10 Ways to Revive Furniture With Decorative Hardware

When it comes to decorating, sometimes the beauty is in the details. As is the case with knobs, hinges, handles, and pulls. Think of them as jewelry, but for your furniture.

multicolored cabinet handles — A Kaiko Chic Life

Bored of blah accents? Swap out (or refurbish) existing hardware for something a bit more statement-making. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to upgrade even the plainest of pieces (well that, and perhaps a fresh coat of paint).

Consider sprucing up a snoozy nightstand with vintage crystal knobs or add polish to a humdrum dresser with luxe leather pulls. And these versatile accessories can just as easily bring a room together. Coordinating hardware instantly transforms mismatched furnishings into a cohesive set.

Ready to give tired drawers and cabinets a well-deserved makeover? We’ve rounded up 10 helpful how-to's that demonstrate just how easy it is to take your furniture from ordinary to outstanding.

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DIY Faux Marble Drawer Knobs

Mandi Johnson/A Beautiful Mess

Marble is a major trend, from countertops to coasters, and yes, even knobs. Mandi Johnson (via A Beautiful Mess) modernized her heirloom dresser by trading wooden handles for marbleized knobs, which she DIY-ed with clay.

Faux Marble Drawer Knobs from A Beautiful Mess
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Brass Pulls

One O

Small space? Try this Ikea hack. The Brimnes bed frame features four sizeable drawers—ideal for storing sweaters, jeans, and even sheets—but the plain white pulls are a bit bland. So why not swap ‘em out for some new, gold-spray painted pulls?

Brass Pulls from One O
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Mid-Century Starburst Pull

Dream Green DIY

Love the clean lines and unique flourishes of furniture from the ‘50s and ‘60s, but don’t want to blow your budget on an original (ready-made) piece? Take a cue from this DIY. A starburst stencil and gold spray paint impart major mid-century modern flair.

Mid-Century Starburst Pull from Dream Green DIY
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Maps and Leather

Pillar Blue Box

Want to infuse some global flair into your space? Check out this tutorial. Like many items from Ikea, the Moppe birchwood mini chest comes unfinished. Maps and leather pulls produce a well-traveled effect.

IKEA Moppe Hack With Maps from Pillar Box Blue

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Hexagon Door Knockers

Jared Smith/Sugar & Cloth

Don’t limit yourself to traditional hardware. In this tutorial, a pair of hexagon door knockers elevates this sideboard—not to mention add a major dose of retro glamour.

Hexagon Door Knockers from Sugar and Cloth
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DIY Copper and Concrete Concrete Pulls

A Kailo Chic Life

Copper and concrete is a winning combination. Need further evidence? Take a peek at these DIY pulls from A Kailo Chic Life. Calling this industrial chic is an understatement.

Copper and Concrete Door Pulls from A Kalio Chic Life
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Embellished Knobs

Anika’s DIY Life

Proof that paint and pretty hardware can elevate any piece. Anika’s DIY Life transforms this media console into a faux apothecary cabinet with a rustic red paint job and embossed ceramic knobs (plus a few structural adjustments).

Embellished Knobs from Anika's DIY Life
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Ribbon Drawer Pulls

Heathered Nest

While great for organization, built-ins can often lack personality. Give closet storage a shot of kid-approved color with these cute ribbon pulls a la Heathered Nest. How cute would this be for a little girl’s room?

Ribbon Drawer Pulls from Heathered Nest

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Gold Campaign Hardware

Elsie Larson/A Beautiful Mess

By now you’ve probably noticed that we love a furniture hack—and this is no exception. Elsie Larson (via A Beautiful Mess) ups the ante on glamour with gilded corner braces and bar pulls. The result is seriously splurge-worthy, but for a fraction of the cost of a ready-made piece.

Gold Campaign Hardware from A Beautiful Mess
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DIY Leather Drawer Pulls

Love & Renovations

A white bureau is basically a blank slate. Love and Renovations demonstrate how easy it is to DIY leather drawer pulls. The sumptuous texture and rich stain add luxury and refined masculinity to this boudoir cabinet.

DIY Leather Drawer Pulls from Love and Renovations