design mistake?

8 years ago

We got our fridge and range installed yesterday, and now I'm wondering if I made a mistake when picking out the cabinet pulls. I got ones that are the same style as the fridge handles, which delighted me at the time. I really like the fridge handles. Now I realize I should *also* have thought about the handles on the range. And of course, the handles on the range and on the fridge are very different from each other. See pix below.

The thing is, I like the pulls I got a lot more than the ones that would match the range. I just don't like that other style of pull very much. Since I have an actual preference (and my husband agrees), does it make sense to just go ahead with the ones I already have? Is it going to look weird having a range with that curvy pull (for lack of a better word) that is surrounded by the other kind of pull?

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Fori

8 years ago

Does it help if you consider that the range's knobs match your straight pulls?

I think you're fine. Throw a towel on it if it bugs you. :)

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crcollins1_gw
8 years ago
No, you are looking for things to fret about. :)

When it is done, it will all look great. Check out pics of other kitchens. I bet few if any have all matched handles, and I bet you never even noticed before.
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barncatz
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I notice my hardware pulls fairly frequently because, like you, I spent time choosing them. I am pretty blind to my appliance pulls, which match each other, but have no design relationship to my cabinet hardware.

If you change to rounded hardware pulls, they won't match the fridge, no?

I think it's more cohesive when the cabinet pulls match the 'feel' of the cabinets and the kitchen as a whole.
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Anglophilia
8 years ago
In all my years, I've never given a thought to the handles on my stove when choosing pulls for cabinets!!! Chose what you like and what suites your kitchen!!!
lucky998877
8 years ago
The pulls that you chose go well with your new cabinets, it's going to be great, don't worry!
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Debbi Washburn
8 years ago
They are fine - don't over think it! Use the handles because you love them and they are comfortable to use... not because they match appliances that may get changed over the years if they break down!

Good luck!
stillpitpat
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks, all! I won't worry about it.

The funny thing is, when I started looking, I wasn't trying to match the appliances. When I saw this style, though, I thought it would be cool b/c it would match the fridge. I just like that particular look. I love the fridge handles. I even found cabinet pulls with the same kind of texture the fridge handles have, but it was too busy with the lower cabinet wood. Then they put the range in yesterday, and I was like, "awwwww man! I didn't even think of that!" Lol. I will put my mind to rest and happily use my (very long) pulls. And I probably *will* hang a towel on the range. I don't think I will really have the counter space for a pig. I will have to sew buttons or something on my towels though. I hate how often they end up on the floor.
friedajune
8 years ago
You are overthinking this. Quick - think about your friends' and relatives' kitchens. Quick - what do their appliance handles look like, and do they all match? Relax, you are fretting about problems that don't exist.
sheloveslayouts
8 years ago
stillpitpat - my mom just decided to get a new range today. Which one is this that you chose?
stillpitpat
Original Author
8 years ago
It's a Frigidaire Gallery 30" induction. I haven't even looked at the manual, since we won't be using it for at least a couple more days, but it has good reviews from our appliance store.