What kind of makeover costs less than a throw pillow and takes just minutes to pull off? Hint: it’s not bangs – but the interiors equivalent comes close. A quick hardware swap offers near-instant gratification, rescuing tired cabinets and drawers from their run-of-the-mill misery in minutes.
And the more avant-garde, the better. Lo & Co Interiors and Tali Roth recently debuted Al Dente, a pasta-inspired collection meant to be savored, translating the curved, creased, and folded forms of our favorite carbs into sculptural metallic handles, knobs, and entry pulls. Meanwhile, retailers like Anthropologie continue to push into playful, with hardware that ranges from wooden florals and Art Deco stars to swimming koi fish – all designed to revive tired furniture fronts, bathroom vanities, and kitchens.
In the context of high-end furniture, these upgrades cost almost nothing – most under $40 – and lend even the most ordinary pieces a more bespoke feel. A ‘weekend’ project, technically, but just as easily a lunchtime one if you happen to have a screwdriver on hand.
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