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16 years ago

I could sure use your help in deciding what I need to do about my kitchen knob and pull issues. I talked about this issue in another post but still undecided.

1. cabinets will be a cool white

2. granite slab has not been determined, but it will be a cool color.

3. floor and walls will be a cool color.

4. ss sink,range,dw and faucet

I made a big boo-boo by buying my kitchen and dining room fixtures ahead of time. Got them at a real bargain on Ebay,but may not be a bargain after all... :(

If the rooms were not connected it wouldn't be so difficult,but the kitchen nook is on the east side of the kitchen and the dining room is on the west side of the kitchen. I have a sort of antique gold/brass chandelier for the dining room and a matching fixture for the kitchen nook....pic below

Now, what color do I select for the cabinet hardware? I know it isn't necessary to match kitchen hardware with the light fixtures. Since these are so close to one another, I can't decide which way to go. I could go with a satin,chrome,ss or with brass,antique gold..etc.

What do you think about going with a two tone look? Found some knobs in polished chrome and brass that might work. What do you think?

My cabinets are supposed to be installed either Friday or Monday. My contractor said he would come back to install them, so I can take some time for online ordering.

Your feedback, please

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sabjimata
16 years ago
Is that your fixture? The two toned looks good with it. I don't think you have to worry about matching, though. Honestly, some things seem more important during the planning stages than they will seem in real life. I would recommend getting knobs that you will love touching and looking at.

Here is a link that might be useful: seems like we are all thinking about knobs today!
km5tq
Original Author
16 years ago
Hi sabjimata. Yes, the fixture is mine. I guess I'm like a lot of people....I stress over things that I shouldn't.
I've always been a "perfectionist". If things are not the way I think they should be then I go nuts trying to figure out how to make it right. Years ago things needed to be matched and co-ordinated.

I once spent hours working on a cornacopea trying to get the falling leaves placed just so so...lol. I choose to think I was being a perfectionist instead of nuts!
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km5tq
Original Author
16 years ago
Still needing more suggestions on cabinet hardware.Please send me your suggestions.
jrueter
16 years ago
I think with the predominantly cool colors and SS fixtures the satin or SS hardware would be my preference. There are some nice knobs and handles with ceramic or glass insets. Have you considered those - they might work to pull the shade of the lighting rather than the hardware?
sabjimata
16 years ago
I agree that lighter might be nice. I like satin nickel, but it really is a matter of personal taste. I have no idea what your kitchen style is. That said, I am seeing people using traditional brass with their white cabs these days. It might be a nice finish for adding warmth to your mise en scene.

I don't know if that helps any, but at least it bumps the thread ;)
sabjimata
16 years ago
I agree that lighter might be nice. I like satin nickel, but it really is a matter of personal taste. I have no idea what your kitchen style is. That said, I am seeing people using traditional brass with their white cabs these days. It might be a nice finish for adding warmth to your mise en scene.

I don't know if that helps any, but at least it bumps the thread ;)
km5tq
Original Author
16 years ago
Still stressing over the durn cabinet hardware and light fixtures.....please, just make up my mind for me! Tired of this hassle.

Pic with the two tone hardware with wall colors I am thinking of using with my white cabs,ss appliances. Still not sure about granite,but I think with the cool colors and a cool color granite, it may work out.

What is your opinion? Suggest something else.
km5tq
Original Author
16 years ago
bump