, just make sure one element matches (color, shape, size, etc.).
Hardware is a wonderful way to express your personality in a functional way. It's great when a simple idea makes such a big difference. By adding the latest cabinet "jewelry", you can easily give your room a whole new look!
