Adding Gold Hardware to Dresser & Nightstands

I have been working on updating our coastal style master bedroom for the last couple of months. So, I thought it was time that our nightstands and dresser had a little hardware makeover as well (I didn’t want them to feel left out of course – lol)! And I really love how they turned out. Updating hardware handles (pulls) and knobs is a very easy, simple, and budget-friendly change that makes a big statement. And who doesn’t love some gold brass drama?? Let’s get to it! Adding Gold Hardware to Dresser & Nightstands.

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Adding Gold Hardware to Dresser & Nightstands

Supplies:

*Gold (brushed brass) handles 10/pk + 15/pk (25 total handles)
screwdriver
tape measure
***nail hole filler (if needed – see step #3)

*Tip: Always shop the best quantity/seller deals when ordering supplies.

I needed 22 handles, so I ordered the 10/pk +15/pk = ~$70. If I would have ordered the 25/pk, it would have cost me ~$95.
Saved myself $25!!
That’s enough money for: throw pillow(s), a small/medium sized lamp, blanket/throw, art work, vases/flowers, etc….

Ok – I just had to throw that out there ;). Moving on….. LOL!

Adding Gold Hardware to Dresser & Nightstands

Before We Begin:

I just wanted to show you the differences in “golds.”

Our master bedroom gold mirror is a more taupe or bronze gold, whereas the new gold pulls/handles are more yellow gold.

Personally I like the yellow gold pulls better, but I thought it was important to note before you actually “order.”

I’ll do another post soon with my picks for the best gold or brass handles.

Ok, let’s get to it! Adding Gold Hardware to Dresser & Nightstands.

Adding Gold Hardware to Dresser & Nightstands

Step #1) Measure Hole to Hole Centers

The first thing you will want to do is measure the area from one hole to the other hole – on your existing piece(s) of furniture.

TIP: Don’t forget to measure each furniture piece separately – some do not have the same “measurements” or same size handles.

It’s much easier to get exact measurements if you remove your existing knobs/handles also.

So here below is a picture of the gold handles that I used.

It’s a great way to double check yourself!

Step #2) Count Number of Handles Needed

We needed 22 handles total for our project:

16 for our dresser
3 + 3 = 6 for our nightstands

Then you can order or purchase your new handles.

Tip: Always order a couple of extra (I’ll show you why in the next section).

And here below – is a picture of our nightstand with the hardware removed.

TIP: It’s also a good idea to remove a couple of your existing knobs/handles (before you order) – just in case there is any patch work or other “fixes” that need to be done first.

I lucked out on this part because the rings holding my existing rubbed oil bronze hardware were not too dark (so I didn’t have to do any paint touchups).

Step #3) Remove Old Hardware & Add New Hardware

I love that these handles come with 2 different screw lengths – just in case you have thick(er) or thin(er) drawer fronts.

We ended up using the shorter screws, and they worked fine.

Nightstands:

So, when I read the reviews on my little beauties, some customers had said that they fall apart – what??!!

And guess what – my first one did – ugh!!

BUT……. it was super easy to fix by simply unscrewing it from the drawer.

End Result: Do NOT over tighten. And you’ll have no problems.

It did not happen to any other handles after I figured that out. 😉

I just didn’t want anyone to freak out in case it happens to you!!

I always like to order a couple of extra handles or knobs whenever I’m doing a project.

just in case one is scratched,
they send one that is the wrong size,
or one doesn’t screw in properly (has bad threads), etc…

And here is the nightstand finished.

I love how modern they look on the antique style furniture…..but I do NOT like that I should have dusted the top before taking this picture!! HaHa!!

Anyhoo….

Dresser:

The dresser did take a little bit longer to do because there were so many of them to attach, but they really transformed the look!

So, do you notice anything?

Yep, that bronze ornate thing-y! Ugh!!

No worries – easy fix!

I used a butter knife to gently pull it out from the dresser, and filled the holes in with nail hole filler.

Since our dresser is white-washed, I didn’t even need to do any paint touchups.
But if you have something similar on a dark dresser, you will have to stain it or paint it to match.