Cabinets Handles - Which ones goes with my cabinets?

8 years ago

I am debating on the color and look of the cabinet handles that will go with my current cabinets. Although I don't have any plans on changing the cabinets them any time soon as they are in very good condition, I was wondering if I should select the handles that I can re-use in case I plan on replacing them with white/gray cabinets in a couple of years.

I really like square clean look of these handles - https://www.cb2.com/matte-black-square-handles/f17161

Like this one too - https://goo.gl/Hzuf6n

But I am not sure which of Stainless Steel or Bronze/Black would look the best. We do have all the door handles and taps in the house in bronze color, not sure if that matters though. I fear It's going to look all dated if I do the bronze cabinet handles as well but kinda like the bronze picture in my head better than the stainless steel one. Not sure why but I feel like the stainless steel ones are going to make it all crowded in here. Help!

Also, Should I go with different sizes for bigger drawers?

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Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
8 years ago
The brushed nickel ones look like they'll go well. Stay away from anything dark like ORB or black, it will just blend into the dark wood.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
A simple stainless pull , no square pulls they are awkward to use IMO and I like pulls to be in proportion to the drawer or cabinet.The pulls are from Lee Valley and come in many sizes.
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Paul
8 years ago
Be wary of cabinet pulls with protruding ears...they are likely to catch your pockets. Very annoying. Just my .02
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
8 years ago
Definitely something to contrast with the dark wood, so no black or bronze, I'd use stainless steel, brushed or polished nickel, or brushed brass.

As to the style, make sure you not only like the way it looks, but the way it FEELS. You will be touching the hardware a LOT, and you want to make sure it is not unpleasant--rough or sharp edges, etc. I personally like the ones that Patricia Colwell posted for a clean contemporary look. I'd stay away from squares, ovals (they never look uniform), or too-small pulls or knobs.

For your traditional kitchen, you might consider these:

Reeded Pull 3 3/4" (c-c) - Polished Chrome · More Info

Southern Hills 5 5/8" Cabinet Handles-Satin Nickel-Pack of 10 · More Info

Vintage Brass Pull, CAL-VB-173-US3 · More Info

Shelley Pull 6 5/16 Inch (c-c) French Gold · More Info