Hardware
In a kitchen or bathroom remodel, choosing hardware is like accessorizing a favorite outfit. Hardware serves the very practical purpose of making it convenient to open and close cabinet doors and drawers. It also accents your cabinet doors with the shape, texture, material, and finish of your hardware selections. You can choose to match your hardware to other fixtures and accessories like plumbing fixtures, lighting, and towel bars. Or, let your cabinet hardware stand out in a unique way by choosing a different material or finish.
Hardware has the effect of making your kitchen design feel even more customized as it elevates your room’s style and gives it a personal touch. Since knobs and pulls get handled regularly you should choose a quality material that is easy to keep clean and can withstand daily wear and tear.
Cabinet hardware comes in a range of styles from simple contemporary knobs and pulls to more intricate versions with design details. Consider your style preference and the durability and maintenance requirements for your preferred options before making a final selection.
Hardware is an excellent way to finish off your design in style! It is also a great way to update your kitchen or bath design in the future, as hardware can more easily and more cost effectively be changed to give your cabinet style and your kitchen design a new look.
There are several factors to consider when choosing cabinet hardware to complete your kitchen remodel or bathroom design. Let’s explore a few of those factors.
Hardware Style
Most hardware fits into two categories: knobs and pulls (or handles). Knobs are ideal for a classic kitchen style and come in a range of materials to enhance your room’s style. They also take up less visual space on the cabinet door so let your door style be the focal point. Pulls are a popular choice as they offer a stylish look and work especially well in a sleek contemporary or transitional style design. They are also easier to grip than knobs and so are ideal for an accessible or universal design.
Material
The material you choose for your cabinet hardware influences not only your style but also the longevity of your hardware. There are many materials to choose from so be sure to look at options in person so you can see and feel the alternatives. Our Lansing, MI showroom has a full selection to browse to help you make your selections. Some of the materials available include stainless steel, chrome, pewter, brass, bronze, iron, copper, nickel, glass or crystal, and ceramic.
Color
The color of your hardware can match other features like lighting, appliances, and plumbing fixtures. Or it can stand out in a different color if you want your hardware to be a unique focal point. Cabinet hardware should complement your cabinet color too, such as black hardware as a contrast to white cabinetry, gold hardware to stand out against blue cabinets, or classic silver tones that go with everything!
Finish
The finish you select completes the look of your cabinet hardware. You can go for a shinier or a more matte finish, keeping in mind that polished finishes tend to show more fingerprints and smudges. If you don’t know your honey bronze from your ash gray, or your matte black from your satin brass, don’t worry! When you visit our Lansing, MI showroom, your McDaniels designer can walk you through all the options, show you the latest trends, and help you find the ideal choice for your remodel!
Hardware Selections We Offer to the Lansing, MI Area
Our team at McDaniels Kitchen and Bath will help you coordinate your cabinet hardware with your kitchen or bathroom cabinetry design and find the ideal options to accessorize your space. We can walk you through the available options and match your selections to your functional needs and style preferences.
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