When renovating your kitchen, it’s important to take some time to consider the cabinetry or shelving plus, the hardware that will complement it. Of course, it is essential to choose practicality, however, who’s to say that you need to choose function over fashion when you can choose the right ironmongery and hardware that perfectly balance function and style.
Closed cabinets or open shelving?
First and foremost, you will have to decide if you want closed kitchen cabinets, open shelving or perhaps a bit of both. Closed cabinets will provide you with more storage for your kitchen utensils and equipment plus, can be further tailored to suit your kitchen with the right cabinet hardware, such as cabinet handles and hinges. Open shelves are ideal for tight corners and small kitchens, making spaces more open, feel lighter and less cluttered. In case you want the feel of open shelving without giving up on storage space, go for closed cabinets with glass doors.
Closed cabinet hardware.
To make closed kitchen cabinets stand out, be considerate of ironmongery. As we spoke about in past blog post, it’s important to give some thought in advance about what style and finish ironmongery would suit your interiors as the right ironmongery can be the perfect finish touch to any home.
Related: How to choose the right ironmongery.
There are plenty of cabinet hardware to choose from, which makes choosing the perfect hardware piece a difficult task. For some inspiration, we have put together some of our best-selling kitchen cabinet hardware pieces.
Satin brass square block cabinet handles
Matte black square block cabinet handles
Polished brass knurled bar cabinet handles
Antique brass knurled cupboard knobs
Satin brass knurled cupboard knobs
In case you want coloured kitchen cabinets and are not sure which hardware finish to choose, we would recommend pairing cool toned hardware, such as stainless steel and chrome with light coloured cabinets, and warm toned hardware, such as brass and rose gold with dark coloured cabinets.
Related: How to choose door handle colours.
Open shelving hardware.
If you think there is no way of making shelves more interesting, think again. Make your shelves that bit more special with our beeswax curved shelf brackets and black curved shelf brackets. These decorative shelf brackets are the ideal addition to any kitchen shelves that want a subtle change.
Related: How to install twin slot shelving.
For more information about our ironmongery products, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team by calling 01376 559 153 or emailing info@ironmongeryexperts.co.uk.
