Cabinet Handles: Quick and Easy Cabinet Facelifts

Cabinet handles are fixtures that make it easy to open and shut cabinet doors and shelves. You'll be surprised how designers have come up with modern designs, combining form and functionality, for these small but important items. For instance, if you want to give a room and your cabinets a rustic and traditional look, you can go with carved hardwood cabinet handles. For a contemporary look, you can go with cabinet handles made of glass, resin or stainless steel. If you prefer classic styles then you can opt for cabinet handles with a bronze, brass, wrought iron or chrome finish.

Are you look for an easy and quick way to give your cabinets a fresh touch? Replace the old cabinet handles! Most home depots carry a vast array of cabinet handles that could suit almost any room's theme or match any cabinet's finish.

To replace a cabinet handle, carefully remove the old one and clean the area. If the new handle has an alignment that does not match the old fixture, you need to patch the existing holes and mark fresh holes for the new handle. Do not mark the handle from end to end; rather, mark it where the screws should fit in. Use a measuring device to ascertain that the attachment would be straight and not askew, unless you're aiming for an asymmetrical look.

Drill new holes from the front and use the accompanying screws to securely fix the handle in place. Ensure that the hole sizes are just right; oversized holes will result in wobbly handles. If you wish to hide the old holes, use a long, oval-shaped metal strip that can be positioned between the handle and the cabinet door. A plate such as this can hide imperfections and enhance the cabinet's look at the same time.

Select hardware that blends well with the cabinet or with the rest of the furnishings in your room. A whimsical, multicolored resin handle has no place in a room filled with Victorian-era furnishings. In the same vein, a children's cabinet in a safari-themed room would look odd with antique bronze cabinet handles. Cabinet hardware can dramatically change the room's overall look in a very inexpensive way.