Shopping for kitchen or bathroom decorations may be a lot of fun, but choosing hardware for these two areas can be difficult at times. When looking for handles, there are various aspects to consider, and not understanding what to look for can lead to costly mistakes.
For example, failing to obtain the suitable sized handles in the appropriate hue or design may result in a conflict with everything else in the room, causing an unneeded complication.
Understanding the various kinds of accessories, we feel, is an important element of selecting handles that fit the decor. To help you understand and choose the finest handles for your needs, we’ve collected a list of the most frequent mistakes people make when choosing handle designs and sizes, as well as how to prevent them.
1) When shopping for handles, people always measure the complete handle size, however this does not tell you if the handle will fit in pre-existing holes. To determine the correct size to replace the old one, measure from the centre of the first hole to the centre of the next.
2) When installing new handles for your cabinets or drawers, try to avoid using the same size and type of handles everywhere, and instead mix it up to create layers in your area. While mixing and matching is a great idea, there must be a flow to where the handles are positioned.
It’s a good idea to put knobs on all doors and pulls or cups on drawers. Fitting knobs on higher doors, pulls on lower doors, and cups on drawers is another option to combine them.
To make it all work, there must be a steady blend. If you wish to place longer handles on drawers, always measure the inside of the drawer frame to determine how much space you have to work with.
3) People frequently believe that handles must match appliances; however, having several colours in a kitchen, from handles to appliances and lights, provides layering. It is critical to combine metals that compliment one another. For example, acquire polished nickel knobs for your cabinets and have lighting over the island that is a combination of polished nickel and black, or vice versa.
If you’re still confused about the design and look, reach out to the experts at Spec Hardware. Spec Hardware is your destination for the finest collection of decorative and architectural hardware, plumbing fixtures and fittings for extraordinary homes. We collaborate with designers, leading manufacturers and kitchen firms to provide a diverse range of one-of-a-kind cabinet handles, door hardware, bathroom hardware, and accessories.
For a complete list of products we offer, please visit our showroom. It offers an array of inspiring styles including contemporary, traditional and everything in between. We’d also want to hear from you if you have any inquiries concerning kitchen and bathroom fittings. Please contact us here.