How do I redo this wooden cabinet for under $50?
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PS
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I just purchase this wooden cabinet and plan on removing the paint and going with the natural wood if possible. I will be shortening it by two columns but will still need 63 pulls. I want to go as cheap and creative as possible. Love to go under $50. Suggestions?
Hi PS, What about rope knots? It would look natural and it should be pretty cheap to do.
Here are some sites:
https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/cabinet-drawer-pulls
https://www.myknobs.com/Cabinet+Hardware/Cabinet+Handles/_/N-category+Cabinet_Handles
https://www.walmart.com/c/ep/drawer-pulls
I would shop all your local hardware and home improvement centers too. Craft and hobby shops carry them as well. It's going to be a hunt to find that many for your budget, but if you are patient, it can be done. I fell over a sale once where they were discontinuing a vendor. I picked up knobs for 10 cents each and bought a slew of them even though i had no project in mind. Eventually used them all.
Check out Walmart, or even the home improvement stores, you may find some real cheap for multiples. Most home improvement stores also have discounts for purchases of multiple, over a certain number and the price decreases. Hope this helps!
you could use old belts,paint sticks,rulers,pieces of dowel rods cut into medallions, even big buttons. Or mix them up!Cut any of these up then use E6000 industrial adhesive and attach to the size bolt or screw that fits back into knob hole here's help on the leather I like these best it would look really nice https://www.blueistyleblog.com/2014/06/LeatherBeltDrawerPulls.html
How about using the old fashioned wooden thread spools( empty spools naturally) But you MAY have a rough time finding them...maybe a second hand store?
Personally, I would invest in replacing the top with a solid piece of wood, to either paint or store. As for the missing drawers and hardware, I would rearrange so that all the "emptlies line up either horizontally or vertically. You might consider tossing out a few to even out the missing ones and use the hardware from those to even it out. As for the fronts, I would chalk paint so you can easily label and change whenever necessary. Mine is different, but perhaps it can inspire you. I also put mine on casters to move easily. https://www.hometalk.com/post/32207745/media?id=4319136
This site shows how 'found objects' can be made into drawer knobs.
https://artzyfartzycreations.com/diy-furniture-hardware/
You can try https://www.artisanalcreations.com/collections/decorative-knobs-and-pulls
They have some great handmade knobs. I bought the ceramic crackle ones.