| Once you have selected the perfect cabinets, you will | | | | Backplates - These go between the drawer's surface |
| need to select kitchen cabinet hardware that | | | | and the drawer, or the door's surface and the door to |
| complements your new cabinetry. This type of | | | | protect the wood of the cabinet. The backplate can |
| hardware can also be used for existing cabinets in | | | | also be used to cover existing holes in the surface of |
| order to update the look of your entire kitchen without | | | | the cabinet, or as a decorative enhancement for the |
| spending a fortune. There are tons of choices, including | | | | cabinet. |
| hinges, pulls and knows - so the hardest part is | | | | Cabinet hinges - These are used to make the door |
| narrowing down your choices. | | | | open and close. |
| When you choose what you need, you'll need to | | | | Cabinet door catches - These are used to keep the |
| select a finish that looks the best with your existing | | | | door of a cabinet closed - usually with a magnet. |
| cabinets - and you will want to match the finish of your | | | | Drawer slides - These allow the drawer of the cabinet |
| hardware to your decor theme. If you have a | | | | to slide in and out, usually with a ball bearing roller. |
| traditional theme, you might wish to go for traditional | | | | You can find these items when shopping at a home |
| brushed finishes like polished brass, pewter, or nickel. | | | | improvement store, or in many hardware stores. You |
| More modern kitchen designs usually look best with | | | | can find a huge selection of kitchen cabinet hardware |
| high gloss metal or ceramic, or even iron or aged | | | | online as well. Many online retailers will carry a bigger |
| bronze. | | | | inventory of these types of products than your regular |
| Types of Hardware: | | | | brick and mortar store and will be a great source of |
| Knobs and pulls - Knobs and pulls are mounted to | | | | finding unique styles that you might be looking for to |
| doors and drawers using a single bolt and screw | | | | give your kitchen cabinets a unique look. Shopping |
| assembly. Many knobs have screws that are pre-built | | | | online also gives you the added advantage of getting |
| into the design and may be used with a back plate. | | | | lower prices - which can make your kitchen facelift |
| Knobs and pulls serve the same function. | | | | more affordable. |