Kitchen Series 01: Change Your Handles, Not Your Cabinets

Swap the Handles. Keep the Cabinets.

We've all gotten lost in Pinterest or TikTok's dreamy kitchen makeovers, those satisfying before-and-after videos that make you want to redo your whole room. But when we looked up how much it would cost to actually remodel the kitchen, we were hit with reality. So, we looked for a better way to get that glow-up without spending a lot of money.

We found that you don't need new cabinets to make your kitchen look new. You only need new knobs and handles for your cabinets.

This small change may seem easy, but it can have a big effect. Changing out old handles for new, sleek ones makes your kitchen look new, clean, and expensive right away, without the cost of a remodel.

Little things can make a big difference.

Cabinet handles are great because they give a room a lot of character. For a modern, minimalist look, go with black matte. For a warm, vintage look, go with brass or copper. Brushed nickel handles can make older cabinets look cleaner and brighter.

What we like best is one of the cheapest ways to improve your kitchen is to add handles. A set from Urban Hardware costs a lot less than painting or replacing cabinets, but it still looks great. This little thing makes the whole room look better right away.

The five-minute do-it-yourself

This is a DIY kitchen makeover that anyone can do. A screwdriver and some time are all you need. Most handles fit standard screws, so it's easy to change them out. No builders, no mess, and no stress. We did ours while listening to a podcast, and we couldn't believe how different they looked once they were all in place.

Urban Hardware also makes it easy to find the right fit. In Australia, we have a wide range of kitchen handles and knobs with matte, brushed, and metallic finishes to match any style. They are like jewellery for your kitchen: small but eye-catching.

Design that works and is cheap

A lot of money doesn't have to be spent on good design. Sometimes, the best upgrades are the easiest ones to spot. It may seem like a small thing to change the handles on your cabinets, but it's something you see every day.

This is your sign if your kitchen looks old but your budget says "maybe later." Start with your knobs because it's the easiest way to give your space a new look without spending too much.

We at Urban Hardware think that design should be affordable, useful, and inspiring. Because the smallest changes can sometimes lead to the biggest changes.