When you choose hardware for oak cabinets in a French country kitchen, opt for robust iron drawer and cabinet pulls with an element of decoration, such as a swirling leaf pattern. Don't be shy about allowing some iron hinges to show on the outside of your cabinets as well. The wall-mou...
These are really similarto the pulls I used, but any bin pulls will work. Simply use screws to attach them to the bottom of the chalkboard frame. Before writing on your chalkboard, be sure to prime it with chalk. Typically, you are supposed to allow the paint to dry for 24 hours and...
Since most cabinets are secured directly into the walls, the work will need to be done inside the house with good ventilation. 2 Remove the door and drawer pulls from the cabinet doors. Set them aside in a safe place until the end of the project. 1 Remove the hinges from the doors....
Cabinet hardwareis especially prone to getting dirty, as the handles and knobs are touched far more often than other parts of the cabinet. To clean hardware effectively, wipe down knobs and pulls with a soft cloth or sponge dipped in equal parts water and white vinegar. An old toothbrush or...
I built this gorgeous office cabinet to replace that metal cabinet, and I am in love! I have been on the fence about how I want to take the office decor, and this cabinet will set the tone for the office makeover. ***This project is sponsored by Kreg Tool Company. All ideas and ...
Reface. When the door surfaces are scratched or scuffed, consider cabinet refacing. This is a process of applying a veneer to cover the existing doors.Consult a local carpenterto see whether this is an option for you. Replace doors.Cabinet door replacement is an excellent idea when the doors...
As always, when I take inspiration from another maker, I try to change it in some way and add my own flavor to it. Darrel’s drawer pulls were straight across, dowels set between two posts. I decided to make mine tapered, a little more like a traditional drawer pull. I also thought...
The first thing we need to do is assess your cabinet space to see where pull-out drawers might make sense. Do a walkthrough of your kitchen and consider where it would be helpful to be able to reach the back of the cabinet more easily. Consider what you want to store in the cabinet...
The prices listed below are based on the prices at my local Lowes stores as of 2023. The conduit and straps were found with the electrical supplies, the corner braces were near the cabinet hardware. 1/2 inch Electrical Conduit– $7 for a 10 foot length, be sure to get metal conduit, ...
Our cabinets are a shaker-style cabinet, meaning they have a flat frame all around the cabinet doors. I chose to have my knobs and pulls sit in the center of this frame. I spaced them all 2″ from either the top (for lower cabinets) or the bottom (for upper cabinets) of the door...