matte black door handles

This update has been high on my "to-do list" for awhile now! I actually wanted to change them while building however, our builder didn't offer the exact handles I wanted.

We opted to go forth with what they had and just change them out ourselves. Here is a look at the before and after ... What do you think?

This is how our doors looked when we moved into the home. The hinges were painted to match the door color and the handles were curved in a Satin Nickel finish. They honestly are not that bad at all! However, I had a certain “look” in mind for this house from the start and these HAD TO GO!!

Keep in mind, when changing out the handles you will need to also change the Strike Plate – this is usually included with your new set, however it is an extra step! 

** A great tip – when I got the green-light from the hubby to change all the doors, I first ordered just one of everything. I could then see it all put together and decide if YES (I LOVE IT!!) or NO (Something Needs to Change!!) This is a great way to visually see it all put together. 

Sometimes things take on a totally different look/feel once they are in YOUR home! In this case, we had 30 something doors … and there was no way I was going to order everything right from the start before testing it out!

front door before/after ...