One of the biggest decisions when renovating your cabinetry is what hardware to choose that suits your style. The options seem to be endless with the different material, styles, colors, finishes, and even size. If you are having trouble deciding on hardware, first start with deciphering what style of cabinets you are going for. Are they modern, traditional, rustic, or industrial? Narrowing the style down will give you more clarity on the way you should go.
Now that you have narrowed down the style you want, you can start to choosing the handles that best fit your choice. If you are going for a more traditional look, a knob would most likely be the best. A modern vibe would probably require a pull handle with clean, straight lines. A rustic, farmhouse style would pair best with a latch type of handle.
Another thing to consider when choosing what hardware to use is the size. The main question is: how large are your cabinet doors? Choosing the right hardware is important so it doesn’t overshadow your lovely cabinets. Knobs are a more flexible in size. If you are planning on using handles, choose some that are about one-third of the size of the cabinet.
Lastly, choose the color and finish of your hardware. This might seem like a lot to decide on, but if you already have light fixtures, faucets, or appliances, start there! Do you want them to match, or do you want a color to contrast them? Either way, you can’t go wrong. Stainless steel appliances go well with silver and grays, but if you are wanting to warm up your space you may want to try brassy colors. Both gold and black are classic and versatile, going with a lot of different colors you have in your space already.
Once you know the color you want, you can select a finish. There are a couple different options for this such as polished, brushed, matte, weathered, oil-rubbed, and satin. A rustic, farmhouse style would pair great with a weathered finish, whereas a timeless, traditional look will go with polished knobs. Another thing to consider along with style might be fingerprints and maintenance, especially if you have children! Honestly, this decision comes down to solely preference. You can’t go wrong choosing the perfect hardware when you have your dream cabinets from Intenzi!
Maci Rauls