If it’s time to change-up a tired kitchen, you don’t always have to
tear out the cabinets and start all over again. You can simply buy a can
of paint at the local home improvement store – often, a swash of new
color is all that’s needed to change the entire look and feel of your
kitchen.
Apart
from painting your cabinets, you can dramatically change the character
of your kitchen by upgrading your kitchen knobs and pulls. Selecting new
cabinet hardware is akin to choosing the right jewelry to complement
your outfit: while it enhances your outfit, your jewelery also makes
it’s own statement. Just like your jewelry, the choices you make about
cabinet hardware are also a personal statement.
But where to begin? If you prefer a contemporary style of kitchen
hardware, there’s a world of options out there. Look for them with
designs like cubes, spheres, cones, cylinders, eggs, and swirls – all
cast in sleek, modern geometry. For a softer twist, you can choose a
matte iron or brushed silver finish.
Traditional styles of kitchen knobs and handles feature clean lines and
are generally embossed with geometric shapes like beads, ropes, and
florals. Add some flavor with a pull ring or tassel – or up the
character of the hardware with an interesting backplate.
And don’t forget the kitchen door knobs – they should complement your
cabinetry choices, and can add a dash of flair and style to your doors.
Another option to consider is color – and you have a lot of options.
Marble, granite, plastic, glass and resin materials are available in a
full spectrum of vibrant colors. Itching to add a little bling? Imagine
kitchen knobs with embedded semi-precious stones – or even rhinestones.
Once you’ve chosen your cabinet hardware and design, its time to think
about the size of your cabinet drawers and doors. Make sure the selected
hardware is to scale of your cabinetry – if it’s too small or to o
large the finished result will appear awkward. One of the advantages of
buying knobs and pulls online is that most websites publish exact
dimensions, making it easy to determine if the hardware is the right
size for your cabinetry right from the comfort of your home.
Ready to make your final decision? Not so fast -there is one last factor
to consider. The profile of your selected knob is one of the most
important, but often overlooked, aspects of your new hardware. For
instance, a large sphere shaped knob may by just the design you want,
but is it so large that it bangs into something else when it’s opened?
Is it easy for your children’s little hands to grasp?
And finally, remember to take a look at the length of the screws
provided by the manufacturer. Are they the same or wider than your
current hardware? Great! But if they’re smaller, they wont install in
your cabinets. To find great deals your best option is purchase them
online.
