Real Simple had a great little article about updating old furniture and I thought I’d share it and expand on it a little. Not only is replacing the hardware on an old piece helpful, don’t forget you can also replace the hardware on a NEW piece of furniture to make it seem less “chain store” and more you. It won’t cost you much and will take your item from “seen on page 56 of the catalog” to “where did you find this cool thing?”.
Anthropologie has the most fun, stylish selection of hardware out there, and it’s easy to access! Their items look like jewelry for your furniture (and check out their doorknobs to- I wish I could use them everywhere in my own home!) And they have even created this genius new page on their site where you can virtually TRY on the hardware on various pieces of furniture!
Te Ma Hardware offers colorful hardware perfect for a beachy feel or a kid’s room:
So wether you are refinishing a Craiglist find or simply wanting to add some flair to your new Pottery Barn purchase, just look around for some “furniture jewelry”
LOVE fashion Friday,but I would be soo bummedif this blog turned into a fashion blog! DONT CHANGE A THING,WE LOVE YOU!!!!
I’m not sure where I saw this idea, but someone used vintage brooches and earrings (in the colors of the room–they were mismatched) as drawer pulls. It worked out really well for that room — you have to make the jewelry fit the surroundings as well.
Love this post.
The two best things you can do to freshen a piece of furniture is paint it or change the hardware.
Myknobs.com is another terrific site for hardware.
Lovely selection! I agree with you that Anthropologie has a nice selection of hardware (among other things)!
I have the Anthropologie knobs…fifth from the top, except mine are oval. I love them.
I am going to be acquiring an old hitchcock antique dresser for my upcoming move…and that is exactly what I was planning to do! I love the antique look, but I wanted to freshen it up with some cool Anthropologie knobs…Great post!
Lovin’ the little drop pulls..
Thanks for this idea, I love how you articulated it too!
Holy heaven those knobs are orgasmic!