How to Choose the Right Hardware for Your New Cabinets
Two key things are essential when choosing hardware for your new kitchen or bathroom cabinets: function and form. You want the hardware you select to be easy to use.
You don’t want a small knob on a big drawer which makes it difficult to open. Nor do you want pull handles that you cannot easily fit your fingers through.
When deciding on cabinet hardware function, think about how often you will use the drawer or door. You want to look at styles that will be able to meet your function needs without any issues.
When it comes to the cabinet hardware form, you have several options available, including:
- Knobs
- Handles
- Pulls
Each of these comes in a wide range of finishes that will match your cabinets and fit with the décor of your new kitchen or bathroom.
Styles of Cabinet Hardware
The styles of cabinet hardware range from transitional and traditional to eclectic and contemporary. What exactly do the different styles mean?
Transitional cabinet hardware is where you want to use both modern and traditional elements in your kitchen or bathroom. For instance, you could have a modern style cabinet with traditional cabinet hardware like knobs and pulls.
Traditional cabinet hardware typically is very detailed. It can feature unique molds, imprints, and ornate designs. This style also includes vintage and retro style cabinet hardware.
Eclectic cabinet hardware styles are those that reinforce and support the theme of the room. For example, if you have a seaside theme in the bathroom, you could use cabinet hardware in the shape of seahorses or shells.
The contemporary cabinet hardware style offers sleek lines, curves, and stylish finishes with no detailed work. The colors of the hardware tend to be silvers, blacks, golds, and stainless steel.
Cabinet Hardware Placement Options
You could opt to use the same style cabinet hardware on all of the doors and drawers. Another option is to mix and match the hardware. For example, you could use knobs on all the drawers and handles or pulls on all the doors or vice versa.
You could also choose to use different finishes, colors, and sizes of handles, knobs, and pulls. It really comes down to your own personal tastes and preferences, along with the look you want to create in your new kitchen and bathroom.
The best place to start is to visit Diamond Kitchen and Bath and check out our wide variety of high-quality cabinet hardware. It is also highly recommended to place cabinet hardware directly onto samples of the cabinet doors and drawers you are using so you can see how it will look once installed.
For further assistance in choosing the right cabinet hardware, or to learn more about our kitchen and bathroom remodeling services, please feel free to visit our showroom or contact us directly today!