I think that’s why I love the roadside rescues and thrifts so much – it makes the spends on quality pieces feel even more deserved. You all know I love my vergeside finds and flea market scores when it comes to decorating and renovating, but I have always believed in investing in things that you really love or that are really worth it, whatever it is to you – a special art work, a soft as butter leather chair, a particular type of timber for your decking, beautiful pulls, or a handmade encaustic tile. The quality of their handles is great – they are so solid and well-made and just feel good.
SHAKER CABINETS MIXING KNOBS AND PULLS ON KITCHEN CABINETS UPDATE
I switched up the knobs on our bathroom cabinetry and refreshed existing pieces of furniture we already owned with new knobs to give them an easy update – like this thrifted bedside in our room. They also sell high-end door handles and hardware. (You may be in your 30s like me, but I know you know what I’m talking about). The kind of thing for the home that has a way of making you feel just a little special and grown up every time you use it. When they reached out to see if they could sponsor a blog post, I was thrilled – they are just the kind of Australian brand I most love to work with.Ī Melbourne-based small business that ship all over Australia with their online store, Manovella specialise in a range of BEAUTIFUL, top-quality brushed brass and matt black hardware and door handles. Today I’m talking to the team at Manovella for their tips on choosing cabinet handles and pulls. While being spoilt for choice is a lovely thing, it can also make things trickier when you’re choosing from more than four or five different types of handles on offer! Today’s hardware is not only easily accessible to all with online shops and shipping, it can be a real way to add something special and individual into your home when it comes to handles and knobs for our kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Manovella Olivia knobs in brushed brass – nice to look at AND touch! Now cabinet handles, pulls and knobs can be real statement pieces in all kinds of spaces – practical AND special design elements. I actually ended up spray painting these black. I would rarely walk into a kitchen and notice the handles, in a way you’d walk into a space and think, “Oooh, I really like those” or “Oh – those are nice!” Perfectly acceptable – but bog-standard – cabinet handles in our laundry renovation. Years ago, when I used to visit homes for the newspaper, it seemed like there were maybe four or five different types of handles in Perth kitchens and bathrooms (predominantly brushed chrome) and that was it. I think when most people (working on an average budget) did a laundry or bathroom renovation, it was pretty standard to just choose one of the builder-grade choices (which were perfectly fine – just nothing special). Our bathroom today with brushed brass knobs from Manovella. Years ago, when we did our laundry makeover, family bathroom and ensuite renovations, it was an easy decision for us – simple because there wasn’t that much choice readily available in Perth at the time! Even when we got cabinet units custom made, for our laundry and bathroom renovations, there were only a handful of handle options available to choose from. – Thinking about what OTHER people will love, if you have in mind resale and want to sell your home eventually.Ĭabinet handles and knobs are one thing most people will have to pick out for their homes when building or renovating. – Choosing materials that you hope YOU will still love two, three or even ten years down the line. – Getting on the same page as your partner (or compromising).
– Picking things that tie in nicely with the rest of your home and that won’t quickly date. Especially when you’re factoring in things like: There are so many decisions to be made when you are renovating an older home or building a new house – if you’ve ever felt a little conflicted or stuck, you won’t be alone!Ĭhoosing colours, materials and things for your home can have even the most design-loving of us reaching for the wine sometimes. Thanks for supporting my blog’s wonderful sponsors.