Kitchen knobs or pulls are an easy way to add an upgrade to your kitchen without breaking the bank. Here are some tips from your friendly neighborhood design experts.
Have you ever walked into someone’s kitchen and taken a second to admire the small details? We know that we do! Kitchen remodels and renovations can be costly, but luckily there’s an easy way to help transform the look of your kitchen on a budget: add some style with cabinet pulls and cabinet knobs.
Pulls versus Knobs
There are two styles of opening devices when it comes to kitchen cabinets. Pulls are handles that pull the cabinet open, and knobs are small knobs that perform the same function. Pulls are usually some sort of long line and they can be vertical or horizontal, whereas knobs are usually small objects that are round or square in shape. They both look different so it’s important to decide which one suits your kitchen’s style before ordering them. While there is no right or wrong device to use, people tend to use knobs for doors and pulls for drawers.
Choose Complimentary Styles, Colors, and Finishes
Between your cabinets and your pulls/knobs, your cabinets are the more expensive of the two. Your pulls or knobs should be chosen to compliment the cabinets, not the other way around. Take into consideration the color and shape of your cabinets. White knobs and pulls look stunning on dark wood cabinets whereas dark brown antique knobs are perfect for white or cream cabinets. If your cabinets are designed with sharp, square edges, a pull could compliment the linear design or a knob could add stylistic balance. The possibilities are endless!
Functionality is Just as Important
With your mind focused on design, you might forget how important the functionality of your pulls or knobs are. While it should look good, it should also work well. Round knobs can be difficult to grab, especially with wet hands. You may want to opt for a square knob instead, or even a pull.
You should also consider how heavy your cabinets are. If your cabinet door is heavy, you may want a no-nonsense pull that makes it easy to open your cabinet. Before you buy those shiny glass cabinet knobs or those sleek aluminum cabinet pulls, think about what you store in these cabinets and how often you need to access them.
Other Tips and Tricks
A lot of modern kitchens use sleek, stylish pulls on neutral or monochromatic cabinets. These pulls often look like long, steel rods. Some cabinets even have indents made in the cabinet drawer itself, giving the appearance of a clean straight edge with no pulls or knob to be found. The most important thing is to remember what style of kitchen you’re going for and to embrace a complimentary style of hardware for your cabinet doors and drawers.
Even with all the information from above, we don’t want to scare you too much. Don’t be afraid to make a statement with your cabinet hardware. Change up your kitchen and go against the grain. Adding antique knobs gives your kitchen an eclectic touch that can feel just right. If your cabinets are white, use a dark brown round knob to make your design contrast and make your drawers pop!
When you listen to the trends and you follow your gut, we’re sure your kitchen will look amazing this holiday season.