I like the nickel. I am not a fan of hardware that steals the show. And - I LOVE your space!!! that said -- the rest of your cabinets have the contrasting hardware....hum....not sure how the two would go together. Perhaps tape one of each style to your doors and take some pictures.

Wow, beautiful kitchen! I especially love the stained wood trim on the hood. And the soapstone!

I like the polished nickel. I think with the style of your house, mixing the hardware gives it a "collected" look. Also, while you have that dark hardware on the built-ins, the chandelier looks like a polished silver-tone, so it ties together.

Congrats on your first home and first big project! :-)

Beautiful. What a warm and wonderful house. I'm not ready to give an opinion yet on the hardware but I just wanted to say how much I love your house.

• I'd use a mix of knobs and D-shape handles in your kitchen. Any silver tone to stainless to pewter or black would be fine. Don't rule out porcelain white knobs or faceted glass knobs mixed with handles to mix it up and give a nod to slightly traditional. I like the more traditional aspect in a way ...but it's very clean , not fussy traditional. Very nice space and home. I wouldn't worry about the black on the hutch....don't rule out cup pulls on lowers as well. I think you mostly need high quality...you can mix it up....but good craftsmanship and slightly understated.....lean to traditional. I think there's a line called Colonial Brass -nice place to look

Thanks,
everyone, for your input and kind words!! :) It sounds like folks fall on
both sides of the debate - polished nickel vs. dark hardware. Keep the opinions
coming! If you have any recs of a different
type of pull, feel free to share!

amyfgib
- Thanks! It's hard to tell in the pics, but it’s oiled walnut.

mrsshayne
- Thanks! I really need to learn how to do mock-ups like that!

Attached
is a crude sketch of what I had in mind regarding placement of knobs and pulls. I was thinking two knobs on each of the three
36"-wide drawers b/c I tend to like that look (and it’s cheaper), but I also like
the pulls that mrsshayne put there. I was
thinking 6" pulls for the 18" drawers and trash pull-out and either 6”
or 3” pulls hung vertically on the lower pantry doors, but am open to other
suggestions! Thanks again!

I like picking up the darker hardware you have from your living room. Plus I like that it picks up the counter colors and it is not so "run of the mill".

Your samples look excellent. I think you're going in the right direction. I love the mix of pulls and knobs... Either finish will look good.

I love how the fridge is built in!!

Curious, how do you like your Bertazzoni range so far?

@aries61: Sorry, we haven't actually used it yet (other than just testing that it works). We're still grilling outside and haven't moved our stuff into the kitchen drawers yet.

@penncorey, Thanks. I have my range choices narrowed down to 3 including the Bertazzoni that's why I asked.

Carefully consider if knobs on the drawers would catch on pockets, seams, or front zipper closures. Cup pulls could give a similar look without snagging clothes.

I do like the black hardware. You could do handles, knows, and cup pulls.

I love how the dark hardware looks and agrees it picks up with the rest of the house. I would only lean towards the silver if you were wanting to go more transitional. Beautiful house and kitchen!