Cabinetry Hardware

A Simple, Clear Guide to Understanding Your Hardware Options


Designers typically choose cabinet hardware that complements your cabinets’ style, finish, and overall design of the home.

Hardware selections are often coordinated with lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and other metal finishes used throughout the space to create a cohesive look.

Choosing Your Hardware

Chrome cabinet knob with a rounded top and pedestal base

Knobs

  • Small hardware pieces attached with one screw.
  • Typically round, square, or slightly decorative.
  • Provide a subtle grip without visually overpowering the cabinetry.
  • Often used on cabinet doors or smaller cabinets.
Stainless steel grab bar with two wall mounts on a white background

Pulls

  • Larger hardware attached with two screws.
  • Designed to be grasped with the whole hand.
  • Provide better leverage and comfort.
  • Often used on drawers, pantry doors, and larger cabinets.

Hardware Materials & Finishes


There are countless hardware options available, and different hardware materials offer varying levels of durability and aging characteristics. Solid metals such as brass and bronze are known for their strength and ability to develop a natural patina over time, while steel and other alloys provide a clean appearance with strong resistance to wear.

MATERIALS:

Five cabinet knobs labeled solid brass, zinc alloy, stainless steel, aluminum, and pewter.

MATERIALS:

Six knob finishes shown in a row: gold, bronze, brushed silver, matte white, dark silver, and silver.

FINISHES:

Row of small decorative knob pulls in silver, black, white, beige, gold, and bronze finishes.

FINISHES:

Nine cabinet knob finishes labeled satin nickel, matte black, polished chrome, and more.