Creative Kitchen Hardware Idea; Using Old Fuses
Creative Kitchen Hardware Idea; Using Old Fuses
I have been living in my current house for almost 4 years. When I first saw the kitchen it was almost like a blank slate. It was very neutral in color and simple in design.
This is how the kitchen looked before we bought it.
Simple in design equals no cabinet knobs. I’ve searched and searched for knobs I LOVE! I found these beautiful mercury glass knobs from Anthropologie.
However, living in a one-income household means that I can’t bring myself to spending $8/knob, when I need 22 of them. Anthropologie doesn’t seem to remember we’re in a recession and refuses to put these beauties on sale. (Trust me, I check pretty much on a daily basis.) So I’ve been searching for a less expensive, yet creative, alternative.
I found my answer at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore I visited this last weekend. Old fuses for $0.25!!!!
Before
After
I don’t know if they will stay on with Gorilla Glue. I’ll keep you posted. I
Update (07-02-10):
Gorilla glue didn’t hold up. Actually, they came off pretty quickly. However this worked just dandy!!!
>What a whimsical idea! Just too adorable!
>FAbulous! That is a great idea.
>Thank you, ladies! And thanks so much the feature, Cassity. Merry Christmas!
>Yanet,
You genius you. What a great and creative solution. And thanks for the feedback on Gorilla glue. I used JB Weld to repair a silver tray handle and it has held up to many loaded platterfuls.
Thanks for sharing.
Brittany
https://www.prettyhandygirl.com
>Love, love, love, this idea. I really like to upcycle.
>SO Great, Just love it, Beautiful Idea…
Karryann
>what a great idea i love they way they look!
>wow that is over the top and i love the table!
>Very cool! Those provide great personality to the room.
>Great creativity and a great detail for your kitchen.
>Just love this idea! This would be great to use in a man's cave room!
>Oh, don't ya just LOVE the restore store?????? LOVE it!!!! Those fuses were a great find, and that was such a clever use for them! Thank you so much for sharing, now I'm on the look out for random fuses!
I have had a box of these in my storage waiting for inspiration- I will be doing dresser drawer pulls and a board with them for my jewelry! Thanks so much!
Cute …love it !
Thanks for the comment, Mary!
The fuses already have threaded bases. Perhaps instead of gluing them on, you might consider installing threaded sockets in the cabinet doors, and just screwing them in place. This may cost more than J-B Weld and some wood screws, but it will be much stronger so you’ll never have to worry about the knob coming off in your hand.
Great idea! Thanks for the comment.