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Bathroom cabinet hardware: please help me choose type and size

last year

We're currently updating our primary bathroom. I'm going for a serene and transitional style and attaching a few "inspiration photos" to represent that style. I'm having our existing cabinetry (see photo) professionally spray-painted a light greige color. There will be a new quartz countertop which resembles marble with rectangular undermount white sinks (photo attached). I want new cabinet hardware in a BLACK matte finish. (Two wall mirrors will have thin black metal frames and wall sconces are black metal with off-white fabric shades.)

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I previously used all knobs, but would like to use a mixture of knobs and pulls now. (Contractor says he can fill in the existing knob holes.) I've narrowed the choices down to three (photos attached), all of which come in a black matte finish and in different sizes.

(1) Top Knobs Ascendra

(2) Pottery Barn Pearson; and

(3) Pottery Barn Mercer

Please let me know which style you like and -- as importantly -- where you would put the knobs and where you would put the pulls. Also, what length pulls would you use in those locations? I've included drawer and door dimensions in photo.

Thanks in advance, Houzz!

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Design Girl

last year

What color are your faucets going to be? and I agree with the above comment I’m not a black hardware lover in bathrooms either

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Lyn Nielson
last year
looks like your inspo #3 photo resembles your vanity the most.

It's a personal decision, go with your gut.
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Kendrah
last year
You need to find an inspiration pic with a vanity that has ten drawers and four doors, is greige, and has black hardware. I don't think that much black hardware is going to end up looking very serene. Inspiration #3 has close to as much hardware as you will need but it is nickle or chrome and sort of blends in to the paint. Your black hardware is going to pop and you need to think if that much contrast is going to be serene.

I like mercer the best. I think the square knobs are too chunky.
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As someone who moved into a home with a bathroom with stark white countertops (thankfully not in our primary bath), I think they aren't used as often because they show every smudge of toothpaste, hair clippings, mascara, etc - and your eye goes right to the mess. It's enough to drive you bonkers. At least with a little veining or movement, it distracts from the normal everyday stuff and prevents you from wiping the countertop multiple times each day. I've put in marble countertops in otherwise neutral or B&W baths before - it's actually a pretty traditional/classic look. I do like where you're going with putting some wood in there - it will add some nice warmth. Also, I think some places (although not Pottery Barn perhaps) allow you to order the vanity with no top. If you find one that is otherwise perfect, check the item options to see if that's a possibility. I'm very anti the afterthought 4 inch backsplash piece that comes with most vanities (I prefer to tile behind the sink), so I have taken that route in the past. That said, I would second the suggestion to consult with a custom cabinet maker (especially if the only thing stopping you is sample sizes - I'd imagine they could give you an entire drawer front if you really needed it!). The price is often negligible, and it provides you with more control over the numerous options that are clearly very important to you (I say that in solidarity as someone who is known for refusal to accept limited options!). The other benefit of going custom is sizing - a custom cabinet maker can build a unit to any width, so you can maximize the storage and counters to your space. They could also give you the two drawer/open shelf combination you're describing (although keep in mind those drawers may be limited to allow for plumbing for the sink). Another random source is Etsy - there are a few sellers who make vanities out of repurposed cabinets that might appeal to you. Check out CuratedHavenDesigns (I've had their "ornate bathroom vanity" listing saved for a while now - if only I had somewhere to put it).
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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
last year
Are the faucets black, too? If not, I'd match the finish of the faucets. I think it looks cleaner vs. a mix of finishes. JMO.
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artemis78
last year
I would get some in real life and test them out in person once the cabinets are painted--you can stick them on to see how they look before drilling. We have pulls very similar to Ascendra in our kitchen and I like them a lot, but it just depends on the style you're going for. We opted not to use knobs and just have pulls on both doors and drawers--3.5" ctc throughout. Some people like to vary the sizes based on the drawer sizes, but with your vanity I don't think I would. Our new bathroom vanity came with hardware that is 5.25" ctc on tiny drawers. I didn't love the size initially--we didn't get to choose it since it came pre-drilled--but it's growing on me.
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Design Girl
last year
I personally like the Mercer ones the best, however I would order samples and try them, because you may like them online then get them and hate them, happened to me multiple times for my kitchen remodel haha.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I am not a black hardware lover and I do not think it works in your bathroom from what I see of your choices Honestly when asking these types of questions pics of all the choices should be posted here and it is best to ask for help before making all the choices and then expecting us to agree . I heard serene in the space so IMO no harsh additions all nice soft finishes like nickel or stainless maybe so glass knobs , fluffy towels and no black at all.
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Laurie
Original Author
last year
Wow, having read everyone's comments, I am going to reconsider using black cabinet hardware. I will follow Design Girl's suggestion of getting a few different finishes and see how they look in person. To answer those who asked, my faucets are going to be polished chrome. Thanks, everyone!

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