0% APR Financing Available for 12 Months. Make your dream kitchen a reality today.
+
Loading...
Kitchen Cabinet HardwareKitchen Cabinet Hardware

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

The kitchen hardware category encompasses everything from cabinet hardware, like drawer pulls and knobs, to kitchen faucets. While these may seem like minute details, these details are what truly pull a kitchen design together. Beyond aesthetics, kitchen hardware also serves a practical purpose. Knobs and pulls specifically keep the natural oils from your hands from damaging the wooden cabinet face, as well as help you in opening and closing cabinet drawers and doors. 

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware?

There are many factors that go into selecting cabinet hardware as well as deciding on the precise placement. From cabinet style and color, to whether hinges are exposed, all of these affect which type of kitchen hardware will look best. For example, if you are designing a space for a client and they have chosen light grey kitchen cabinets with exposed hinges, then you’ll want to match the rest of the hardware to the hinges. 

Therefore, if the cabinet hinges are brushed nickel, all hardware, faucets, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware should also have a brushed nickel finish. This will create a cohesive look and feel. On the other hand, if you have more of an eclectic taste, then more unique cabinet hardware such as ceramic knobs may be more suited to your design. 

Kitchen Hardware used on grey kitchen cabinetsKitchen Hardware used on grey kitchen cabinets
Cabinet Hardware on White CabinetsCabinet Hardware on White Cabinets

What is the Best Hardware for Kitchen Cabinets?

The type of kitchen hardware that is best for your space will depend on a few variables. The cabinet style, color, size of the room, as well as personal preference all come into play when choosing hardware. Many consumers prefer to use pulls for drawers and knobs for cabinet doors, but you may have a different preference.  

For example, if you are drawn to a sleek look, then modern cabinet hardware such as thin, matte black kitchen hardware like pulls is an excellent choice to achieve your desired outcome. Otherwise, there are many unique cabinet hardware selections to fit the style you want.  

How Do I Choose the Right Size Kitchen Cabinet Hardware?

Like style, selecting the size of cabinet hardware is largely up to personal preference. However, it is critical to make sure that the hardware you choose will fit the cabinet face properly. The standard size for cabinet pulls is usually 1/3 of the cabinet or the drawer width.  
On the other hand, cabinet knobs are typically installed 2-1/2” to 3” from the bottom corner of the door. To find the best size for your kitchen cabinets, take precise measurements, and if you need any assistance, your CliqStudios designer will be happy to help.  

Kitchen hardware on white kitchen cabinetsKitchen hardware on white kitchen cabinets
Cabinet harware enhanced the look of kitchen cabinets. What Kitchen Hardware is in Style in 2022?Cabinet harware enhanced the look of kitchen cabinets. What Kitchen Hardware is in Style in 2022?

What Kitchen Hardware is in Style in 2022?

There are a multitude of cabinet hardware styles trending now, specifically modern cabinet hardware. Some of the top finishes include brass, matte black, glass, and nickel, for both knobs and pulls. These choices are great for a multitude of elevated kitchen designs. For instance, black kitchen hardware adds a mature, modern touch.

If you really want to make a splash, there are also several unique options, such as hexagon knobs, marble handles, and handles with leather detailing. Restoration Hardware cabinet pulls are a particularly well-loved choice, as they’re high quality and have several elevated designs to choose from.

What Hardware Should I Use for Kitchen Cabinets?

The fun part of kitchen design is the sheer number of options available when it comes to cabinet hardware. There’s a huge opportunity to play around with finish and style. It’s common within kitchen design for knobs to be used primarily on cabinet doors and pulls to be installed on drawers. From matching the finish to the cabinet hinges to mixing metals, the possibilities are truly endless. 

Cabinet hardware used on white kitchen cabinets.Cabinet hardware used on white kitchen cabinets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy kitchen hardware? 

Cabinet pulls can be found from a variety of manufacturers and CliqStudios is happy to announce that we’ll be offering a collection of cabinet hardware very soon. Restoration Hardware cabinet pulls are a popular choice to shop for in the meantime. For more information about this, contact our customer support team

Does your kitchen faucet have to match cabinet hardware?

Your kitchen faucet doesn’t have to necessarily match your cabinet hardware, however, it’s quite common within kitchen designs because it creates a cohesive look. For example, if you choose to incorporate brushed nickel cabinet hardware, then a faucet of the same finish will typically look best. However, mixing metals is also a popular trend right now. Talk to your CliqStudios designer about mixing finishes today! 

How to clean old kitchen cabinet hardware? 

Old cabinet hardware can be effectively cleaned first by soaking them in a bucket filled with warm water, gentle dish soap, and vinegar. Once they’ve been soaked for a generous amount of time, rinse the kitchen hardware with warm water and use a soft cloth or sponge to polish them off. For more specific advice based on the exact hardware you have on hand, talk to your CliqStudios designer

What color hardware is best for white kitchen cabinets?

White kitchen cabinets are very versatile, so several colors of cabinet hardware pair with them nicely. Matte black, brass, brushed nickel, and gold kitchen hardware all look great alongside white cabinetry. Get advice based on the style you’re trying to create within your kitchen from your CliqStudios designer

Start Your Design