How to Update Cabinet Hardware

If you are looking for a cheap and easy way to update your kitchen, you may want to consider changing out the hardware on your kitchen cabinets. Even if your cabinets are outdated, a change in hardware to something more sleek and modern can improve the look of your kitchen easily. It won’t take a lot of time or money to easily replace your cabinet hardware by yourself.

1. Remove your old cabinet hardware from your cabinet doors and drawers. This will require the use of a standard flathead or phillips screwdriver. Hold the hardware in place with one hand, while removing the screw from the back of the hardware carefully with your other hand.


2. Repeat this process until all hardware has been removed. You may want to keep the screws that you removed in a safe place in case you need an extra screw later when installing your new hardware.


3. Decide what type of hardware you want to use for your cabinets and drawers. You can look for inspiration in a home improvement magazines or online to get ideas.


4. Count the number of cabinet hardware pieces that you will need; be sure to count all cabinets and drawers so you know how many you need to purchase from your local home improvement store.


5. Visit your local home improvement store and locate the aisle that contains the cabinet and drawer hardware. You will usually find numerous choices in all different designs and colors.


6. Choose the style that suits your decorating needs, and matches the existing decor in your kitchen. You can choose a color that compliments the color choices in your kitchen, or a modern design to help your kitchen cabinets appear less outdated.


7. Bring your new hardware home and double check that you have the correct amount of hardware for your cabinets and drawers.


8. Open the package of the hardware and replace the new hardware in the same spot where your old hardware was at. Attach with the provided screws to hold in place and tighten with a screwdriver to secure in place.


9. Repeat the process until all of your new hardware is securely attached.