Cabinet Hardware Options
Hardware? Like bringing in the toolbox from the garage and displaying it prominently in the Living Room? Of course not! Go to the Kitchen Design Center at your local big box home retailer, and mention “hardware” — it they are worth their salt, they will know exactly what you are looking for (unless you are holding a broken hammer, and have a “lost” look on your face. Enough joking:
Hardware = Pulls and Knobs for your Kitchen Cabinets
Adding good quality hardware to your already presentable (but naked) cabinet doors can really make the kitchen stand out, especially if your home is similar to others that are currently on the market. Now, if you already have hardware on your cabinets, but it is marred or outdated, it’s time to change that, too.
The most popular brand that you will see at your local home center would probably be Amerock. Options can start as little as $1.00 each, and go up to $10-15 each an higher. A good rule of thumb to use is select hardware that 1) matches the finish of the cabinets themselves (this one should be a no-brainer), 2) matches the other features of the kitchen, like countertops, windows, etc., and 3) does NOT break the bank – there is no point spending $2000 on hardware if your home is in the $80,000 price range, and it will probably look out of place.
Here are some examples of popular pieces:
One note of caution: if you are not the best handyman/handylady, have someone with more skills do the installation — it is extremely easy to have a terrible result, if you are not careful.
