Are you renovating your entire kitchen and need some extra help when it comes to choosing the right kitchen cabinet hardware? Perhaps you’ve just moved into a new flat and can’t stand the outdated kitchen hardware and desperately want to upgrade it. Either way, we’ve put together an all-you-need-to-know guide on how to go about picking the perfect cabinet hardware for your kitchen.
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Should I have kitchen hardware, or should I ditch it?
With popular clean Scandinavian kitchen designs, where no kitchen cabinet hardware can be seen, it’s only natural to ask if you really need kitchen hardware. The simple answer is - it’s up to you. However, at Ironmongery Experts, we think that kitchen cabinet hardware is much needed. Even though our answer might be a little biased, it doesn’t change the fact that kitchen cabinet hardware is much more than a practical way to open and close your cabinets.
- Kitchen cabinet hardware is both functional and decorative.
- The right cabinet hardware can enhance interiors.
- Shows off your personality and style.
- Protects cabinets from dirty hands.
- Cabinet hardware is practical and easy to use by all.
- Can be easily replaced for a quick and affordable kitchen upgrade.
- Available in endless designs, styles and finishes.
The real question is, how can you not want kitchen cabinet hardware?
How to choose the right kitchen cabinet hardware?
Before browsing through our range of kitchen cupboard hardware, it’s important to do some planning. If you simply want to discover what hardware is available and get some inspiration, feel free to head on to our kitchen cupboard handle collection, otherwise keep on reading.
Having a set plan with inspiration ideas, favourite styles and desired finishes will you keep focused on what you want to achieve and also guarantee that you don’t go over budget. Creating a mood board is a great way to put together ideas and choose the perfect hardware to suit your kitchen cabinets and cupboards.
Types of cupboard door handles
When picking handles for kitchen units, you can choose only cupboard door knobs, only cupboard pull handles or combine both for a more visually interesting design.
Design.
Cupboard door handles can be traditional, modern or everything in between. Choosing the door handle design comes down to personal preference. You can choose to match modern door handles with your contemporary home design, purchase heritage door handles to suit your grade-listed property or mix and match.
Finish.
Matte black, polished brass, satin chrome, antique bronze, stainless steel… the choices are infinite. Different finishes will work best with different coloured cabinets. This is where a mood board comes in handy, you can pair the colours of your favourite finishes with the colour of your kitchen cabinets to see if they work together.
Related: How to choose door handle colours
Neutral tones, such as matte black, are perfect for any kitchen cabinet – white, yellow, blue, green, you name it. You might choose to go for a seamless finish with the same door handle finish for all your cabinets or you might choose to mix and match some of your favourite finishes. If you are thinking of mixing hardware finishes, remember to pick one dominant metal and one or two accent metal tones to have the perfect balance.
Related: How to mix hardware finishes
Kitchen cabinet hardware ideas.
#1 Brass heaven
Pair our Burlington satin brass knurled cupboard knob with our Burlington satin brass knurled cupboard pull handle for an elegant, stunning and modern design.
#2 Matte black galore
Matte black cabinet handles with matte black cupboard knobs create a sleek and contemporary feel.
#3 Bold and mysterious
Make any dark cupboards stand out with eye-catching satin brass Trafalgar cabinet handles and satin brass Trafalgar cupboard knobs.
#4 Everything satin chrome
Transform cupboard doors with different shaped satin silver handles, such as our SAA cupboard handles and satin chrome Regency drawer pull handles.
#5 Pull handles for days
Our striking polished brass t bar cabinet handles will complement modern and traditional kitchen designs.
If you have any questions about our collection of kitchen cabinet handles, don't hesitate to get in touch. We can be contacted on 01376 559 153 and at info@ironmongeryexperts.co.uk.
