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partially installed gray stained cabs--need hardware help

13 years ago

Hi all,

Part of my kitchen cabs were up yesterday. I need to have hardware to them in a couple of weeks. As you can see the perimeter is a gray stain and the islands (which you cant see) are a walnut stain...hopefully theyre out of the boxes by tonight.
Im wondering if I should just go with square knobs for cab doors, or with straight pulls. Im thinking I dont want the hardware to standout too much (thoughts??) and to try and have it go with both the gray and the brown, was thinking about a stainless or brushed look, as opposed to dark/black hardware? Btw, the bare cabs above have glass inset doors...which would also need hardware.
(On a side note, Im thinking the primer on the walls is too yellow, would probably be more yellow once painted)...just when I think things are getting simpler.

Thanks for any input.

Comments (16)

  • 13 years ago

    Your cabinets look wonderful. I am also thinking of gray stained cabinets would you mind sharing the stain color? Thank you.

  • 13 years ago

    You could use finger pulls. Mine are Berensen Bravo.

  • 13 years ago

    Love your cabinets! I would go with square knobs in brushed stainless for the uppers and pulls for the lowers. The walls don't look to yellow to me but sometimes it is hard to tell from a picture.

    Can I ask what the heights on your upper cabinets are, the ones with wooden doors and then the ones you are going to have glass in? Are they 30"/18"? Do you have 9 foot ceilings?

  • 13 years ago

    I wouldn't do square knobs. They might get out of alignment. I like the simplicity of the same pull everywhere especially with your different stains. And brushed SS is a good choice.

    (Did you decide on the Corteccia?)

  • 13 years ago

    They set up the cooking island today.

    erdr669-Sure, my cabs are by Dynasty (by Omega) the stain is porchswing on cherry...the brown is canyon.

    JoaniePoanie-I like the simplicity...do you have them on your uppers also? Any pictures? Your pulls have a very subtle look, which I like.

    kam76-I do have 9 ft ceilings (partly anyhow, the ceiling over the last cab goes to 14'), the wooden cabs are 33" in height stacked with 15" glass inset cabs, with 6" crown moulding. The shorter cab in the center is 24" with the 15" ontop.

    ck_squared-good point. Didnt think about that. Figured straight lines with the shaker. No, no corteccia for me...sigh. it was too much of a risk not knowing if it was marble or quartzite, and we'd have to pay out of pocket for the job since we couldnt get the job done with the builders fabricator, so I decided on WM....I think im okay with it. I'll post pics....how about you? What did you decide?

    Thanks for the responses.

  • 13 years ago

    Here's the white macaubus....

  • 13 years ago

    Some (maybe all) of the square knobs have teeth on them to keep them from turning, so get a sample if you find one you like.

  • 13 years ago

    Callme...not a very good picture, but yes I have them on all my cabinets....they are "upside down" on the uppers. I did 3" on the narrower cabs and 6" on the wider ones (drawers)....2 3" ones on the sink and upper cabs to look like 6".

  • 13 years ago

    Just wanted to say I love your cabinet colours. I was thinking of cream for perimeter and dark brown for the island, but now you are making me think about grey for the perimeter. Can't wait to see more of your kitchen. Is the cooktop going on the island?

    Carol

  • 13 years ago

    Carol,
    My cab choice evolved. I, like so many of this forum, was dead set on a white kitchen. But I have 3 under the age of 7 and the kitchen wouldnt stand a chance. Then I went to a creamy, beige as a compromise to my white. Then I found the gray stain. I could still use other colors with it. I love the stain over the painted look too.
    Sorry, Im trying to buy you into the gray stain look.
    Yes, the rangetop goes into the island, and I have a second seating island thats curved and transitions into the living room...hopefully it comes in by Friday.
    Thanks for the interest!

  • 13 years ago

    Thanks for the follow-up info. You are making nice choices, especially with the ages of your kids. What colour/type of flooring are you using?

    Sorry for the deviation from your hardware question.

    Carol

  • 13 years ago

    JoaniePoanie-Thanks for posting the picture of your cabinets. They are gorgeous. The simplicity of your pulls is more apparent on the picture of the uppers. Now to see if DH will be okay with something hes not used to.
    Thanks again for the picture!

  • PRO
    13 years ago

    Your kitchen looks thoughtful and lovely. Very classic.

    Here are a variety of grey kitchen for you to view with various types of hardware. Some of these images will show you want NOT to use. Subtle seems a better choice. I agree the square knobs will get out of alignment and drive you crazy.

    All images are from Greige blog.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Greige Blog

  • 13 years ago

    beverly27-my gosh, thanks so much for the pictures! I love the look of the cup pulls, just not everywhere. Thanks for taking the time.

  • 13 years ago

    Callme....just noticed you have Dynasty cabs...mine are too...I love them...I think they are very well-made.

    My pulls may be too modern for your space, but they are minimal and let the cabinets stand out.