Walking past these can catch clothing unwillingly. Certain pulls with an extended overhang and even knobs are extremely common in materials and colors to be versatile on any shaker cabinet. Aesthetically the handle may be appealing, but functionally may be flawed. Flaws of Cabinet Hardware?Įven though some cabinet hardware looks more fancy or shiny, it does not make it better.

For example, you might choose to use knobs on your upper-level shaker style cabinets, and pulls for lower-level pullout drawers. Some cabinets might be better suited for a knob than a pull or vice versa, and you may find it best to use both in different parts of your kitchen. You may choose to do this for the style, giving your kitchen more character, or for functionality. Of course, you can mix and match both knobs and pulls in your kitchen. Common types of pulls include bar, ring, and cups, which have a recess to place your fingers. You want to ensure you have enough room to grab the pull and open the cabinet door easily. Either way, measuring the door to find the appropriate size pull before attaching is important. Pulls are often found in more modern homes and can be attached vertically or horizontally on cabinets. Glass or ceramic knobs are often used in traditional homes as they are more classic and elegant-looking. They can also be available in ‘novelty’ styles shaped like food, flowers or even animals. Knobs are typically rounded but can come in different shapes like a mushroom to a square. Knobs are small handles and usually only require a single screw, whereas pulls are larger and thinner, and typically require two screws to attach to the cabinet door. Decorative cabinet hardware typically comes in two types: knobs and pulls.

Mixing cup pulls and bar pulls