Adding quirkiness with new cabinet hardware

The hardware we have in our cabinets, whether it’s in the kitchen, bathroom, closet, or store, doesn’t get a lot of attention. Maybe it’s because they just don’t stand out. That’s sad, because the right cabinet hardware can not only be functional, it can also be fun, showing a bit of your personality at the same time.

For example, new kitchen cabinet hardware can show that you have a passion for a particular hobby or food. While you can go for something simple, like a bunch of grapes for cabinet knobs or pulls, you can also get a little creative with the hardware. New designs are constantly hitting the market and now you can give your kitchen a quick makeover with new knobs or handles. Some of the favorites out there right now are cabinet knobs that are a shaker, a martini glass, a bottle of champagne or wine, a margarita, or even a soapy mug of beer. You can also get knobs that are forks, spoons, and knives. If you want to add purpose with new cabinet hardware, get knobs that match what’s in a drawer, like a silverware grouping for the silverware drawer and a Chianti bottle where you keep your bar utensils.

This idea can be extended to other parts of the home. If you have built-in drawers in your closet or a dresser that could use a bit of flair, you can use themed drawer pulls there. For example, you can use a lingerie knob for the drawer that holds all your sweet stuff. There are also for shirts and socks. Never again will you have to wonder which drawer has what … the knobs say it all.

In a child’s room, you can go with sports knobs. There are baseballs, soccer balls, and even athletic shorts knobs and pulls on the market these days. You can choose a single theme or mix and match your new cabinet hardware to give the room a fresh new look.

For the bathroom, you can also get new cabinet hardware. Some popular knobs are the ones with a tube of toothpaste and a toothbrush. You can also get retro-looking hot and cold faucets that are actually knobs.

Also, don’t think the designers have overlooked the garage. You can get new tool-based cabinet hardware. There are hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches; almost any tool you can think of is available as a knob or pull. These can really give your workshop a manly man look, replacing more pedestrian kitchen style knobs.

As with any new cabinet hardware, you may want to purchase several different ones first. Install them in your cabinets and see how they work. Because these buttons are shaped, not just round, you may find that you like the feel of some and not others. Before you go out of your way and change all the knobs, you’ll want to try them out for a while first, not just so you can see how they work, but how they look.

However, if you love quirkiness or aren’t afraid to make a statement about who you are or what your passions are in life, you’ll find the selection of themed knobs, pulls, and hardware to be large. There are entire collections dedicated to a particular quest, be it your love of the beach, the desert, horses, boating, or fashion. Buying these new knobs concepts can be fun too. Just when you think you have found the perfect collection for you, you will find another that is just as creative or daring. Don’t feel locked in … order some of each and give them a try. You might be surprised at what you find and how new hardware can transform any room in your home.