Header by Rory Midhani
Header by Rory Midhani

One of my favorite things is hand-me-down furniture. But when those special pieces come without, well, all their pieces, some DIY elbow grease comes in handy. This cupboard was lacking a knob, so I decided to whip up a temporary one until we could find the right replacement. But I like this solution so much, I think it’s going to stay!

To make your own, you will need:

  • Leather or faux leather trim, cut to 1″ by 7″
  • A screw, washer, and nut (I found bronze ones, but you can spray paint them any color)
  • Fabric scissors

1. Make two cuts on each end of the leather piece, just wide enough for the screw to pass through.

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2. Fold the leather in half and pass the screw through the washer, and then through the leather.

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3. Attach to the drawer or cabinet door, securing with the nut on the other side.

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