A festive wreath welcomes guests into your home and sets the tone for the rest of the decorations.
10.11.2023 - 13:41 / thespruce.com / Jodi Gonzalez
One of the easiest things you can do to level up the look of your kitchen is to add pulls and knobs to your cabinets. There are hundreds of choices, and finding just the right hardware for your space can be a tough decision.
We asked some home design and cabinetry experts for their best tips, read on to find out how you can choose the right kitchen hardware.
First, consider things like the spacing of a drawer pull or the size of the hole needed to install a particular knob. Then, when you're looking around for options, make sure they fit all the necessary measurements. Be sure to bring your top choices home for a preview before making a final decision. What looks great in the store might not fit your particular design.
“Before installing, make sure to hold it up to the space,” Madison Popper, interior designer and founder of Chill Casa, says. Popper recommends knowing exactly how you want the hardware to be placed since it will help you install it more easily without damaging the cabinets.
If you want to elevate the look of your kitchen by adding knobs or pulls to your cabinets, take your time finding the right set—this isn’t a place to cut corners. Hardware is a heavy-use material, and you want to be sure to buy pulls or knobs that will last.
“I've been a designer for nearly 30 years and I've seen it all, especially living at the beach,” Deana Duffek, the principal designer and creative director of Duffek Design, says. “If you don't use quality cabinetry hardware, it will not withstand the test of time."
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A festive wreath welcomes guests into your home and sets the tone for the rest of the decorations.
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