Style Cabinet Knobs
Style Cabinet Knobs
Kitchen Cabinet Knobs
The kitchen is one of the most frequently used rooms in home but it is often overlooked during remodeling or decorating projects in the home. Although the kitchen has only been a feature in the home since the 18th century it serves the valuable purpose of providing an area of the home dedicated to food preparation, storage for dishes cooking utensils and often a social gathering place during informal meetings or casual meals. Prior to this food was cooked over an open fire pit outside and water was brought into the home from an outdoor source such as a well.
Updating your kitchen cabinet knobs is a great way to bring new life to your cabinets and drawers without needing to spend a lot of time or money. Cabinet knobs come in a variety of materials from glass to brass to iron and several finishes so they can be coordinate to other hardware such as faucets and hinges. The size of knob needed depends on the size of the cabinet it will be used on. A good rule of thumb is the larger the door, the larger the knob should be. Most kitchen cabinet and drawer knobs measure between 1 1/4 inches to 1 3/4 inches.
Creating a common theme in your kitchen is a great way to tie the whole kitchen together. This can be accomplished by using the same style cabinet knob and pull throughout the room or by accenting current decorating touches with unique knobs in a variety of shapes. A country style kitchen can be enhanced with pewter chicken or rooster knobs for example or a modern kitchen could utilize stainless steel knobs or geometric shapes to tie other shapes and patterns together in the room. The variety of choices when redecorating the kitchen is extremely wide and gives you the chance to have the kitchen reflect your own unique decorating style.
Kitchen cabinet knobs are a simple way to redecorate and have fun in your kitchen. Introducing colorful Glass Cabinet Knobs is a great way to add new vibrancy to otherwise boring cabinets or ornate brass knobs can fit in well in a formal kitchen with a Victorian theme. The possibilities are endless when it comes to replacing older and worn hardware in the kitchen and around the home. A theme can be further created by replacing old doorknob sets, drawer pulls, hinges and lighting with similar patterns and finishes. Remember that it is not necessary to use the same knob style throughout a room to create a common theme – similar colors and shapes can do this as well.
LookInTheAttic & Company offers a wide variety of beautiful kitchen cabinet knobs in a variety of materials, designs and finishes. Look through different finishes and materials (such as glass, pewter or brass) and be sure to ask questions if you are unsure. Choosing new cabinet hardware is a fun and creative way to update your kitchen with little effort.
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long Kitchen Cabinet Handles?
I have (square ) raised Kitchen Cabinet Doors, I want to add some long stainless steel handles to it, but have never seen this done anywhere on a tradition style kitchen caninets instead they usually just have a knob.
Anyone else seen this done before, i do you think it will look good?
in the below link is an idea of what it looks like in style but not color. Go to the one that is the 9th one down in the first colum
http://www.kraftmaid.com/doorsfinishes/index.cfm?navigationid=32100
The handles would something like these:
http://moer.en.alibaba.com/offerdetail/57055635/Sell_Steel_Stainless_Steel_Handle.html
I think it would look great - these handles are very modern and chic. Changing the knobs is a great way to update the kitchen without the expense of replacing all the cabinets - and you can express your personal style by choosing the handles you like!
If you are replacing more traditional handles, you may have to fill the original holes - which may mean painting the whole door front to cover the fill. We painted our ageing oak cabinets three years ago with an oil-based Benjamin Moore paint, and they still look fresh with no chips or scratches.
If you are still unsure, why not bring home one of the handles you like, and see how it looks in your kitchen. You can add accessories to match - such as stainless steel appliances (kettle & toaster, if the budget doesn't stretch to replacing large appliances).
Installing kitchen cabinet knobs
