Cabinet Knobs
by Robin
If you want to do some simple things to improve the look of your home you might want to consider getting new cabinet knobs and drawer pulls. Improving seemingly small details in your home can make a bigger difference than you might think. Just by buying and installing new kitchen cabinet knobs or bathroom cabinet knobs you can start improving the look and feel of your home without a big investment of time or money.
Why Use Cabinet Knobs And Drawer Pulls
Whether you have recently remodeled with new cabinets, refaced your old cabinets or you just want to do something simple to add style to your home new knobs and pulls can make a big difference. This is where you have a chance to add your personality as well as a needed finishing touch on your cabinets. Not only do cabinet handles make the doors and drawers easier to open, but they also make the cabinets look complete. And with so many designs available you may be surprised by how much fun adding this seemingly simple kitchen cabinet hardware can be.
A cabinet knob is a piece of cabinet hardware that is installed with one screw, while a drawer pull requires two screws to be installed. A drawer pull is a bit larger and it provides more of a handle that you can wrap your fingers around.
Decorative Drawer Pull
There are no set rules for the way you can use knobs and pulls; it’s more a matter of preference and creativity. As an example you can use all knobs for your kitchen cabinets and drawers or all pulls or a mixture of the two. But when it comes to wider drawers you may want to add an additional cabinet knob or pull. Generally it is better to add two pulls or knobs to drawers that are over eighteen inches wide.
Choosing The Best Cabinet Handles
The knobs and pulls you choose may vary based on what room you will be installing them; although overall they are pretty versatile. I’ve seen some beautiful knobs with spa style tiles that would make great bathroom cabinet knobs and some fork or spoon pulls that would work best as kitchen cabinet knobs, but other than very specific themes they can usually be used in a variety of rooms. They can even be used as furniture knobs, for example you can update or change your dresser drawer pulls with new furniture knobs that better match the look and feel of your bedroom.
If you are just beginning your search for drawer pulls and knobs you may be amazed to see the selection available. Who thought buying cabinet knobs and pulls could be so much fun? You may start your search looking for something functional but when you see all the decorative knobs available it may spark your artistic side.
You want to pick a material that fits with the overall look of the room. As an example if you are looking for kitchen cabinet knobs and you have stainless steel appliances you wouldn’t want brass knobs; you would want something more like stainless steel cabinet knobs, nickel cabinet knobs or maybe pewter cabinet knobs. Or if you want to stay away from metal knobs and pulls you may choose something like glass cabinet knobs.
Kitchen Cabinet Knob
You may also want to get something that fits with the theme of your room or something that will create a theme in the room. You can find knobs and pulls in an incredibly wide variety of designs and materials — from animal and nature to contemporary and antique designs made with metal, glass, porcelain, ceramic or wood.
If you like a darker or antique look you may want to go with something like the rich looking oil rubbed bronze cabinet knobs or antique cabinet knobs.
Or you may prefer to buy from a well-known company that manufacturers cabinet knobs and drawer pulls like Amerock, Berenson, Century Hardware or Liberty Hardware. Since many trusted companies specialize in cabinet hardware they offer a wide range of choices.
Where To Buy Knobs And Pulls
Your local hardware or home improvement store will carry cabinet knobs and cabinet drawer pulls. But if you want something special and you just aren’t finding what you want at these stores you should try looking online. Buying cabinet knobs online opens up a world of options as the choice of designs available seems almost endless.
There are a number of reputable companies that sell knobs and pulls online. Many of them have customer service numbers as well so you can call if you have specific questions.
Finding the right cabinet knobs and drawer pulls can really refine the look of a room, especially the kitchen since kitchen cabinet knobs are so noticeable and frequently used. Spending a little time to find just the right ones can really make a difference.