Updating Your Kitchen with a Simple Cabinet Knob Update

If you are looking for an easy way to give your kitchen a makeover, consider changing out your cabinet hardware. When you choose to change the knobs on your existing cabinets you can easily give your cabinets a fresh new look.

Changing your cabinet knobs is a great way to provide a new look that doesn't require spending a ton of money. If you have always had old tarnished looking knobs on your cabinets, you may wish to change to something that is a little more modern or chic. You might choose to go with glass cabinet knobs so that you kitchen takes on a more vintage look.

You'll have no problem finding the perfect cabinet hardware that can turn your kitchen into a kitchen that you love spending time in, entertaining guests in or just hanging out in with the family.

Perhaps you have an antique buffet in your kitchen; you can use the same knobs on the buffet that you use on your cabinets so that they compliment each other nicely and look great together.

To spruce up your drawers, you can choose matching drawer pulls just like you chose for your cabinets. You won't find a more affordable, faster or easier way to give your kitchen the facelift that you have been hoping for.

You can also use the cabinet hardware to change the looks of your bathroom cabinets and drawers. You'll be able to update the look of your bathrooms just as easily as you updated your kitchen.

Let great hardware for you cabinets help you give your home a mini renovation.

Refacing Your Kitchen Cabinets

Refacing your kitchen cabinets is a fast, affordable way to update your kitchen in as little as three to five days. The process of refacing involves removing the existing doors of your kitchen cabinets and replacing them with new doors of your choosing. This is also a great time to make any structural changes to the cabinets as needed. When you are done, you will be amazed how much refacing can dramatically improve the look of the entire kitchen. Refacing your kitchen cabinets rather than replacing them can save you up to half of the cost of brand new cabinets.

One great benefit of refacing cabinets is that little time is needed to complete this transformation. This is not a major project and will minimally impact use of the kitchen area. The cabinets stay in place while the doors are removed. As a result, you will still be able to use the kitchen for regular meal preparation while working on the cabinets.

When making the decision whether or not to reface the doors of your kitchen cabinets, it is important to know what your vision is for the new kitchen. There are three main types of cabinets to choose from: plastic, veneer or wood. Wood is the most expensive of the three materials. Wood cabinets require more upkeep such as waxing, dusting and polishing to be performed on a regular basis. Wood cabinets can appeal to any and every style. Popular wood options will include: oak, maple, poplar, pine and cherry.

Veneer cabinets can easily fit into any budget. Veneers are quite durable and many types of them can be made to resemble wood. Veneers are a great option for those who desire a wood look but may find it out of their budget. Plastic cabinets are another option for the budget conscious re-decorator. Plastic cabinets offer all the style and a fraction of the price of other cabinets.

Cabinet refacing is a great way to add value to your home. With hundreds of styles and just as many finishes to choose from, you can create your dream kitchen. There has never been a better time to start refacing your kitchen than today!

New Emtek Sandcast Bronze Hardware

We are pleased to announce new style additions to Emtek's Sandcast Bronze hardware line:

Tubular Handlesets:
Laramie Style
Sheridan Style
Creston Style

These tubular handlesets are also available as Grip By Grip Handlesets.

Mortise Handlesets:
Morgan Style
Rockford Style

Interior Leversets with the #4 Rosette:
Aurora Lever
Cimarron Lever
Montrose Lever

#4 Style Deadbolt

These Sandcast additions are available in Deep Burgundy, Medium Bronze, Silver Patina, and Flat Black

New Emtek Handleset Announcement

We are pleased to announce 3 new style additions to Emtek's Brass Handleset Line:

• Nashville Style – Tubular Handleset
• Richmond Style – Tubular Handleset
• Charleston Style – Mortise Handleset

These handlesets are available in 6 brass finishes:
Polished Brass, French Antique, Oil Rubbed Bronze,
Satin Nickel, Pewter, Polished Chrome.

Flat Black is also available in Nashville and Richmond Styles.
The entrysets can be specified with any EMTEK brass knob or brass lever for the interior trim.

January 2009: New Emtek Stainless Steel Hardware & New Door Accessories

Emtek is now offering a new line of Stainless Steel hardware. Check out the new Stainless Steel Entrance Handleset, Round Deadbolt, and Square Deadbolt. Continue the Stainless Steel collection throughout your home with the Stainless Steel Interior Knobs and Levers. Stainless Steel Bath Hardware and Stainless Steel Cabinet Hardware is also available.

Another exciting addition are the new Stainless Steel Brighthandle Privacy Levers that illuminate on the exterior when the door is locked. These levers glow red with 1 AA battery.

*You may find many of the Stainless Steel Knob and Lever Styles in the Modern Brass Collection.

The Mortise Pocket Door Lock has been added to Emtek's Door Accessories line. Also new is the Half Dome Door Stop, Goose Style Door Stop, and Wall Bumpers in Brass, Sandcast Bronze, and Wrought Steel.

New Emtek Products Now Available – Spring 2008

Happy spring! Home Hardware 4 Less would like to announce a few new Emtek Products now available:

• Modern Style, Square Style, and Tuscany Classic Deadbolt
• Square Style Rosette now available with Modern Style Knobs and Levers
• Bern Knob and Geneva Lever
• Square Style Doorbell Plate
• Solid Brass Door Viewer available in Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, and PVD-Lifetime
• Solid Brass Mail Slot available in Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, and PVD-Lifetime

New Product Announcement

We would like to introduce 6 new Emtek products:

• Hamden Tubular Handleset and the Mills Mortise Handleset- solid forged brass with a contemporary rectangular shape
  
• Brass Rectangular Deadbolt - Coordinates well with the new Hamden Tubular Handleset
  
• Lost Wax Keyed Siena Leverset & Lost Wax Keyed Petal Knobset - may be ordered with a choice of 3 rosette styles
  
• Ball Roller Catch - solid brass accessory, available in 10 finishes