Cabinet Knobs Guide

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Whether you choose oil rubbed bronze cabinet hardware or pewter cabinet hardware can make a big difference in the look of your kitchen or bathroom. The cabinet knobs and pulls you choose can change the look of the room, especially the kitchen, more than you may think. Some cabinet hardware blends in and looks natural, some adds that perfect necessary finish and some truly stands out and becomes a conversation piece.

Oil rubbed bronze cabinet hardware sounds like a mouthful but what does it mean? Oil rubbed bronze is a type of finish applied to hinges, knobs and pulls. Originally it was considered a “living finish” because it would slightly change over time. Oil or another material was rubbed on the hardware and over time it would oxidize creating a distinct look and finish. When the cabinet knobs and pulls are prepared in this way

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Using crystal cabinet knobs or glass knobs is a great way to add a vibrant look to your home. To keep the theme uniform in your home you can use crystal kitchen cabinet knobs, bathroom cabinet knobs and even crystal door knobs. In keeping the theme uniform you can still add variety by using both clear and colored glass cabinet knobs and pulls throughout your home.

If you’ve started looking for crystal cabinet knobs you have likely seen a lot of glass cabinet knobs or seen glass/crystal listed as the materials in the knobs. You may wonder what the difference is between crystal knobs and glass knobs. The difference is the amount of lead in the glass. Crystal contains lead, which makes the glass more refractive.

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