Kitchen drawer pulls can have a powerful effect on the appearance of a working kitchen. You may not think about it because the drawers in your closet already come with handles. However, you can subtly enhance the décor theme by masterfully using kitchen accessories.
When you first walk into a room, you may not notice details like drawer knobs. If someone asks you what they look like, you may not be able to answer. However, they create an environment that is unique to the kitchen. You may not know what you liked or didn’t like, but there will be a feeling of harmony or a lingering sense of evil. Kitchen cabinet knobs make a world of difference.
Durable kitchen hardware for your drawers
If you choose flimsy kitchen hardware products, you will regret your choice in no time. Drawer pulls can be bent or scratched. They can discolor easily, more so than certain metals which age naturally and beautifully. They will make your kitchen drawers look cheap. It doesn’t take a fortune to buy durable kitchen hardware for your kitchen drawers.
In order to choose the drawer knobs that will fit the holes that have already been drilled for the above hardware, it is essential to make some measurements. Remove the old drawer pull and measure from the center of one screw hole to the center of the other. A distance of three inches is quite common and a replacement will be easy to find.
What to do about replacing odd sized drawer handles
If you find your center-to-center measurement to be an odd size, you have three options. You can search until you find odd sized drawer pulls that match your drawers. This is usually not the best option unless you have a lot of time. It can take months or even years.
The second option is to fill the original holes with wood putty, finish them off and make new holes.
Buy drawer pulls with back plate
The final choice if you are replacing odd sized drawer knobs is to buy ones with a back plate. A back plate can cover the existing holes. No one will know they are there. It will eliminate the problem inherent in the other option where you have to match the finish of the holes to the front of the drawer. Many drawer pulls come with back plates.
You can browse home improvement stores and hardware stores for that ideal set of cabinet handles. It takes a lot of legwork, but you get a first-hand view of whatever hardware you’re considering. If it’s a local store, chances are you also know how good their return policies are.
If you want to save some energy, you can search the Internet. Most online stores will offer hundreds of kitchen drawer pulls to choose from. You will see an image, a description and a price. The only downside to buying online is that you can’t feel the weight of the drawer pulls in your hand. This is an indication of durability.
Wherever you decide to shop for your drawer knobs, look for stylish, long-lasting hardware in the styles that interest you. It is very important that you find ones that complement your kitchen and turn it into a harmonious room.
