What’s the secret hack? An unexpected and (perhaps?) underrated feature: Leather hardware.
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✔️ Ideal If You…
- Rent your space and can’t make major physical changes.
- Own your home and can.not.stand the cabinets but can.not.afford to replace them.
- Are a vintage or thrift shopper who loves enhancing a “meh” piece of furniture.
- Shop IKEA on the regular (yay bargain prices!), but wants to tweak their basic pieces just a little…
Walnut Studiolo in Oregon designs and crafts super chic and trendy leather accessories that can easily replace door and drawer knobs, ideal for DIY designers and leather lovers who want edgy cuffs and handles to spice up their home.
✔️ Hardware Hack How-To:
Walnut Studiolo’s detailed DIY instructions make installation a breeze. All (simple) steps are included within the drawer handle packet as well as with videos online. They’ve got you covered… but trust me, it’s not complicated.
Step 1: Lay out the handles and screw packages to make sure everything is ready to roll. Bonus: Walnut Studiolo smartly separates the hardware pieces (screws, washers, etc…) into pre-organized packages to make the pre-DIY organizing easy-peasy.
✔️ What your Drawers & Cabinets Have Been Craving!
Within a few hours, this (old) IKEA dresser got a modern revival – all from these Walnut Studiolo handles. Proof that home DIY projects do not all require dust masks, tool belts, hard hats, safety glasses, power tools, extension cords, duct tape, levels, and more!
✔️ Why Walnut Studiolo?
- Sustainable: Handscrafted in small batches in the USA from oak-tanned leather and oil dyes, their low-impact environmental values are admirable.
- High Quality & Durable: Walnut Studiolo’s hand-dyed American leather gets better with age. No need to worry about replacing these handles, even with frequent usage and handling. And, Walnut Studio’s durable, high quality, and repairable products prevent landfilling.
- A Local/Small Business: Geoffrey Franklin, an 8th generation Oregonian, runs Walnut Studiolo with his wife, Valerie.
- Environmentally Mindful: Walnut Studiolo looks for materials in the following priority order: upcycled/reused, recycled or otherwise certified sustainable, and last, new materials.
- Work Room Smart: Employees of Walnut Studiolo are rewarded by using alternative transportation, including bicycling to work and for errands. The company supports fellow bicycle-based businesses, choosing bicycle-based service providers for food delivery, janitorial services, and more. They even compost food waste in their break room and at events using the City of Portland’s curbside compost program.
- Award-Winning: Chosen by discerning designers for projects big and small, from home IKEA hacks and vintage Airstream remodels to mountain chalets and executive mansions. Honored at the “Best of Portland” awards and editorially featured in Real Simple, House Beautiful, and Interior Design magazines.
Check out the coolest drawer/cabinet pulls you’ve EVER seen, along with bicycle, travel, home goods and other essentials here. Finally, give Walnut Studiolo some ❤️ by following them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
*I partnered with Walnut Studiolo but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Those leather handles are so cool and really upgrades the look of that dresser. It looks so simple to do as well. It will be even easier to replace existing handles. Love this!
They’re amazing! The best part is that it’s not only stylish but also easy to install so you’ll have them up in no time! Love that you can easily update your dresser/cabinet handles!
You know, I never would have thought to replace the hardware on my furniture, but I LOVE this idea. My bedroom dresser has lame handles, so they sure could use a fancy upgrade.
Right? I never would have thought of it until I stumbled upon Walnut Studio! They’re amazing at what they do and I just love their products!
Oh my gosh what an easy to make something look so much more classy! This is defiantly something I could do even on my tight budget!
Exactly! Love how it upgrades your furniture’s look without a lot of effort! It’s so easy to install!
I would never had thought of using leather handles. They look great. I enjoy making something old new again.
I love how the handles upgraded our dresses! It’s definitely something that I’d recommend. You should check out Walnut Studiolo!
Walnut Studio has such ingenuity and sophistication! I would never have thought to make handles out of leather. The piece was nice before but so classy after, what a nice change and you make it seem so easy.
YES, definitely! Glad you love how it looked after the make-over! It’s an easy and stylish fix! I just adore Walnut Studiolo for their products!
WOW! What an upcycle. Those leather handles are pretty unique and add a touch of class to what was really a rather ordinary piece of furniture. Great job.
RIGHT? I just love it. Walnut Studiolo gives our dressers and cabinets that sophisticated look!
This is such a clever idea. This would be perfect for my sons room. He would love this!
I’m sure he’s going to appreciate it! I just love how it makes a furniture look better!
What a fun touch!! I think that adding the handles was a smart move! Good job 🙂
Am I right? I just love how it sophisticated our dresser looks now! Walnut Studiolo is simply amazing!
Those handles are super cute and classy. I think I would use some on an antique trunk I have. It would certainly look fabulous on the side handles, for sure.
Right? That’s why I think it’s a great way to update your furniture! I love that idea!
I love how this turned out. I really need to do this on some of our furniture pieces that are looking rather sad. I just love these handles!
Glad you love it! It’s such a lovely addition to your furniture! Walnut Studiolo has the best products!
I have never thought of adding handles! It totally changes the whole look. It looks great.
Me too! Until I stumbled upon Walnut Studiolo! I’m loving how it turned out!
Wow, what a great difference those handles made for the furniture. The color truly popped, very nice.
I know! I just love how it looks now with the beautiful handles by Walnut Studiolo! They’re awesome!
Definitely an easy DIY project, the outcome looks great too. I think it’s better with the handles on now.
Yes! I know, I just love how it looks now! Thanks for dropping by!
Yes! I love IKEA hacks. We actually had this dresser but recently got rid of it. I would so buy it again just to do this DIY.
Isn’t it awesome? Especially if you have a company like Walnut Studiolo that have the best products! I really enjoyed this DIY!
It turned out really well and I just love the look of the cabinet after! I like DIY furniture because it’s a fun project that also improves the look of your home. I’ll be sure to check out Walnut Studio!
Right? I love it too. It’s definitely fun to do projects like this especially if you find brands like Walnut Studiolo! I’m sure you’ll love their products!
Wow what a transformation. I really love what you did with that dresser. This company makes it so easy. But, not a crafty bone in this guy.
It turned out really awesome! No need to be a master of arts and crafts to do this! Just pick the handle that you like and then install it! Simple and easy thanks to Walnut Studiolo!
We live in Manhattan, so finding cute, functional storage is always a priority! This is a great way to update that dresser!
Yes! I love it and I really appreciate Walnut Studiolo for their products! So amazing!
What a fun idea! I don’t think we have handles on any of our dressers anymore lol.
I just love it! Check out Walnut Studiolo, you might fall in love with the idea again!
Your project turned out so nicely! Really nice work. See, our Leather Drawer Pulls ARE easy to install! We’re so glad to see you you’re pleased with the results.
And we have all sorts of additional styles for your next project 🙂
oh my gosh… your drawer pulls are the BEST DIY ever! They made my IKEA dresser look SO much more expensive and sophisticated and it only took about an hour to install. I can’t wait for the next DIY project. And of course, I’ll be using Walnut Studiolo items to make it happen.