Picking The Wrong Cabinet Hardware
When decorating or improving your home, choices over cabinet hardware are normally
overlooked and it can be a cheap way to give your kitchen a new look.
There are many finishes to choose from. Even though cabinet hardware is usually made out of steel, it can be made to look like bronze, nickel, copper, brass, or with a matte finish. Being consistent with your decor and making sure that the cabinet handles and knobs match the hardware you have is key. You do not want silver handles on a cabinet that has hinges of a different colour. Or you can use hinges that are invisible once the doors are close.
You might also want to consider other metallic elements in the room, such as the light fixtures and light switches. Or try to match it to other materials that have been used in your kitchen. Is the majority of your kitchen made of wood, metal or granite? Do you have many glass doors, or ceramic tiles on the walls? Consistency and flow will be given to the room by matching these up.
Many designs of cabinet handles and knobs are available, and do you choose handles or knobs? Sometimes you maybe not be able to change your handles to knobs, simply because handles need two drill holes in the cabinets instead of one, and you will be left with an unsightly hole when you change it to a knob. You can avoid any potential problems by ensuring that any knob handles and pulls are the same size as your originals.
You could take one of the stock cabinet selections with the fixtures already offered, but maybe this will not match your kitchen's existing style and it is worth spending time choosing unique fixtures. If you have a traditional kitchen, you should have the metal ware to match it, in traditional shapes with matte metal hardware.
Thinking technically, the hinges bear the weight of your doors, so the size of the cabinet door will dictate which hinges to choose and how many hinges you will need. Repetitive use thanks to too few hinges will lead to problems with your cabinet doors. Your cabinets can quickly look worn, or difficult to open.
Don't try to save money and be satisfied by factory seconds. If you think that aluminium hardware and hinges will cut your shopping bill then consider the long-term and how stress points and low functionality will affect your doors. Correctly installed hardware should last, making the purchase of spares unnecessary.
If you are not sure how to install cabinet hardware, get a professional to do it. There are also different types of hinges available for different types of doors. There are:
- Flipper Door systems (for sliding, hiding doors)
- Clip-on hinges (for wider opening doors)
- Cross corner hinges (for doors closing at a 45-degree angle)
- Fully Concealed Hinges (for doors concealing pull-out shelving)
- Wrap around hinges (for Euro-style applications)
If you have a kitchen with a complicated system of cabinets and doors or if it is an unusual shape, it is worth getting a professional to do the job rather than doing it yourself to ensure a look that will last.
by: Terry Philips
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