How to Choose Kitchen Drawers Or Cabinets Hardware

One of the most popular types of kitchen storage solutions is kitchen drawers or cabinets. It's a good idea to choose cabinet hardware to complement your kitchen cabinetry style and match the style of the kitchen as well.

Cabinet hardware can be found in two main styles. One style features standard hardware. The other style features sleek, contemporary designs.

Standard style hardware is an open panel design. Most standard style hardware is found on standard size cabinets. The fact that it's an open panel makes the hardware easy to work with and to replace if damaged. It also allows for a great deal of customization of the hardware.

Chrome or brass plated hardware will look classy. Chrome plated hardware is relatively new and can be a little pricey. However, there are usually no replacements so when the hardware wears out, you still have a brand new look to add to your kitchen. You might want to consider getting a chrome or brass replacement instead of a nickel or brass style. Some older cabinets might have wooden legs that may dent when exposed to moisture.

Linen drawers are a great option for those who are not ready to upgrade from plain cabinets to the sleek look of kitchen drawers. These kinds of cabinets are common on apartments and they are very functional. Linen drawers are typically less expensive than wood or metal cabinets.

While some people may have expensive drawers, others do not and may need a few basic amenities to make the kitchen look more presentable. Furniture with glass or dark wood look great in a solid wood kitchen cabinet. Dark woods are sometimes called "bluish black" because they are really black.

Some color combinations of wood and glass might be a nice addition to any kitchen. You can also find some dark stained wood that can be painted a bright color. While you should choose wood or glass cabinets based on how much you have to spend, you might consider painting the cabinet that looks best to match the colors in your kitchen.

Sometimes you might be able to find a darker wood like pine in a set of drawers. Pine is a pretty light wood and if it is placed in a matching drawer, it may add a nice touch to the room. If the door handles on your cabinets are brass, you might consider replacing them with brass pulls on a pine drawer. Polished brass does look great.

Antique style cabinet pulls are commonly found in doors. They can add a nice little antique touch to your kitchen drawers. They add a real look of class to your furniture and to your kitchen.

Again, these styles are quite common on apartments but they can easily be customized. When you change the hardware on your cabinets, you can include small details like a doorknob style handle. You can also add special insets for special items.

Not all hardware for kitchen drawers is square. There are a number of styles available today. You can find almost any look you want.

Many kitchen design accessories are offered by online stores. It's always a good idea to see what kind of ideas there are before you make your purchase. You might be surprised at what is available and how easy it is to customize your kitchen.