Summer Sprucing with Eco-hardware

One of the easiest home spruce-ups is to change your hardware. Benefits?…

• Fast – it doesn’t take long to change some knobs and handles.
• Easy – almost everyone is going to be able to successful tackle this project on their own without any extreme tools.
• Impact – changing the knobs and handles throughout your kitchen or bath, or adding some cool knobs to bedroom furniture can make a huge impact and update your home.
• Inexpensive – some hardware can be costly, but for the most part, it’s not like the costs involved with say, adding a deck or repainting the entire house.
• Eco-friendly – nowadays there are a number of sustainable and recycled hardware options for you to choose from.

ECO-FRIENDLY HARDWARE OPTIONS:

Spectra Decor (shown above) carries some of the most lovely recycled glass and aluminum, cork, eco-resin, fused glass, lead-free pewter and stainless steel hardware you’ll find.

I’m also a fan of local (to me) Eleek (shown above). Their beautiful collection of hardware, Mesa, is perfect for modern or classic homes, and made of 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum sourced locally.

Also check out Green Sage Store, for a collection of recycled glass and lead free pulls and handles.

BONUS TIP: One of the best ways to go green is to also go used. Check out antique sales, thrift stores, and other such places to find great old hardware. It can be a hunt, but one that’s worth it when you score a totally unique set of knobs for your favorite dresser.