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Kitchen cabinet handles or knobs? Color?

10 years ago

I need help deciding on cabinet handles or knobs (or a combination of both) and color. This is new construction in SW Florida. As you can see I have stainless steel appliances, sink and faucet but, what you can't see are the bronze pendants (yet to be hung). Also the cabinets are an off white with a hazelnut (bronze) glaze. The island has maple colored cabinets with the same glaze.

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    A bronze finish would look really nice with your cabinet finish. When looking at your bronzes or oil rubbed bronzes, make sure you get one that is considered a non living finish. With the Salt air in southern Florida, the living finishes will tarnish quickly and will go one of two ways....verde corrosion effect, or a darker blotchy effect. Let us know if we can assist you in finding the best selection for your project.

    Penny Bodek thanked Twin City Hardware
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    Bronze would be OK, but check out some of the new antique gold ones that would compliment your glaze and look richer than the bronze. I will find some as examples. The golds are raging back into style.
    Penny Bodek thanked Flo Mangan
  • 10 years ago

    Which do you prefer?


  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Agree with Flo...antique brushed gold would be beautiful! I think bronze would take away the elegance of the space....if you do pendant light or fixture over island I would do the antique brushed gold finish there to!! Ver pretty kitchen!!!

    Penny Bodek thanked Home Interiors with Ease
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Here are a couple that would look nice I think. the first is a group that takes things a bit more casual but I think they would work really well with your cabinetry and they have a nice group of choices. Knobs, drawer pulls, etc.

    Hickory Hardware 1-3/8 In. Manchester Biscayne Antique Cabinet Knob · More Info

    Hickory Hardware 96mm Manchester Biscayne Antique Cabinet Pull · More Info

    Hickory Hardware 2-3/4 In. Manchester Biscayne Antique Cup Cabinet Pull · More Info
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    Belwith Hickory 3 " Touch Of Spring Verde Antique Cabinet Pull P7306-VA Hardware · More Info
    This comes in with a whitewashed look that doesn't show on this picture. I have used these in two homes and love them. They have matching knob too. Over time, some of the white wash rubs off a bit gives them really nice patina.

    Hickory Hardware 1-1/4 In. Bungalow Windover Antique Cabinet Knob · More Info
    Antiqued gold with a different shape. See if any of these appeal to you. But you get the idea. Be a bit better than what 1000s have already done!

    Penny Bodek thanked Flo Mangan
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    This is what I had in mind..little different than Flo

    this is the new brushed gold more of a champagne gold finish...really beautiful!

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    Yes, I realize that is new finish but somehow with the style and colors, and washes, I was drawn to those. But all ideas are good.
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    I recommend knob on the doors, and pulls on the drawers. An oil rubbed bronze finish will work well with your cabinets and not fight with your stainless appliances. As much as the satin brass is making a comeback, it has to fit with the big picture in the room.
    Penny Bodek thanked JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    Agree JWH Design. That's why I moved to the ones I posted. The kitchen overall reads traditional so the new gold isn't quite right for it.
    Penny Bodek thanked Flo Mangan
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I would do all handles no knobs it will give it a very new clean look in traditional kitchens "it's just not your mother kitchen anymore"

    Penny Bodek thanked Home Interiors with Ease
  • 10 years ago
    Handles on drawers, knobs on cabinets.
    Penny Bodek thanked Olga Kramar
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Traditional kitchens with stainless steel appliances and gold hardware..would look gorgeous mixed with your warm granite counters...

    Penny Bodek thanked Home Interiors with Ease
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    I respectfully disagree because the contemporary style of that hardware, to my eye won't work well on the curved traditional cabinetry. I think some antique gold would work and move toward this new look but keep in tune with cabinet styling.
    Penny Bodek thanked Flo Mangan
  • 10 years ago
    Use an oil rubbed bronze finish. Pulls or knobs? There are so many beautiful choices. What feels best for you, when you grab to open a cabinet? Knobs are good on drawers and pulls, on cabinets.
    Penny Bodek thanked jannie7
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    A combination of pulls and knobs would look great. Oil rubbed bronze would mix well. Take a look at some of our items and let us know if you have any questions:

    http://www.houzz.com/pro/glideritehardware/__public

    You could also try ordering 1 piece of a few finishes to see what you like.

    Good luck!

    GlideRite Hardware

    Penny Bodek thanked GlideRite Hardware
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Combination of both in bronze would look wonderful. Excellent work!

    Penny Bodek thanked Nanke Signature Group
  • 10 years ago

    This style seems to be more in keeping with the style of your cabs.

    Penny Bodek thanked leelee
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Totally agree with all pf the posts, oil rubbed bronze would really bring an old world look to this traditional kitchen.


    Penny Bodek thanked Impeccable Nest
  • 10 years ago
    Please don't put bronze twisted pulls on your gorgeous cabinets...so over used for the last 10 years...if you do bronze try to do a more updated pull and handle.
    Penny Bodek thanked zzmom40
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Something like these..is Old World the style you are trying to achieve?


    Penny Bodek thanked Home Interiors with Ease
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Hi Penny...sure could use some input on all our ideas?

    Penny Bodek thanked Home Interiors with Ease
  • 10 years ago
    4-6 inch long bronze
    Penny Bodek thanked jbtanyderi
  • 9 years ago

    Thank you everyone for all the input. I live in upstate NY and will be moving into my Florida home at the end of the month. I'll update with pictures then. I'm leaning towards oil rubbed bronze like the pendants.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    You can't go wrong with that choice.

    Penny Bodek thanked Flo Mangan
  • 9 years ago
    Definitely bronze
    Penny Bodek thanked Kristy C.
  • 9 years ago
    Has nothing to do with aesthetics, but I prefer a smooth handle--with nothing to catch on my clothing. I currently have round knobs on my drawers and find my belt loops and pockets catching on them occasionally. Depending on your height, though, it may not be a consideration for you.
    Penny Bodek thanked Jenn
  • 9 years ago
    Hello, bronze knobs or matte black knobs would look very nice, in my opinion. Beautiful kitchen!!!
    Penny Bodek thanked geroudecor
  • 9 years ago
    Wish we could of seen the pendants it would of helped with our suggestions...I guess they must be bronze?
    Penny Bodek thanked zzmom40
  • 9 years ago

    Four of these are over the island.
    This hangs in the breakfast area near by.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I think if you haven't already purchased these lighting fixtures...I would consider something a little more updated and without the gold tone glass....do not take this wrong but they look very much like standard builders lighting...your kitchen is so beautiful...this is the time to put the jewelry into your space...lighting is so very important in the design.. Here are some suggestions...


    Penny Bodek thanked Home Interiors with Ease
  • 9 years ago

    I would do oil rubbed bronze pulls and knobs.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Hi! You should check out the knobs at Knockout Knobs! Knockout Knobs is the perfect solution for spicing up a kitchen or any living space. We create custom 3-D printed knobs, pulls, and hooks to add to all of your cabinetry! You create a design and we create the product. The possibilities are endless! Look at our website to see if we have what you are looking for! Your Passion Your Design Your Hardware

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  • 9 years ago

    Please don't ignore knorrbuzz's practical remark amid so many other decor suggestions. Most knobs and the pulls with pointy-ends catch sleeves, button-front clothes, belt loops, etc., sometimes with disastrous consequences. (Ditto for stair railing ends that don't return to the wall.) Consider safer designs for drawers and any door handles bodies will touch/rub against while working partnered with something else in other locations. [Be sure the installer uses a jig so that every piece of hardware is identically spaced and also not askew.] Best Wishes!

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    All pulls gives these kitchens we designed a very modern look. Take a look and see what you think?

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  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Yes finally someone agrees with the no knobs all pulls (handles)....