One of the easiest and often the best way to liven up the look and feel of a room is to install new dresser knobs and cabinet knobs. The reason these work so well is that while they are inexpensive, they are available in a wide variety of designs and colors which means that you can purchase and add the ones that best suit your personal style. Furthermore, replacing old dresser knobs is very easy to do and with a simple decorative furniture hardware guide about decorative hardware pieces, you can install these all on your own.
The first step in installing new knobs is to choose the right ones. There is such a wide variety of these in the local stores and on the internet that it might often be difficult to choose which ones are the best for you. All you need to remember is that the knobs you purchase should be in colors that go with the general theme of your room, should be made of materials that are in sync with the rest of the decor and should be as much of a reflection of your artistic personality as possible. After this there are a few technical things that need to take care of such as the make and size of the screws that will come with the knobs and so forth.
An example will make clearer how to choose knobs made from the right material. If you are looking for new knobs for kitchen keep in mind the general decor of the entire kitchen. If you have a majority of stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, it is better idea to go for knobs made of stainless steel, pewter or nickel instead of the more fancy types made of brass. Furthermore, glass knobs also work great in kitchens. Knobs made from many other materials are also available including porcelain, ceramic, wood and oil rubbed bronze which have a very rich look.
Knobs can be installed very easily and simply. All you need is a basic screwdriver and nails that match your dresser. One important thing you need to do before installing the models is to mark the spot where you will screw them in so that they are all in a straight line. Once you have done that simple drill a hole and hold the knob on the outside of the dresser over the hole and turn the nail in from the inside of the drawer with your hand and then at the end finish screwing the nail in with a screwdriver. Repeat this with all the knobs and in no time at all, your room will have a great new look.
By:Jennifer Waller
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