Kitchen Cabinet Door Knobs

Kitchen cabinet door knobs are available in every style and size. For that reason, making a decision on the type of knobs can be a tedious and challenging task.

Whatever you select, big or small, square, round, or oblong, the kitchen cabinet door knobs you choose will add style and complete the decor of your room, from modern to traditional. And changing the knobs is a very cost effective way to redecorate your kitchen cabinets.

Knobs are Important

Enjoy the search for the best knobs for your room. Don't be in a hurry to make a final decision.

You should realize how much of an effect they have on the look and feel of your kitchen or bath. It's those little details that create the overall appearance, and "make" the room.

I might be stating the obvious, but ceramic or glass knobs go best with country styled cabinets, while brass or nickel plated knobs will complete a traditional look. If you are going for contemporary styling, elongated handles or pulls will probably look best.

If you need proof of how important your knobs are, ask to take a few home from the store and change the hardware on a section of cabinets. Then stand back and see the difference. Depending on the kitchen cabinet door knobs, the difference can be amazing.

You'll save time and energy by doing your preliminary search on the computer. You can see over 5000 different knobs and pulls if you look long enough.

Drawer Pulls

A variation on door knobs, or a complementary combination with the knobs, are drawer pulls. Pulls can either be knobs or handles.

Again using "country" style as an example (because it's my favorite), hooded, or bin pulls, look very appropriate because they are true to the period and style of the cabinets.

Antique drawer pulls bring to mind the style of the previous generations when handcrafting was a regular practice. Glass and ceramic pulls will brighten up a kitchen.

You can find cut crystal knobs that will refract light and give your cabinetry eye-catching interest. Your can get playful with modern decor, or artistic, or you can go with classic tradition.

Backplates

Backplates are an option for your kitchen cabinet door knobs that you should consider seriously. They are typically used with the more classic styles. They also help preserve the wood finish around the knob. Have you ever noticed how older cabinets have dark circles around the hardware.

This discoloration is caused by the oil on your skin. As your fingers will touch the wood whenever you open the cabinet door (or drawer), it only takes a couple of years before the combination of body oil and oxidation creates a dark ring where you have repeatedly touched the wood. And you can't wash it away.

Now, if you have cabinets with these dark areas, but are not about to paint or reface the cabinets, you can consider buying backplates that will compliment your existing knobs.

Or you can change the look of the kitchen by changing to new knobs with backplates. Be sure to bring a sample backplate home to be certain that it will cover the smudges.

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