by guestpost on June 14, 2010
When shopping to complete renovations in our kitchen, we tend to go over essential elements too quickly sometimes when we could spend just a little more time and discover great ideas for a fantastic look with kitchen cabinet hardware. The knobs, handles and hinges can make a big difference between modern stainless steel and antique copper. We should all give kitchen cabinet hardware more importance, as it is the defining touch to your kitchen cabinets. It gives the energy to the room, to complement your new fan or island stove range. Matching it with your appliances is a good choice too.
by guestpost on February 15, 2010
At some point, your cabinet hardware is going to be completely spoiled. When your cabinet has finally seen the end of its life cycle, you will have to haul it away. If it is not even fit to take out to the garage for use out there, make sure that you remove all of the cabinet hardware including the knobs, pulls and hinges before you have it discarded. You can save these sundry bits of cabinet hardware for other build or repair projects, saving yourself from having to head down to the hardware store in the middle of a project.
by guestpost on January 14, 2010
When you are looking for new cabinet hardware, there are a few things that you want to do in order to get the best cabinet hardware for your house.
• Consider color – The first thing to think about is color. What color is your kitchen?
• Consider décor – How is your kitchen decorated? You want to make sure that your selection is going to match the décor well.
• Consider style – The final thing to consider is what kind of style you want for your hardware.
These are just a few of the tips that you can use when you are choosing hardware for your cabinets.
by guestpost on November 9, 2009
Porcelain cabinet hardware is a unique and often beautiful option to consider when you’re looking to replace your cabinet knobs and pulls. Porcelain cabinet hardware is often inspired by vintage or antique designs but costs a fraction of the price of originals. Most often, porcelain knobs and pulls come in white or off white colors and have simple, delicate designs. Some designs incorporate dark metals like iron along with porcelain for a striking contrast of colors and textures. Though porcelain cabinet hardware is generally smooth and round, some have a scalloped shape. Many types of porcelain cabinet hardware are painted with floral designs or other simple line or geometrical designs. Common colors of these designs are pastel pinks, yellows, greens and blues, and cobalt blues. The delicate design of porcelain cabinet hardware makes it ideal for bathrooms and kitchens with a simple, traditional design and lots of light. Wooden kitchen cabinets painted in pastel colors like pale blue and light yellow are a great setting for porcelain cabinet hardware. Similarly, bathrooms with simple adornments and cabinets look fantastic with porcelain cabinet hardware. Porcelain cabinet hardware is a great option for many homes, so it may be an option to consider if you’re looking at replacing your existing cabinet hardware.
by guestpost on October 7, 2009
Once you decide to change out cabinet hardware you might find the style you pick won’t look that great if you try and replace the knobs in the same spots that the old ones were in. Well what to do? You certainly don’t want to go back to the same boring old hardware. Instead you need a better understanding of your options for where to place knobs on a cabinet. The most obvious place to put a knob will be on a side opposite a hinge. The leverage allows you to open the door with almost no effort. This is great for those that might have a disability limiting their grip strength.
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by guestpost on September 15, 2009
What color to change cabinet hardware door knobs to remodel? Wow that’s a tough question. There are so many options available it can confuse anyone. Color, shape, size, style, finish – there are so many options available. Where do you start? No one wants to end up spending a truckload of cash for a cabinet refinish just to end up with ugly drawer pulls, knobs, and hinges. Let’s look at what options are most commonly available to you. You have help available. The home improvement store will be more than happy to sell you just the right hardware you need. So why not grab a digital camera and take some pictures of the kitchen. Do some close ups of the doors as well as wide angled shots that show the whole kitchen?
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by guestpost on August 4, 2009
How to choose cabinet hardware doesn’t have to be a totally mind numbing experience. While it can be really overwhelming once you see all the options out there it really isn’t that hard to narrow down your choices based on the type of cabinet that you have. You’ll need to choose what type of handles the cabinets will have as well as what kind of hinge hardware to use. First things first, where is the cabinet? Is this a kitchen job or are you decorating a game room or living room?
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by guestpost on July 21, 2009
Under cabinet lighting is a great way to brighten up any kitchen. A set of recessed lighting can liven up and show off your countertops. It used to be a major undertaking to try and install under cabinet lighting but luckily there are kits available now that make it a snap. There are a few ways to do the job so read on for a few under cabinet lighting how too tips.
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by guestpost on July 6, 2009
There are a lot of ways to bring your cabinets back to life, you can go with a faux finish, install a glass front, or just sand and re-stain the doors. What ever way you decide to go there are plenty of options to figure out how to decorate cabinet doors. The first and easiest method is adding a faux finish to the doors. All you need for this are a few paint brushes, some specialty rollers, and a rag.
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