Drawer handles can be used as kitchen drawer handles, dresser drawers pull handles and drawer furniture handles. They can be ornate, simple, contemporary or antique. There are many different styles, designs, materials and types of drawer handles available. You will always find one that will suit your lifestyle and interior décor style.
Dressers used to be standard in all rooms. When shopping at an antique dealer you can find a vast array of dressers and their ornate dresser drawer handles. Antique drawer handles are a statement of the fine craftsmanship that went into the making of the dresser. Unfortunately many dressers have damaged drawer handles and it is impossible to find a replacement. A manufacturer that makes reproduction drawer handles may have a handle design close to the one that you are looking for which allows you to replace your missing pieces. The same goes for your kitchen drawer handles.
Shopping for drawer handles
You can either shop locally at your local hardware store or home improvement store or shop online. Shopping locally allows you to visually compare the different styles and types of drawer hardware available. You can also physically compare your present drawer handles to the new ones to ensure they will install properly in the same holes. However, shopping online allows you a broader range of drawer handles to choose from. There are more collections, styles, materials and handle types. The down side of online shopping is that you can not physically view your purchase until you have it delivered. If the color is off you may have to send it back to be replaced, which is a waste of time and sometimes money. Shipping costs also adds to the overall cost of your purchase; look for retailers offering free shipping or discounted shipping. Shopping online allows you to find designer brand drawer pulls at a discounted price. Either shopping venue allows you to purchase all your hardware at one source for consistency of style in your home.
Installing kitchen drawer handles
Remove the drawer from the cabinet completely and place it on your working surface. This allows you to access the area where the handle will be installed. If the drawer already has a handle remove it by unscrewing the existing screws carefully. Try not to damage the furniture. Take the old drawer handles to the store with you to make sure you buy a match for the hardware holes. The area where the new handle is going to be should be cleaned for debris and rough spots that will interfere with your new handle. Next install the new drawer handles in the holes of the old handles. Try not to over tighten as this may damage the handles and/or the drawer.
Once you have installed your new drawer handles it is important to take care of them. Clean them regularly with a moist cloth. Proper care of your handles will extend the life and value of your handles. Purchase handles that are of universal design. This will add value to your pieces or your built-in drawers. Universal designs allow people of limited ability to easily and effectively open and close the drawers. You never know when you yourself will be in a position that you would need to use special drawer handles. Be prepared.
