One of the simplest, most budget-friendly ways you can update your kitchen (or any room with cabinetry) is to update your hardware. New cabinet hardware can dramatically change your space and easily be done in an hour or two — talk about a quick transformation! There are many options out there to choose from when it comes to cabinet hardware, including cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls. Consider this your handy guide to cabinet hardware installation with tips and tricks from interior designers to make it easier.
TYPES OF CABINET HARDWARE
The two main types of cabinet hardware are knobs and pulls. While the general design rule is “knobs on doors, pulls on drawers,” we at Centered by Design believe rules are made to be broken — so feel free to choose whatever works best for your space and lifestyle.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind. Overall, using pulls will give you a more modern look, while knobs lend a more traditional, sweeter vibe to cabinetry. If you have a kitchen with paneled appliances, you’ll also need appliance pulls. There are also many variations on cabinet hardware, including cabinet latches, bin pulls, finger pulls and more.
When counting how many pieces of cabinet hardware you need to replace your current set, we always recommend counting twice — and then counting again. A pro tip: Place a colored sticky note on each cabinet you’ve counted to ensure you don’t duplicate (when tallying up what you need in a large kitchen, counting can be tricker than you’d expect!). It’s also a smart idea to order a few more pieces than what you need, as sometimes cabinet hardware can come with imperfections.
