In this Maggie Clark-designed kitchen, jagged hardware shines again, but only on the lower cabinetry, which is painted Benjamin Moore Tate Olive. “I think the brass tones look great against the green paint color,” says the founder of Maggie Clark Interiors in Memphis.
13. Minimal and Mod
Midori Karasawa, founder of Portland, Oregon-based Karasawa Interior Studio, incorporated edge pull hardware in a matte white finish into this kitchen design to achieve a “clean, modern Scandinavian sensibility.” . She kept the handles on the upper cabinets simple.
What hardware style is best for kitchen cabinets?
Durability is important when it comes to kitchen hardware, as cabinet doors and drawers are opened and closed every day. “Hardware that is fingerprint-resistant, water-resistant, and easy to grip and operate is ideal for the kitchen,” says Karasawa. When it comes to materials, Clark recommends homeowners invest in solid brass. Whatever you buy, make sure it comes from a genuine hardware company to ensure functionality. Now is not the time for him to be doing DIY. Gage says, “I keep all the cute things on the dresser in my renovated guest room!”
What is the most timeless kitchen cabinet hardware style?
There are tons of kitchen cabinet hardware ideas for every design style. Designers appreciate hardware made from unlacquered brass knobs, satin brass, and satin nickel, and Karasawa says these hardwares work well with stainless steel appliances, brushed nickel, and polished chrome. He says it looks especially good in combination. “I think all natural metals wear well over time and look great, especially when they develop a little patina,” Evert adds.
Do you need to use cabinet knobs or drawer pulls in your kitchen?
Interior designers typically say to choose handles for cabinet drawers and knobs for cabinet doors, but that's not always the case. Karasawa is particular about keeping cabinet knobs to a minimum. “Kitchen cabinets have a lot of doors and drawers, and too many visible knobs can take away from the aesthetics of your kitchen,” she says.
