KNOBS + PULLS FOR MAKEOVERS: DO THEY REALLY MATTER?

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Sometimes, the hardest decision I make with a dresser makeover or any makeover that requires drawer knobs and pulls, is just that. Do you leave the original pulls? Do you paint the knobs? Or do you replace them with new knobs and pulls?


Knobs really can make or break the look and style of a piece!

So the answer.....It depends on the piece. Some pieces need their original pulls and knobs to show their age and as long as they are in good condition, I leave them. To give a new look to old brass pulls or knobs, I simply rub on some Brasso and the transformation is amazing once I rub it back off!

However, sometimes it's awesome to add new ones that are unique or make a statement.

I've compiled some of my favorites for you below, you can change the entire style and look of a dresser or desk by just changing out the hardware!

My very favorites are the mercury glass or stylized such as the themed sets like beach shapes!

Which ones do you like the best?

Carved Bone Drawer Pull • $5.99

Round Ball Jute Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Matte Silver Brass Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Embossed Floral Ceramic Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Clear Glass Faceted Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Light Brown Iron Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Turquoise Ceramic and Metal Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Multicolored Floral Ceramic Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Oval Wood and White Resin Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Carved Bone Faceted Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Gold Filament Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Square Wood and White Resin Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Blue Glass Faceted Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Green Glass Faceted Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Silver Filament Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Copper Filament Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Green Embossed Ceramic Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Silver Mercury Glass Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Turquoise Painted Wooden Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $5.98

Carved Bone Flower Knobs Set of 2 • $5.98

Small Mercury Glass Fluted Knobs, Set of 2 • $5.98

Black Faceted Glass Knobs, Set of 2 • $5.98

Clear Glass Solid Knobs, Set of 2 • $5.98

Gwen Silver Glass Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $5.95

Antoinette Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $5

Vintage Ceramic Knobs • Pier 1 Imports • $5

Ivory Lace Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $5

Rose Knob - Ivory • Pier 1 Imports • $5

Sofia Knob - White • Pier 1 Imports • $5

Fluted Glass Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $4.98

Chantal Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $4.98

Anthropologie Zuana Oval Knob • Anthropologie • $4.95

Fleur Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $4.48

Quatrefoil Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $4.48

Vintage Glass Round Knob • Pottery Barn • $3.99–7

Woven Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $3.48

Lizzie Knob • Pier 1 Imports • $2.98

Red Basic Ceramic Floral Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $2.98

Multicolor Geometric Ceramic Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $2.98

Red Painted Ceramic Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $2.98

Turquoise Ceramic Knobs, Set of 2 • Cost Plus World Market • $2.98

White Cast Iron Anchor Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98

White Cast Iron Starfish Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98

Yellow Floral Mini Ceramic Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98

Blue Floral Mini Ceramic Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98

Bronze Flower Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98

Pink Floral Mini Ceramic Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98

Bronze Medallion Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98

White Cast Iron Shell Knobs Set of 2 • $2.98



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