How much furniture in perfect condition ends up in the dump every year? Too many. Why do they end there? Simply because many homeowners don’t understand that solid furniture can be brought back to life simply by replacing the existing hardware. Think back to a time when she was visiting a friend or neighbor, did you ever see them say, “I need to replace this refrigerator, just look at how this handle is falling apart!” This trend of thought must stop. Here are some reasons why you should replace your furniture hardware and not the furniture itself.

Worn out – The most common reason furniture is thrown away is because the hardware wears out. It could be because the hinges squeak or because the manual handles are damaged. Just because those brackets on your end table are starting to rust doesn’t mean the entire piece is destined for ruin. Damaged, old, and worn hardware can make a part seem unexpected; however, many don’t realize that replacing old hardware can give a solid piece of furniture a beautiful new look. It’s cheaper, it’s easier, and best of all, you don’t have to worry about lugging around new furniture. Since hardware tends to wear out before cushions, trim, legs, and seams, replace them frequently to prevent your furniture from looking worn.

add style – Maybe you love your antique trunk but hate how the hinges are scratched and worn. Well, add shine and style to your existing trunk by replacing that old hardware with new accessories. What many don’t realize is that replacing hardware is an opportunity to design and update a piece of furniture. There’s a reason antique furniture refinishers are always on the hunt for genuine hardware; it’s because the hardware has a big effect on the look of the finished product. Choose hand-forged iron for a more authentic look or go with satin brass to make a piece look more regal. Whatever your choice, remember that hardware has a huge impact on the style of a piece, so choose accordingly.

additions – When you add hardware to a piece of furniture, you have to worry about combining it with the existing hardware. We have a solution for this problem. Instead of just replacing the hardware that’s broken, go ahead and replace the whole thing. Although it may be hard for you to replace something that isn’t broken yet, you’ll be grateful when all your hardware matches up. Also, if you have always wanted to add specific hardware to your furniture, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Now you can finally add antique locks, latches, or latches to your china cabinet without worrying about finding a perfect match.

We all love a little change from time to time. What better way to recreate a style or salvage old furniture than by replacing the hardware? Replacing hardware increases the longevity of your furniture, plus it gives you the opportunity to change the style of your interior. You can’t get over the fact that it’s much cheaper and easier to replace hardware than to buy all new furniture. Help us keep furniture out of the landfill by replacing old fixtures!