Today we are talking about an often-overlooked feature in your kitchen, hardware. We believe cabinet hardware is the jewelry of the kitchen, so how do you select your hardware?

1. Determine if you want a knob, pull, or combination of both

2. Use your design lines (countertop edge, cabinet style, lighting) to determine if you want straight or curved

See how the straight lines of the hardware compliment the lines in the tongue and groove ceiling and cabinet door style.

3. Choose your finish—and don’t worry about matching your faucet hardware or lighting finishes. Feel free to mix materials. You don’t want that matchy-matchy look.

Here the brass pulls are mixed with black light fixtures and chrome faucet fixtures that create that bespoke look.

4. Consider the cost—and remember you get what you pay for. Sometimes cheap really does look cheap.

Be sure to include an allowance for hardware in your budget so you don’t have to settle.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Top Knobs hardware below:

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