The kitchen is often a central location where family and friends gather to cook, eat, and entertain. Cabinets are a vital part of the room’s design. Not only are they a part of the decor, but they also have the important function of storing your necessities. Their hardware is just as crucial. Here are a few tips for deciding what pieces to pick to complete your cabinets.

What Should You Consider When Choosing Kitchen Cabinet Hardware?

1. Knob or Pull

While you can select whichever style you prefer, there are a few characteristics of each to consider. In most designs, knobs are meant for doors, while pulls are used on drawers. However, if the door is large, a pull could make it easier to open since your whole hand can be used to grip the handle. Knobs can also be used on smaller drawers if they’re not too heavy. A knob is harder to control if there is excess weight. 

2. Shape

Look at the cabinet style, as well as the countertops, before deciding on a shape. If the overall kitchen aesthetic is more contemporary with smooth, flat lines, choose hardware that is also sleek.

Opt for knobs in geometric shapes like squares with angles or smooth edges. Round hardware is also popular and matches nearly every style of cabinet, and tubular or flat pulls align with a modern feel. If your cabinet doors have details like raised panels and ogee edges, choose more ornate knobs and pulls to match. For rustic decor, keep to simple shapes without too much detail.

3. Finish

Chrome and brushed nickel are popular options, but there is an assortment of finishes to consider. Bronze, brass, and black matte are lovely additions to any kitchen design. Other options include pewter, white, and even glass.

If you want to match plumbing fixtures like the faucet, choose a similar color and finish or something opposite but complementary. For example, a stainless steel faucet pairs well with black and pewter.

4. Grip

Ensure the design you pick is comfortable in your hand. Test it out and make sure you can grip the knob or pull the handle easily and that controlling it doesn’t feel awkward. Check for angles that can be too sharp or ones where a smooth grip might slip easily from your hands as you open and close cabinets.

 

If you are looking for custom cabinets for your kitchen or bathroom, turn to Knapke Kitchens and Baths in Versailles, OH. This remodeling contractor offers clients personalized and affordable design and installation services, as well as a range of woods and finishes to choose from. This experienced team has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Call (937) 459-8866 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online to view their past projects.