April 30, 2009
Kitchen Cabinet Knobs - Improving the Look of Your Cabinets
When you walk into your kitchen, the only thing that you can think of is how you desire it had a little more character. Well, there is a big way to spruce up its appearance without spending a ton of money, all you have to do is purchase some new kitchen cabinet knobs for it.
If your original knobs and pulls match up with the existing holes, all you have to do is screw them into place, and you have instantly updated your kitchen cabinets. In the worst case scenario, you’d have to pull out a drill to make new holes for the new knobs and pulls in the case that they do not match up with the existing location. This could occur if you have decided to go with a horizontal pull that needs two holes to replace your old circular pull, which only required one. In either scenario, kitchen cabinet knobs come in thousands of varieties and have the capability to match any dcor. By making a small change, like transitioning from a circular pull to a more detailed piece, you could change your kitchen in a matter of minutes.
Even if you are not planning to recreate your cabinets entirely by installing new ones, you should still upgrade the cabinet hardware. The cabinets in a kitchen are a giant feature that take up a lot of space, making them a focal point, and likewise making the knobs and pulls on the doors and cabinets something that will be observed.
When you have big kitchen cabinet knobs, they will fit seamlessly into the room’s dcor and accentuate the design and care you’ve taken with the room. But when your drawer pulls are old, shabby, or not in keeping with the design scheme of the rest of the kitchen, they will just drag down the whole appearance at best and stick out like a sore thumb at worst.
Home hardware can be an intimidating topic for a lot of home owners. If you have never done any home improvements without the aid of a professional, installing new cabinets and knobs is a big project to try for yourself. When deciding to go through and alter your current knobs and pulls, you must first decide what style you will use.
The great thing about cabinet hardware is that it’s a member of a class of home renovations that is not only economical, but easy to pull off on your own. The hardware itself is a lot less expensive than a lot of of the other projects you will undertake during your kitchen remodel, and since this is a task that you can easily complete by yourself in an afternoon, you will save money by not having to call in a professional to do it. And, of course, on top of all that, it’s just a great idea in general when you desire a kitchen that is polished and truly looks “done.
Filed under Kitchen Cabinets by Jessica Walker
January 30, 2009
Getting The Right Kitchen Hardware
Many people think of painting, wallpaper, or an overall remodeling, when they decide to decorate their kitchen. Usually, many tend to overlook minute details that can help in giving a sophisticated look to kitchen without investing much time and money.
The minute details that often matters much are handles, latches, and some other kind of kitchen cabinet hardware. By making the necessary changes, your kitchen will look simple yet eye-catching and elegant.
The changes that you will make are not very expensive. However, the most beneficial thing is that you will give a complete makeover for your kitchen.
1. You must see to it that the shapes of the cabinet hardware go well with the kitchen dcor. Suppose you buy vegetable or fruits shaped knobs or sunflower knobs, then it will signify that your kitchen has the theme of garden.
2. Branch-shaped handles and pulls are an ideal match for theme based on nature. You can give your kitchen the look of a country dcor by using teacup and teapot knobs.
3. It is best to match your pulls and knobs that will complement the kind of material used for decorating your kitchen. For instance, you can go for marble or granite knobs, if the backsplashes or countertops in your kitchen are of marble or granite.
Buy knobs of the same metallic finish as that are used in the kitchen. For instance, stainless steel knobs will go best with stainless steel countertops. Similarly, copper handles will match copper backsplashes.
4. You also need to see that the styling of the kitchen cabinet hardware complements with the decoration of the entire kitchen.
If you wish to give your kitchen a contemporary or modern look, prefer bar pulls having sleek and stylish chrome of European style.
If you want your kitchen to look similar to French caf, add cluster of grapes. If you want you kitchen to look like country kitchen, then cast knobs made from iron.
5. In addition, you need to choose the kitchen hardware that will complement with era-theme for your kitchen decoration. To have crafts and vintage arts decoration, opt for rustic, ceramic, or pewter wooden knobs.
6. Similarly, if you prefer your kitchen to be something like that of Victorian-styled, try glass knobs or porcelain knobs.
7. Keep in mind to replace your old hinges with the hinges that complements with your brand new hardware of kitchen in terms of material and furnishing.
For instance, if your kitchen is already equipped with brass hinges and knobs, then you may replace them with silver-finish knobs, because replacing brass hinges and knobs with silver knobs will give an elegant look to your kitchen.
Filed under Kitchen Cabinets by Gabriel
January 26, 2009
Change The Handle For Your Kitchen Doors
Suppose if you want to modify and give a facelift to the doors of your kitchen, then fitting new handles can be a good idea. It is easy and simple for changing the Kitchen Cabinet Handles.
All you need is wood filler and a screwdriver. Handles for kitchen cabinet come in different varieties in relation to shape, color, and style.
The best part is that for changing the handles of your kitchen doors, there is no need to do lot of search, as you can get them from any hardware store within your vicinity.
1. Before you leave your house for shopping, it is necessary to calculate the number of handles required for the cabinets in your kitchen, as many people forget this when they reach the hardware store.
2. Prices of cabinet handles may vary depending upon the quality, shape, and style. Suppose, you need to replace many handles, then you have to decide the handles, which will suit your budget.
3. You need to choose the cabinet handles appropriately, as there are many different kinds and styles of handles available in the market.
It is best to buy cabinet handles after you have checked with some of your neighboring hardware stores. Make sure that whichever design or color you are buying is of good quality.
4. If you have a camera, you can click pictures with the permission of the storeowner, as this will help you to recollect the designs that you have already seen and selected.
5. Carefully remove the old hardware securing your kitchen cabinet handle. Normally, a screwdriver is sufficient.
6. Once you have done with this, put all your old hardware into a plastic bag and preserve, as this can be useful in future. Therefore, store the handles, screws and other hardware in a zip bag.
7. Keep wood filler handy, as you may need it for filling the holes. You will need this especially when you drill in handles and knobs.
There are certain knobs that require only a single hole and single screw for proper fitting. However, handles need two holes and two screws, wherein you require wood filler for filling such holes followed by light sanding that is grit finely using sandpaper.
Finally, you can install the new knobs or handles to the cabinets of your kitchen. You need to lay attachment screws in the holes, which were previously holding old handles. Suppose, you are fitting knobs, then all you need to do is attach only one screw.
Next, fix the knob on the opposite side of the cabinets by fitting them with screws. Here, you will require a screwdriver for tightening the screws of your brand new kitchen cabinet handles and knobs.
Filed under Kitchen Cabinets by Gabriel