Finishes for kitchen cabinet hardware varies greatly.
Some finishes are more appropriate for certain cabinet
styles. Selecting the right finish for your cabinet hardware
is all about being true to your chosen style. By learning
as much as you can about the period or style you desire for
your kitchen style, you will make the right ware choice.
Below are some hardware finishes, along with appropriate styles:
Coppper - Perfect for creating that antique, old world look.
Bronze - Same characteristics of copper but mostly available in darker tones.
Brass - A great way to introduce a classic, golden tone to your cabinet design.
Nickel - Great for modern or traditional cabinets.
Stainless Steel - While this material is more appropriate for modern-styled kitchen cabinets, due to the popularity of stainless steel, you can also find hundreds of knobs and pulls with traditionally flavored styles.
Glass Knobs - Mostly found hanging from cabinet doors and drawers of traditionally inspired kitchens.
White - Used less for its finish and more for the desire to incorporate or retain the color white in the cabinet color palette.
Granite - Mostly, if not entirely, used in traditional kitchen cabinet designs. A great way to tie in your granite countertops.
Pewter - Found mostly in traditional styles. Many pewter knobs and handles feature intricate patterns and are widely popular in gothic styled kitchens.
Wooden - Wooden hardware is mostly comprised of handles, which are a good way to compliment your solid wood cabinets.
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