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Putting your personal stamp on a room starts with cabinet hardware. Small yet impactful, it’s these delightful details that create stunning dimension throughout a room—all while being one of the quickest and easiest refreshes you can make from kitchen to bathroom to mudroom.
If you’re wondering, how do I choose the best cabinet hardware, you’ve come to the right place. To make the hardware hunt easier than ever, follow along as we take a closer look at the cabinet hardware types, styles, materials, and more to choose from.
Types of Cabinet Hardware
The first factor to consider with your cabinet hardware is its type. Dictated by its functionality, the type you choose might be the most important decision—as it impacts your comfort. Here are the four main types to choose from:
Defined by their bar-like design that attaches to the surface at each end, cabinet pulls are the most widely used option. Also referred to as cabinet handles, drawer pulls, or handle pulls, this type is the easiest to grip, which reduces strain and makes for a mobility friendly option. While associated with drawers, pulls can also be used for doors to create your desired look.
Naturally, cabinet pulls require two or more screws for securing, so choosing the right size is important. The general rule of thumb is one-third the length of the drawer or door for ideal proportion and visual balance. But don’t feel tied to this rule—always prioritize what looks right to you.
Tip: For kitchens with integrated appliances, opt for appliance pulls to seamlessly blend your refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher with the rest of your cabinetry for a clean, cohesive look.
Generally best for doors and upper cabinetry, cabinet knobs provide enough grip for opening while leaving the smallest footprint of all the options. That said, knobs can also be used for drawers—especially smaller, less heavy ones—for that distinctly delicate look.
Quite open-ended in terms of design, cabinet knobs take on all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials, packing a large punch of personality despite their petite size. Unlike handles, cabinet knobs typically require only one mounting screw, making installation relatively simple.
A great ergonomic choice for drawers, cup pulls are defined by their dome shape that’s enclosed everywhere but the bottom (often resembling a small cup) for easily grasping. Also known as bin pulls or half-moon pulls, these can be round, oval, square, or rectangular and commonly feature some sort of decorative embellishment.
Like regular cabinet pulls, bin pulls typically require two or more screws for mounting.
Most often seen on casement windows or French doors, cremone bolts are also offered for kitchen cabinets. Also called surface bolts, this type of decorative cabinet hardware features a knob or lever handle that's attached to an upper and lower rod.
Depending on which way the handle is turned, the rods will either slide into or out of their sockets that are located on the upper and lower sill. Essentially, cremone bolts offer a handle and latch all in one, giving your cabinets a charming, classic feel while keeping them shut securely.
Tip: As most kitchens use a mix of hardware types, choose from a coordinating hardware collection for pulls and knobs that are made to perfectly complement each other.
While functionality is important, so is style. Considered the jewelry of the home, cabinet hardware serves as the ultimate embellishment for bringing your whole look together—so make it specific to you and your home!
From modern to classic, understated to statement-making, what look do you want to evoke? If you aren’t sure where to start, browse through our most popular styles to see what speaks to you. Or to take it a step further, explore our style guides for our specific recommendations.
Materials of Cabinet Hardware
Quality cabinet hardware is a must for handling frequent use—not to mention the damp or wet environments cabinets are typically found in. For durability that withstands busy homes and the elements with ease, start with reliable metals like brass, bronze, stainless steel, or zinc.
For visual and textural intrigue, you’ll find additional materials on hardware like acrylic, wood, stone, leather, glass, ceramic, shell, and other novelty options to truly make your cabinets your own.
Generally, cabinet hardware gets a protective coating, or finish. Not only do quality finishes prevent fading and corrosion of the metal for a consistent look over the years, but they’re offered in an array of tones for customizing to your exact vision.
Just like choosing between gold and silver jewelry, the tone of hardware you choose is deeply personal. While gold finishes create a warm, inviting glow, silver finishes create a cooling effect. Use your cabinet hardware intentionally to create tonal cohesion with the color of your cabinetry or, alternatively, high contrast.
In addition to tone, you’ll also want to consider the level of shine of your cabinet hardware. While polished finishes bounce off light for a highly reflective, elegant sheen, brushed finishes emit a smooth, satiny mid-level shine, and matte finishes absorb light for a muted yet bold look.
Tip: For a layered, lived-in look in your space, try mixing metals with the cabinet hardware itself, or with other metals throughout the room like faucets.
For an eye-catching, tactile effect applied to the metal itself, you'll find cabinet hardware with a variety of surface techniques and treatments. To showcase exquisite detailing, seek out knurled and reeded textures, or for a one-of-a-kind look, opt for hammered, chiseled, and distressed textures.