How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Pulls (4 Steps) | eHow

Plan a budget. Count out the amount of cabinet pulls that for the entire project. Do the math. Divide the budget by the number of pulls you need to get an approximate price per unit before shopping.

Go to the fixture area of a hardware or big box store. Look at the various types of cabinet pulls on display. Check the individual price displays to stay on budget. Decide what style is appropriate for the room the cabinets are in. Choose from traditional, contemporary or transitional, which is a combination of traditional and contemporary.

Study the style, function and finishes of the various pulls, which help makes the decision. Test the weight and quality of the pulls by handling them. The more expensive pulls may be heavier and have better quality construction.

Ask a salesperson if a sample pull can be taken home to the kitchen to see if it will work with the decor. Test the pulls against the color of the cabinet stain or paint and other decor. View a pull in natural lighting and artificial light during the evening. Check to see if the pulls complement the handles on the appliances in the room before you make the final decision.