Hello Abode Lovers! So- remember when I had to explain to all of you that the
kitchen re-do has been put on hold until I can call dibbs on Colonel Dad? Well... I have bypassed this hurdle and have still managed to make a
little headway in the kitchen.
I ORDERED NEW HARDWARE!!! I really thought that hardware would be something for the future because of the cost... my total came to $421.95 for the original Anthropolgie pulls and knobs that I had chosen... I mean, wow. I know they are like jewelry for the kitchen (and jewelry is important, very, very important), but I really didn't want to spend that much, at all. So- I am trying something else in
hopes that it will be just as fabulous as my original, more expensive pick from Anthro. If I decide I don't like them as much- then I will simply send them back... but my fingers are crossed. I was able to get
ALL of the hardware for just over $150.00 with shipping! That is huge!
(just think of how many pillows and lampshades I would buy with that small fortune!)
I would love to hear honest opinions on this matter- I will of course take photos when I get them... but what is your reaction, right out of the gate? I am very curious!
original picks (expensive picks!)
and
THESE are what I ordered! What are your thoughts?
via lookingintheattic.com
and here are a few images of the kitchen... remember?
I have really wanted either white, milk glass knobs, or white ceramic to tie in the backsplash. I really love the soft combination of cream, white and gray- so I am trying to tie the backsplash to the cabinets with the hardware.
and here is a close-up look of the cabinets that I painted... please, ignore the skank basket-weave knobs... they looked fine with the old, dark stone backsplash... but now, they look sad, dark and bland.
Now- I am ALL about honest opinions... but keep in mind that the milk glass selection is about $250.00 less than the anthropologie ceramic pulls... at the same time, we have put so much time, effort and money into this kitchen, what's a few hundred more bucks to finish it with a bang???
I will receive the new hardware sometime this week (hopefully) so I will post photos as soon as possible!
I'm looking forward to hearing from all of my Abode Lovers, I need help! Thanks!
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here's a thought: etsy!
ReplyDeletei recently made over my vintage dresser and found myself in a very similar situation... so similar, in fact, that i had fallen in love with the same hardware from antrho that you did! and while i loved the milk glass alternative (yes, your choice was nearly exactly what i picked, as well!), my heart wasn't in it... i ended up buying some brass and porcelain vintage pulls on etsy and polished them up. they look fan-tastic and i won't fear seeing them all over town!
{ps, absolutely love your blog!}
love them! those pulls look just like the ones I used on Luke's little desk that I made over that glossy white.
ReplyDeleteWOW, that is so much money for knobs and pulls. I have seen great knobs and pulls at target, world market, and hobby lobby for a fraction of the price of anthro!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so fun. We just recently built a house so I totally understand what you are saying about the hardware. I REALLY wanted some hardware from Restoration Hardware that would have cost a fortune. I ended up finding some that were opposite the ones I wanted from Restoration but I love them just as much! The first ones are for sure much more of a statement piece. I would say follow your heart, you will forget about the money you spent once it's all said and done.
ReplyDeleteI lean towards the milkglass ones... maybe because they are simpler? But would love see a photo of each on one of your cabinet drawers!
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