Cabinet hardware is easy to match with its colors and styles, such as pulls and knobs. You can already see a huge variety of designs that you have to choose from in a store. Once you’ve decided on the pulls instead of the hardware knobs, the next decision is the type of metal and its finish. This is a big decision when it comes to your budget, as basic chrome hardware starts at around $ 1.00 a piece, while nickel and bronze will cost more with prices starting around $ 5.00 a piece. What seems like a simple decision can cost several hundred dollars given the various pieces you have to buy for a kitchen or bathroom. Choose from a majority that we offer in-house so you don’t have to outsource, it’s all in one place.

Sweaters versus knobs

Cabinet pulls and knobs now come in thousands of shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. When adding hardware to cabinets (some cabinet styles do not require hardware), you must choose between pulls and knobs. Sometimes you can even mix you can combine pulls and knobs with the same cabinet. In doing this, the handles are used primarily for drawers and door knobs.

Cabinet Hardware Finishes

The choice of type and finish is mainly determined by the budget:

Porcelain and vintage glass – most commonly used for doorknobs, more readily available at antique stores.

Chrome – It has a mirror polished finish, is durable and does not tarnish. Maintenance is easy, like cleaning fingerprints.

Stainless steel and nickel – are common finishes with a modern and contemporary look. Nickel will not rust, fade, or wear away. It comes polished or matte.

Bronze – is in brass and zinc, which offers a rich and luxurious appearance. It is slightly lighter than black and the variations offer a hint of light, an amber hue, or a coppery undertone. It can create an old world feel, although more contemporary designs exist.

Brass – has a distinctive golden look that can be finished in a number of ways. Antique brass is more subtle with an aged look, while polished brass has a bright, vibrant look.

Copper – has a reddish tint that adapts to modern and traditional spaces. It is usually paired with brass, but can be used on zinc and other metals by dipping the base metal in a flash of copper to create brushed, silvery black for an antique look.

Black – is one color, offers many finishes from matte to glossy and is typically applied to brass or a powder coated finish on iron.

Tin – it is an excellent choice for an intricate design because it is a soft metal and easier to work with.