Mixing Handles On Doors

From a functional standpoint some cabinets are better suited to certain types of hardware than others.

Mixing handles on doors.

Find a knob or pull you love then match it with the coordinating knob or pull. Mixing finishes that don t work with the rest of the house will do more harm than good. See below for where to use each. I m doing a complete makeover and have picked out a must have statement piece such as a lighting fixture door hardware or cabinet pulls.

For example this kitchen by venegas and co. Another rule we made up was to give every cabinet door in our kitchen a square glass knob with the same black finish on the backing. When mixing metals it s best to start with the pieces you can t live without or the ones you have to live with as a guide for the rest of the hardware in the room. The basics of mixing cabinet hardware.

The easiest way to get started is to mix and match knobs with pulls. No single one of these hardware options would be the ideal ergonomic choice for every application so mixing them just makes practical sense. Has round knobs for swinging doors bin pulls for pullout drawers a small handle for a flip up door over the drink station and large handles for the paneled fridge. Between the door handle knocker mail slot and light fixture you have some great opportunities to make your house stand out from the crowd.

Don t forget to make sure your exterior hardware complements the rest of the house. Symmetry is another way to visually simplify a space even if you are mixing finishes around a room. Do buy the best quality you. For example the kitchen shown here has round knobs for swinging doors bin pulls for pullout drawers a small handle for a flip up door over the drink station and large handles for the paneled fridge.

No single one of these hardware options would be the ideal ergonomic choice for.