5 Pointers for Choosing the Best Kitchen Handles

People choose handles based on their functionality and aesthetic appeal. However, as kitchens get messy every day, avoiding that mess off the surface of your cabinet is critical for its lifespan.

KT&Co Handles will protect your cabinet finishes by preventing oils and other dirt from your fingers from being transferred to all your cabinet fronts.

They come in various designs and finishes, which can complement the look of your overall kitchen style. But, how will you make your decision?

Below are the 5 pointers to remember when choosing the best kitchen handles

Decide whether you want a pull or a knob

There are no definitive guidelines to follow when deciding between a knob and a pull. However, all doors should have knobs, and all drawers should have pulls to ensure convenience.

All-knobs-on-the-door is a craze seen in many old kitchens until there a wide range of hardware to choose from was made available. When considering whether or not to use pulls, think about how they’ll be mounted.

Decide whether you want a curved or square style

Do not forget your cabinet style, lighting fixtures, countertop edge, and other key design components. Are these components curved or square lines?

Use hardware that matches the design of your kitchen style. Flat-panel, shaker, or even any “customised” shakers with a squared or flatter appearance are examples of square cabinet types.

Curved hardware has softer outlines and more details than straight hardware. These are more classic or transitional.

Examine the finish

Although most homeowners go for brushed nickel or chrome, there are a variety of alternative finishes that can spice up your kitchen. You do not have to complement your faucet, provided that the finish you chose blends in with the rest of the design.

Bronze, antique pewter, satin brass, aluminium, oil-rubbed bronze, rust, and black matte are some finishes that match nicely with brushed stainless or brushed nickel faucets.

Transparent glasses, dark bronze, pewter, white, or black are just a few finishes that will perfectly match when you have a chrome faucet.

Consider the convenience

Before buying the entire kitchen materials you need, test out the pull or knob first.

Position your hand within the pull by touching and feeling it. Is it suitable? Does it make you feel good? Or does it throttle your fingers and give you a rough feel around the edges?

Does the pull or knob have pointed edges or roughness that rubs against your fingers when you grip it? Remember, you will use them a hundred times a day. It might get a little bothersome.

Consider the price

It’s important to remember that it should always be worth the money when buying something. A few companies have low-cost brands, but their finishes are equally sub-par and unappealing. But some companies offer the opposite, just like KT&Co Handles.

Instead of going to a big-box shop, look for hardware at the nearest cabinet showrooms. This will have a broader selection and experts on hand to help.

Cabinet handles are the kitchen’s jewellery, so they should match and complement the kitchen’s style, just like they would in your closet while providing convenience and comfort in daily use.

To get the right match, do your homework, check for samples, and compare finishes to your kitchen items before you purchase.