Complete Guide to Choosing Cabinet Hardware
Cabinet Hardware Makes a Big Impression on Your Decor
When choosing the cabinets for your bathroom, kitchen, or any other space in your home, cabinet styles, textures, and colors, are often the main focus. The hardware is often overlooked, but finding the right knobs, handles, and pulls can have a major influence on the final aesthetic and functionality of your storage area. That’s why choosing the right hardware is such an important component to complete the look of your cabinets and revitalize your home improvement project with Surplus Building Materials.
Select the Style That Suits Your Space
Identifying the right hardware starts by taking your home’s interior design into consideration. Does your home have a modern look, something more traditional or even rustic? There are cabinet hardware options that perfectly complement your home’s decor scheme. Modern interiors are enhanced with sleek bar pulls and knobs with minimal profiles. Traditional interior spaces can benefit from hardware that is more ornate and decorative. If you’re not sure which styles suit your home yet, browse our collection of colors and finishes ranging from simple black or bronze surfaces to distressed and brushed finish options.
Material and Finish Options
With so many styles to choose from, the decision often comes down to finding the material and finish that speaks to your personal preferences and taste. You want a material that is durable, easy to maintain, and long-lasting in even the busiest household. Choose from stainless steel, zinc alloy, bronze, and more in our collection of options.
Finishes can be found in brushed nickel, matte black, and chrome options, each with its own benefits for functionality and appearance. Fingerprints don’t show up very well on brushed nickel, while the polished look of chrome can make a darker room feel more bright, and matte black is a bold choice that can really make your cabinets stand out.
Look to the other components in the space for ideas on how to best mix and match your hardware with your lighting fixtures, faucets, and additional decor accents to create a cohesive and visually pleasing overall appearance.
Hardware Size Matters
One size DOES NOT fit all when the time comes to pick your cabinet hardware. Many hardware pieces are available in multiple sizes so choose wisely in relation to your cabinet style and storage capacity. Large-size drawers can benefit from longer pulls to make it easier to open and close and smaller cabinets are better served with hardware that is similar in stature. You don’t want a giant knob sticking out of a small cabinet door, it doesn’t look functional or aesthetically pleasing. Ergonomics are just as important as appearance, especially in high-use kitchens.
Functionality is Priority One
Most cabinets are going to be used on a regular basis, so they have to operate properly and easily at all times. Your hardware matters as it should be practical to support both the look and the functionality of the cabinet. Knobs, pulls, and handles are designed to be gripped and grabbed so they need to be comfortable and resilient to the level of wear and tear that comes from consistent use.
Get the Hardware that Looks Great and Fits Best at Surplus Building Materials
We hope this guide has both informed and inspired you for choosing the cabinet hardware that is stylish, durable, and complements your home’s interior design layout. These pieces should never be overlooked as they are the first thing you reach for when you need something in your cabinet or drawer. Take the time to consider the choices in our collection and we’re sure you will find the best fit for your home.
