Kitchen Knobs

13 years ago

Ok so just purchased this home which was seriously outdated. I like bold and modern mixed with a traditional feel. But the problem is the kitchen is new and in good shape but how am I going to modernize this thing?! I feel like it'll stick out like a sore thumb. We painted the walls a light airy yellow. But everything is staying for now....maybe paint the cabinets white eventually and change backsplash(i hope) but I'm thinking for now I can change the knobs, pic below, but does the silver not go? And any other options?

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Jeannie Nguyen
13 years ago
You should definitely paint or replace the cabinets to white. It would look much better with those new knobs.
onthefence
13 years ago
The silver knobs look good to me.

IMO the larger problem is the backsplash. There are tile paints available and you may want to try that. Another alternative is tile decals or stickers. You can cover the fruit tiles and a few random others to create a new pattern.
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Jackie
Original Author
13 years ago
Onthefence- great idea. Hate the backsplash!
onthefence
13 years ago
Jaclyn, do a google image search for tile decals, tile stickers or tile tattoos. I found a LOT of cool patterns!
Sara Parker
13 years ago
The silvery knobs look more modern, the white more retro. Maybe you should go with the silver knobs and a stainless backsplash over the existing one. What are the counter tops?
Geneviève
13 years ago
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I like the square knob, what bothers me is that panel covering the dishwasher ,can you remove it ? some appliance came with a few interchangeable covers to change looks, I don't know if yours is one of those or not.,

If you are going to get decals for the tiles don't get carried away with them ,what you already have on there is plenty .
onthefence
13 years ago
And if/when you do decide to paint, remember that there are LOTS of cabinet colors other than white ;-)

@Genevieve, I agree about the front of the DW. It looks like there is a panel on the fridge as well. I'm not positive, but I think when appliances are ordered 'panel ready" there are no extra panels and I think the fronts are made in a different way to accomodate the panel. If I'm wrong (which hopefully I am!) I agree that replacement panels would be a great solution!
Jackie
Original Author
13 years ago
Yep panel on fridge and dw. I'm going to try to remove them but not sure if it will damage the appliances. The counter tops are the same as the knobs. It's an ugly cream colored with speckles. It's atrocious. Oh and they left me a matching hot plate! Haha barf
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Manhatta Architecture, P.C.
13 years ago
Rejuvenation has a good cabinet knob selection: http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/categories/hardware/cabinet-hardware
ms1zebra
13 years ago
I like the style of the square knob, but it might look better in bronze. You also might try turning it a notch so that it looks more like a diamond with the the corners being at the top, bottom, two sides. (like a compass with North/South/East/West)
onthefence
13 years ago
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jaclyn, I hope I'm wrong -- but I'm guessing those panels aren't removable. You may want to find out the model #s of your appliances and check with a store or the mfr to find out if the door can be changed. And if they can't be changed, what would be the cost of replacement panels.