How To Choose The Right Hardware For Your Kitchen

Choosing hardware can be tough! I’m sharing the 5 step process I used to pick the hardware for our new kitchen cabinets and giving you a glimpse at what it looks like.

There are so many choices when it comes to hardware, and the hardware in your kitchen can make a huge statement. Let’s make sure your space says what you want it to.

STEP 1 – RESEARCH, OBSERVE, AND BE INSPIRED

When I know I have a design decision to make, I begin my research! I also start noticing products in other homes I visit and see, whereas I would have overlooked them before.

This is all a huge part of finding what you like best and discovering what you don’t like – which is equally important.

STEP 2 – CONSIDER THE FINISH

Before I even began shopping for my selection, I narrowed down the finish I was looking for. Making this decision first made finding the perfect piece much easier.

STEP 3 – CONSIDER THE STYLE

Hardware companies are very creative these days, and there is a multitude of styles to pick from. You should be able to find some that suit the style of your home.

You may want simple and minimalistic, or you may want to bring home all the glam. Finding your style is mostly just about viewing the options and seeing what your eye is drawn to, but you’ll also want to consider function.

STEP 4 – ORDER SAMPLES

Whether you plan to order online or from a store, you’ll want to bring home a selection to choose from.

It’s a lot like paint, and the finish or color might look different than you expect in your space, and you’ll want to make sure it coordinates with your cabinet colors as you hoped. This is especially important when you order online.

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