Choosing the right knobs and handles for your kitchen cabinets and drawers can be one of the most difficult decisions when it comes to designing a new kitchen. But don’t worry, we are here to guide you to the right decision.
Below we have listed everything you need to know about handles and knobs together with our five best tips so you can make the best possible decision for your kitchen.
The bigger picture
When designing a new kitchen, it is important to consider the material choices and other details in your kitchen. That way you get a sense of what type of handles and knobs that will work best. If you have a minimalist kitchen in white, for example, a narrow handle in chrome is something that will blend in very well. If you choose a shaker kitchen, maybe a porcelain knob is the better choice to create the farmhouse feeling you might be after.
The choice of handles and knobs enhances your kitchen if it is allowed. It can really make a statement and create a personal touch to your kitchen.
The importance of function
It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and this also means that there can be a lot of activity in the kitchen. Therefore, it is important to consider how the various functions of your kitchen looks like. If you have cabinets and drawers that you open frequently, a comfortable handle is to recommend. If your kitchen has a lot of open shelving and only a few cabinets that doesn’t require of you to open them all too often, a concealed grab bar can be the perfect choice.
Something to think about when it comes to fridges and freezers is that they both require a firmer and steadier handle, because of the vacuum that occurs to keep the needed colder temperatures down.
Minimalist no-handle design
To achieve that typical calm feeling of a minimalist kitchen, knobs and handles can be excluded. Instead, the cabinets and drawers are opened with a so-called "push-open function", which means that the they are opened with a light push. To close the cabinet or drawer, you just give it a light push and the cabinet or drawer softly closes.
The hidden handles
Do you want to open drawers and cabinets with a handle but not compromise on the design of a minimalist kitchen? Then a hidden grip strip is your best friend. A hidden grip strip integrates the handle into the overall kitchen design and creates a harmonious impression of the kitchen without compromising the comfort and function of a real handle.
Dare to mix
Daring to mix handles with knobs and hidden grip strips creates an exciting and beautiful contrast to the otherwise often low-key Scandinavian design. With small means, a unique and personal expression is created.
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