Thursday, May 23, 2013

Changing Out Decorative Hardware (using backplates if necessary) Gives Instant Facelift to Cabinetry



Looking for a quick way to give your kitchen or other cabinetry an instant makeover?  Changing out decorative hardware (using backplates if necessary) is an easy way to give your cabinetry a new look without investing a lot of money.
Maybe you just bought a new house and you compromised on the kitchen.  Or you've lived with the cabinetry you have for years but you're ready for a change.  If having brand new cabinetry is not in your budget just yet, you can still give your kitchen a little nudge towards the stylish look you want by installing new hardware.
Sometimes changing out hardware is not as easy as it sounds.  You may choose a pull where there was originally a knob, which means you will need to drill new holes in the cabinetry, as well as try to cover up the old hole.  Sometimes new pulls have their screws distanced farther apart or closer together than the old ones, leaving you with the same dilemma.  For many homeowners, backplates solve this problem by not only covering up old unused holes, but also providing a secure place to install the new hardware.
Many homeowners can tackle this job themselves with the careful use of a drill and measuring tape.  Others don't want to risk any damage to their cabinets so they have a professional tackle the job.  If you're looking to upgrade the look of your current cabinetry, contact us.  We can give you some ideas to make your kitchen more up-to-date until you are ready to do a more extensive remodel.  We can also give you an estimate on how much it will cost to install custom cabinetry down the road, which is probably much less than you would expect.
Sometimes getting the kitchen of your dreams doesn't happen all at once, but replacing hardware is a small step that can make a drastic difference, making your cabinetry look decades newer.

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