When remodeling your kitchen, you get to customize everything from the countertops to the cabinets. With so many choices, you might not know where to start. When it’s time to consider the cabinet hardware, here are a few factors to consider, so you end up with a cohesive kitchen design.

How to Choose Kitchen Hardware

1. Decide on Knobs or Pulls

When debating between pulls or knobs, consider which works the best for certain cabinets. For example, a pull will be convenient for a large pantry door or trash pull-out since these cabinets tend to carry heavier loads. You can also fit your fingers more easily into a pull if you have an armful of groceries or trash.

Knobs may work better on doors that open to dishes, kitchen cleaning supplies, or spices. Also, if you’re choosing a more intricate kitchen design, a simple knob will not distract from the details.

2. Stick With the Theme

Your hardware can amplify the theme of your kitchen style. If you like the modern look, choose sleek, stainless steel pulls to match. If you’re leaning more towards a country kitchen appeal, select glass or hand-painted, antique knobs.

If you want to mix and match knobs and pulls, stay within the same color scheme and finish. If a knob style doesn’t come with a matching pull, consult your retailer to find something similar.

3. Consider the Color

If you have specific hardware in mind, choose a cabinet finish or paint color that aligns with it. For example, dark wood usually pairs well with gunmetal or brushed pewter hardware. A light oak can match with sleek or brushed black hardware. White works well with many styles of hardware, such as pewter, brushed bronze, or stainless steel.

Embark on your kitchen remodeling journey with the experts at Ceramic Tile Plus & Exclusively Yours in Kahului, HI. For more than 43 years, this family-owned and -operated company has provided the Maui community with cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and tiles to complete custom kitchens. Call (808) 871-7595 to begin your kitchen remodeling, or visit them online for a virtual showroom tour.