CabinetHardwareSite

This is your source for cabinet hardware information and shopping. There is a dizzying array of cabinet hardware nomenclature and a multitude of types, styles and finishes. To help you sort through these we have prepared a short primer on the basics below. Use the navigation menu to the right to search for more detailed information on individual cabinet hardware items.

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Cabinet Hardware Basics: A short primer on types, materials, finishes, styles and installation tips.

Types: Cabinet hardware includes knobs, pulls, handles, backplates, hinges and latches.

Materials: There are a wide variety of materials to choose from.  These include wood, cast iron, brass, plastic, copper, ceramic, glass, porcelain, pewter, aluminum, steel, stone, marble and granite.

Finishes: Combining material with a finish presents hundreds of options for you to find that special look and feel. Consider these among the many combinations:

  • Oil Rubbed bronze
  • Polished or brushed chrome
  • Stainless steel
  • Antique or aged copper
  • Satin Nickel
  • Polished, satin or antique brass
  • Polished, antique or brushed satin pewter
  • Polished, antique, weathered or brushed satin nickel
  • Wrought or forged iron
  • Polished or antique gold or silver
  • Ceramic and Porcelains
  • Enameled steel
  • Clear or colored glass
  • Clear or colored crystal
  • Stained, clear varnished natural, or painted wood

 

 

Styles: There are many, many styles to choose from. These include:

  • Contemporary
  • Traditional
  • Colonial
  • Transitional
  • Art deco
  • Asian 
  • Country
  • Old World

 

  • Rustic
  • Southwest
  • Sports
  • Tropical
  • Animal
  • Nautical
  • Cartoon
  • Victorian
  • Retro