The average cost to remodel a kitchen is somewhere between $12,567 to $34,962.
A much more cost-effective way to give your kitchen a huge upgrade, however, is to switch out the cabinet hardware. If you’re planning to give this a try, you’re likely aware already that there are thousands of options for you to choose from!
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, or you just don’t know how to get started, we can help you figure out the main things you need to focus on here.
Keep reading to get our top 3 tips on how to select the right cabinet hardware.
1. Consider the Size
Your home’s design is going to dictate what size cabinet hardware you’ll need. Cabinet knobs and pulls come in many different sizes, but that doesn’t mean that any size will work. You should do some measuring before you start to shop.
A longer pull is going to be 9″ or longer, while a more traditional pull is closer to 6″. The pull size is going to be more important than the knob size. If you think about it, this makes sense because knobs are almost always going to be quite small.
Feel free to mix up the pull sizes you use and figure out if knobs may work in some areas better than pulls to ease your worry about it fitting correctly.
2. Think About Style
Now that you know what sizes you can get, you have to start narrowing down the styles that you like. While the functionality of the hardware is what is most important, you do have a selection when it comes to cabinet hardware shape and design.
Generally, you’re going to find pulls and knobs that come in almost any style you can think of. If you want to go with a more traditional option, you can consider a more ornate style. If your home is contemporary, think about adding some very simple hardware.
You can choose whatever you want, but it’s important to imagine what it will look like before you actually purchase anything so that you know it will look good.
Make sure you’re looking at hardware designed for cabinets, drawers and doors to be sure you have the best function and style. The most important thing is that the knobs and pulls are comfortable in your hands to use and that they do their function well.
3. Select the Right Finish
The most popular finishes for cabinet hardware are brass, brushed nickel, polished nickel (chrome), and bronze. Of course, you can really choose whatever type of finish you want! There are more options than this, and if you want to mix and match your finishes, that’s an option as well.
Pay attention to the other hardware finishes in the room, including doorknobs, fixtures, or hinges. These will help you pick a color that looks the way you want in the room.
Figure out which cabinet hardware color is going to match best or complement the other colors within that room.
Choose the Cabinet Hardware That Works for Your Home
Getting the cabinet hardware that makes the room really “pop” isn’t as difficult as you may think. Do a little bit of research and figure out what options work best in your room to get started.
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