Cabinetry hardware is often an afterthought while renovating, until it’s crunch time and things are wrapping up. Click through for my best tips, guidelines, and easy examples!
4 Quick Design Tips & Hardware Guidelines
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- Mix Hardware Types - Keep the Finish Consistent - Consider Functionality - Appliances Should Have a Specialty Pull
Knobs or Pulls?
Knobs or pulls is really a personal preference! I’d say my aesthetic leans more traditional, so I prefer knobs on doors and pulls OR knobs on drawers.
Appliance Pulls
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Make sure to choose the same finish as your other cabinetry hardware, take scale into consideration, and make sure the placement is functional for easy use.
Placement Examples
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I quickly sketched a kitchen vignette and wanted to show you five different looks using different hardware combinations.
Scale
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One of my biggest tips is to choose hardware that is appropriate for the scale of your cabinet drawer or door.
Knob & Pull Placement for Installation
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Functionality will look a little different for everyone and there are many contradicting opinions on hardware placement.
I hope this post shared some valuable info, and made hardware placement a bit easier to understand!