Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas for Your Remodeling Project

Your cabinet hardware refers to your cabinet knobs, pulls, and handles. While they seem insignificant, choosing the right cabinet hardware can be a finishing touch that pulls the pieces of your kitchen design together.

Kitchen cabinet hardware comes in a wide variety of materials. Here are some top modern cabinet hardware ideas you can consider for your remodeling project:

1. Stainless steel

Stainless steel is made from a solid metal alloy composed of chromium and nickel. Since it requires minimal care and maintenance, has a sleek contemporary feel, and resists corrosion, tarnish, and scratches, it is perfect for you if you are looking for a stylish yet highly durable material. It is also appropriate if you are going for a contemporary, transitional, and even traditional kitchen design.

When using stainless steel, keep in mind that it has limited finish options. If you are having trouble with pulling the overall look of your kitchen together, you can always count on our kitchen remodeling professionals. We specialize in offering the best kitchen design in Irvine and other areas in California.

2. Chrome

Chrome is made with a metal core plated with a thin chromium veneer. It resists rust with proper care and maintenance.

Known for its polished surface that shines and reflects light, what sets kitchen hardware made from chrome apart from other materials is it exudes timeless sophistication that perfectly complements retro, modern, contemporary, and traditional kitchen designs. It can be a unique dramatic accent for your cabinets with a light palette, such as light gray or white. You can also choose satin or brushed chrome for a more matte finish. 

Some drawbacks of using chrome, especially the lesser quality ones, are it can be prone to peeling or flaking, which can cause it to look dull and even become susceptible to rust due to damage or natural wear and tear. Furthermore, it can show scratches and your fingerprints and create glare depending on the lighting. You can avoid these concerns by discussing with your remodeling company for tips on taking excellent care of your chrome kitchen hardware.

3. Nickel

Nickel cabinet hardware is made from a metal core plated with a thin nickel veneer that suits homeowners who opt warmer silver tones. This highly versatile material is ideal for traditional, contemporary, and rustic kitchen designs. Its surface comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes, so feel free to choose from a satin finish, a high polish, to a weathered look according to your preferences.

Nickel resists wear and tear and corrosion, but it can tarnish and dull over time. Proper care and maintenance involves keeping it clean and wiping it down frequently to prevent damage and discoloration and get rid of any food debris, dirt, oil, and grease. You can also use a lacquered finish to extend its lifespan.

Conclusion

Your cabinet hardware not only boosts the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen but also helps protect wood finishes from damage, fingerprints, and wear and tear from daily use. Regardless of your preferred design, choose the perfect kitchen hardware with help from this guide and work only with a reputable remodeling company.

Reno Concepts OC is a fully licensed, certified, and insured kitchen remodeling company in California. Aside from kitchen remodeling, we offer bathroom remodeling, flooring, and closet optimization. Request a free estimate today!