So you’ve decided to do a little light kitchen remodel. Before you go too deep, you’ll need to know what color to change cabinet hardware door knobs for remodeling. It’s really not that hard of a choice. You’ll be able to choose what’s right for your cabinets with a few quick tips. The color you choose will depend on the following factors: Brand, Material, Size and Shape. These 4 items can help you narrow down your cabinet hardware options to just a couple of options.
• Manufacturing: Are the cabinets custom, pre-built, or industrial? Believe it or not, this makes a huge difference. You’ll want cabinet hardware that matches the brand. You don’t want to go putting cheap, run-of-the-mill hardware on a custom, hand-crafted door. It will detract from its value. Likewise, large ornate hardware will draw negative attention to a more budget-oriented set of cabinets.
• Material: What is the cabinet made of? Got an old set of enameled cabinets? Well, if it does, you’ll want to pair it with a set of enameled knobs. Look for ones that have a bright color that contrasts with the cabinet. Stained glass cabinets will work with a glossy white porcelain knob. The clean lines are not flashy and will not detract from the intricate stained glass windows. Wood cabinets are the most common, so if you have them, you may be able to eliminate the porcelain and white knobs. Unfortunately, since they are the most common, they won’t help you eliminate as many options. If the wood is kept in a natural color, you’ll probably want to go with a color-matched knob or black hardware.
• Size: Cabinets are like a canvas. The larger they are, the larger the area you need to decorate. If you’re dealing with huge, full-length, oversized oak cabinets, you’ll want to pair them with larger hardware. Small, dainty cabinets will work well with a small, dainty knob. Everything is quite intuitive. You will be able to look at the size of the cabinet and choose based on it. If you misjudge the size, you will lose the whole look of the cabinet.
• Shape: Are the cabinets long and narrow, fat and wide, or symmetrical? Long narrow cabinets will need long narrow handles installed vertically. Thick and wide cabinets will work with a single knob or horizontally mounted hardware. Symmetrical cabinets can work with either option. The main option here is to let your eyes roam the cabinet without just focusing on the hardware.
The brand, size and shape of the material are important factors to consider when choosing the color for changing cabinet door knobs for remodeling. Each of those variables can help narrow down the multitude of options available. It all comes down to what will work best for your cabinet hardware. Bright and brilliant, or discreet all work in the right atmosphere. Just bring a photo of the cabinets when you shop and you can narrow your choices down to just a few. Pick up a couple of test pieces and take them home for that perfect look.
