Choosing The Right Hardware for your Cabinets

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Replacing and updating cabinet hardware is a great way to upgrade any kitchen or bathroom. Cabinet hardware is one of those things that often goes unnoticed (as if it's some sort of shiny camouflage hiding in the Jungle that is your home) that is, until you change it.
Suddenly your guests will be all: "something is different, what is different... did you cut your hair? Wait... is this a brand new Kitchen? Where am I?!" 

Don't believe me?
Just try it.
And get back to me (because I love a good "I told you so")

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If you're ready for a change, here are some tips on how to shop for that next set of hardware:

1. Know your center to center dimension(s) on the pulls you currently have. Simply put: this is the measurement in-between the two screws that attach the pull to the door.
   
   Pulls come in all shapes and sizes, so be sure you're shopping for the  right one! Getting the wrong C to C dimension is like buying a beautiful pair shoes... in the wrong size.
   
   
2. Always take home samples and test them out on your cabinets.
   You want to be certain that they not only look great in your space, but also function properly:
• Are the pulls/knobs large enough for your fingers?
• Does the style snag on your clothes when you walk by? 
• Is the product large enough? Small enough? 
• Visually, what is the look and feel in your space?
  
  
3. When you're ready to buy, always buy more than you need. Styles are constantly coming and going, so it's good to keep a few on hand in case something happens over the years.
   
   
4. Speaking of purchasing: The average medium sized kitchen has about 40 pulls and larger kitchens generally have 70 or more. Keep this in mind when you are budgeting for the project:
• ie. Medium sized kitchen, $10 drawer pulls, 40 x 10 = $400
   
5. When you are selecting the finish, take note of anything that collects fingerprints. For example, some chrome options are total Fingerprint-Bandits, while other chrome finishes don't react in the same way. It will vary by brand and how the product is made - but don't overthink it. Just press all over with your fingers and see what happens. It's up to you how much maintenance you want to deal with.

Any Questions? Reach Out here.

Xxo, L