So you’ve endured the mess, made a bazillion important decisions, and are finally beginning to see your beautiful new kitchen take shape. Now, you get to the rewarding and fun part, adding the finishing touches of kitchen hardware. It might be a finishing touch, but it is by no means less important of a decision than any of the others you’ve already made. What better way to tie your theme together than with eye-catching hardware?

Kitchen hardware includes cabinet door handles, towel bars, knobs, and refrigerator and stove pulls. You have the option of not installing hardware, but it definitely adds a classy touch. Kitchen hardware comes in numerous finishes. Choose from stainless steel, pewter, porcelain, wood, and copper. Glass knobs are a new favorite. The selection includes many beautiful colors that can either add a splash of color to a drab theme, or compliment existing colors.

A favorite technique for many is to stick to a certain theme. Do you love southwestern, Mediterranean, country or modern? Well, there is a good chance there is a unique style to meet your taste. Remodelista has regular posts featuring unique and tasteful hardware. Here are some links:

Remodelista, Hardware: Whitechapel Ltd.
Remodelista: 10 Easy Cabinet Pieces
Remodelista: 10 Easy Wall Mounted Paper Towel Holders

Other possibilities, among many:

Find antiques: architectural salvage i.e. glamorous trash picking
Live in NYC? Check out Simon’s Hardware and Bath
The Kitchen Designer recommends Du Verre hardware.

It is wise to have a professional install your hardware. You don’t want to risk damaging your cabinetry, and a poor installation will ruin the effect of attractive hardware. Plan ahead, and have your professional contractor include hardware installation into the original estimate for the kitchen remodel.

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