Cabinet hardware is the jewelry of your kitchen — and just like jewelry, the right pieces can elevate an entire look while the wrong ones can undermine even the most beautiful cabinet color. For homeowners in Columbus, Mansfield, Lexington, Ontario, Delaware, Dublin, and Powell, Ohio planning a cabinet refinishing or refacing project, here’s our complete guide to choosing the perfect hardware.

Knobs vs. Pulls: Which Should You Choose?

Cabinet Knobs

Knobs are single-point hardware pieces, typically used on cabinet doors. They’re classic, versatile, and available in virtually every style and finish imaginable. Knobs work particularly well on traditional, farmhouse, and transitional kitchen styles.

Cabinet Pulls

Pulls are bar or arch-shaped hardware pieces that span multiple mounting points. They’re ergonomically easier to use than knobs and have a more modern, streamlined look. Bar pulls and cup pulls are especially popular in modern, contemporary, and Shaker-style kitchens.

Mixing Knobs and Pulls

A popular approach is using knobs on doors and pulls on drawers. This combination is practical (pulls are easier to grip on drawers), visually interesting, and works in virtually any kitchen style.

Hardware Finishes: Matching to Your Cabinet Color

• 🥇 Brass & Unlacquered Brass: Warm, luxurious, and on-trend. Best with navy, white, sage green, and cream cabinets.
• ⬛ Matte Black: Sleek and modern. Works with virtually any cabinet color — especially white, gray, and navy.
• 🔘 Brushed Nickel: Clean and timeless. Ideal for cool-toned kitchens with gray, white, or blue cabinets.
• 🟤 Oil-Rubbed Bronze: Warm and rustic. Beautiful with cream, off-white, and green cabinets.
• ✨ Polished Chrome: Bright and classic. Works best in modern and contemporary kitchens.

Don’t Forget the Hinges

Hinges are often overlooked, but visible hinges — especially on inset or face-frame cabinets — are a significant design element. At Willow & Wick, we offer soft-close hinge upgrades as part of our Cabinet Refresh service. We handle all drilling and installation in our shop, so everything is ready for a seamless install day.

Hardware Installation Is Part of Our Process

When you work with Willow & Wick, hardware selection and installation is part of the experience. We’ll help you choose hardware that complements your new cabinet color, drill for new hardware in our shop, and install everything perfectly on install day.

Serving Mansfield, Lexington, Ontario, Columbus, Delaware, Dublin, Powell, and all of North Central Ohio. Contact us today for your free consultation.

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