Knobs + Bin Pulls + Handles = Too much in one kitchen??
I'd like to have a mix of hardware on my cabinets: knobs on upper doors, bin pulls on the top row of drawers and handles on all the rest. All will be matte black hardware. I did some mock ups below. Does this mix look too busy?
I'm also considering putting nickel hardware on the white cabinets (the hardware manufacturer has coordinating styles in different finishes). Is that just way too busy?
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Comments (14)Thanks all for the reassurance. I must say I am a bit surprised though.. I thought for sure that many posters will suggest breaking it up by adding some handles instead of binpulls. But the binpulls make it easier as I don't have to hunt for handles. Lololauren, holly-kay, smiling, EATREALFOOD --> thanks for the vote! shangaimom --> Good memory! Elizpiz's kitchen was definitely my inspiration and lured me away from OTK :) I sometimes miss seeing the earlier posters like Elizpiz, Plllog etc. Pirula --> Those words mean a lot to me as it was what I was shooting for in my sweeby statement. Thanks again for the chandy info! Mine is hanging in the the dining area and I smile everytime I see it :) dilly_ny --> The floor is a saltillo look alike porcelain. I am actually a little worried about removing the paper and discovering that the red clashes horribly with the green. It was a gamble and I hope it pays off. Crossing fingers :) hlove --> I love how you mixed bin pulls and handles. Can you share some details of your handles?...See MoreKnobs, bin pulls, long pulls, help!
Comments (9)I agree that you shouldn't use bin pulls on doors. I think it would be awkward to open a door with a bin pull as opposed to a knob or a regular pull -- especially uppers. Use the cobalt blue glass knobs on your doors -- the combination with the bin pulls and your granite sounds beautiful! Also, IMO, you should use two bin pulls on any drawer that is 30 inches or wider, and/or where you have two cabinet doors below the drawer. I used three different kinds of hardware in my kitchen: bin pulls, suitcase pulls and knobs. The pic below shows all three. (The suitcase pull is on the trash pullout). Also, on every drawer 27" or wider, I used two pulls, with each pull centered over the doors below. Good luck!...See MoreBin Pulls vs Handles - convenience?
Comments (7)Having lived with old kitchens before this modern one, I'm so used to curling my fingers under bin pulls that I use the horizontal handles here the same way! The old plain bin pulls had the screw mounts to the sides & the fancy, heavier ones had a third screw in a design above. Children & those with arthritic hands find them easier. Short drawers had a central pull & long drawers needed two. Doors/cupboards had latches, but the doors weren't overlaid. I've seen bin pulls used sideways on modern doors with magnetic latches & think it often looks nice. Agree they keep the finish clean & with pale or painted cabinets, that's a huge plus. I'd take the brass fittings off once a year to clean & polish, but I have mariners in my heritage so a preference for shiny metals is genetic... What's up with with your cabinet KD? Who would put up with the hassle of renovating without wanting a very specific outcome?? Unless he gets those who give him a magazine picture or two & say "do this"? Used to know women who'd hire an interior designer to do the same thing with their rooms. Designers would give them 3 choices in fabric or flooring & that would determine the designer's next round of choices. And that's before CAD when designers sketched & colored their renderings! When it came to kitchens and baths, the actual work was done before move-in or during extended Summer vacation. Most of us here live in a different world than that! Your sanity is just fine in my view and your kitchen will turn out much more functional & beautiful for your thoughtfulness. I'm with you on the approach of the more you know & plan, the fewer surprises down the line and the happier the outcome....See MoreDeciding on kitchen cabinet hardware/knobs/pulls/handles
Comments (7)I’ve had knobs, and I’ve had pulls. Much prefer pulls on all cabinets. I like the uniform look, and pulls are much more ergonomic. Also, as pulls stand away from the door, the doors tend to stay cleaner. When we renovated our kitchen (almost 6 years ago), I installed all pulls (from Top Knobs), and am so glad I did....See MorePink Poppy
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoThanks so much, everyone, for your input! Phew... glad that this isn't some crazy idea that only I would like! I think I'll play it safe and order the same finish (black) for both the stained and white cabinets.
I'll also get a satin black finish to conceal greasy fingerprints (didn't even consider that!). Thanks loonlakelaborcamp. BUT I think Lily'smom's idea would help me get to definitively decide if the nickel on white would put things over the top. So I'll order the nickel ones to try and see how it looks. Since they're the same size, they'll swap out no problem. :)
herbflavor: I'm going to check if the manufacturer has brushed aluminum as an option - never considered it before! I've also wanted to get oversized round knobs, but not sure what size to get? Any suggestions?
I'm getting my hardware from Richelieu. Here's screenshots of the specific pulls I like. First, the black ones (I chose two different round knobs... not sure which one I like better):
And the brushed nickel finish:
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