Last question perhaps? Help with pulls on painted cabinets

11 years ago

I think this may be my last decision, so thank you all for helping me get to this point!

As you may have read a dozen times now, my husband and I are building a very modern style rowhouse. The kitchen will have dark espresso bottom cabinets with white uppers on the back wall that will be flanked by two tall white cabinets. The cabinets will go to the ceiling so there will be stacked cabinets.

I plan to do long pulls on the bottom cabinets which will be mostly drawers but would really like a cleaner look on the white upper cabinets. (1) My husband hates tab pulls. Any other options than that (or no pulls at all) for the clean look I want? Would small knobs be too traditional? (2) Are push touch cabinets a bad idea, particularly on painted cabinets? Would the finish rub off after time?

Thanks to all!

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homepro01

11 years ago

I have drawers for my coffee table and side board that use the Blum Tip on. Been using them for about 4years and no failure. These are 48" drawers and about 6" deep. I would do the blu motion on the wall cabinets that support the uplift. Very modern.

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agk2003
11 years ago
i would advise against the push to open mechanisms since i heard they fail often. we are looking for some type of push to open for a panel on the side of our pantry that conceals a little "command center"- mail, calendar, keys, but haven't found anything with good reviews yet.

what about doing something mid century modern like the peg knob from rejuvenation or the radcliffe from schoolhouse electric?

Peg knob

SE Radcliffe
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Nothing Left to Say
11 years ago
What finish will your pulls be? From what company? If those are already chosen, I'd start by looking at offerings from the same company so the finishes match exactly. Or are you looking to mix finishes?

Lots of options at Myknobs.com
agk2003
11 years ago
ooh homepro01, i am going to call blum tomorrow to see if that will work for our cab with a salice hinge! all this time i've been looking for "push to open" and never saw the blum tip on.
namarie
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks homepro!
badgergal
11 years ago
If you haven't already chosen you pulls, I highly recommend Hickory Hardware's Greenwich Collection. The come in a variety of lengths and the have a matching pull. They are available in a bright nickel and a stainless finish. I believe they also have an antique bronze finish.

I used the stainless finish in my kitchen

Here is the matching knob