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How to choose hardware for modular kitchen?

An otherwise flawless kitchen can severely suffer from careless hardware selection. Initially, choosing the right hardware fittings and cabinet material may seem like a simple step, but it can significantly enhance the appearance and functionality of your kitchen. When you are narrowing down your options for modular kitchen cabinet hardware, take these 6 factors into account.

 

Kitchen hardware style

 

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The style of your kitchen fittings should complement the other components of the kitchen’s decor. Arched panels on your cabinets will look good with rounded pulls or round knobs. Long square hardware designs will look fantastic with simple flat shutters. Curved forms are typically more classic, whilst square styles tend to look more modern.

 

Kitchen hardware utility and comfort

All other considerations should come after comfort and functionality. Before making a purchase, make sure you use the hardware rather than just choosing it from a catalogue solely based on appearance. Check if the edges are jagged or sharp. Does it have enough room to fit your fingers through? Do “soft close” mechanisms actually close softly?

 

Kitchen hardware budget

Budget is always a major factor, but do not sacrifice functionality or quality in favour of less expensive solutions. Your hardware will experience significant wear and tear, so if you skimp on quality, it won’t survive very long. In general, knobs cost less than pulls, and the cost will change according to the finishes you select (steel and chrome finish hardware are usually less expensive).

 

Hardware size

 

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Hardware is available in a variety of sizes. The dimension that matters is the space between the screws. This only applies to pulls, as knobs may be readily improved or exchanged. If you buy brass vine pulls with screws that are 21/4-inch apart and wish to replace them, you will have a difficult time finding a pull in that size. To avoid this, screw diameters range from 3-5 inches. Keep your hardware within the range of 14-inch increments. 

 

Handle type

 

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Your kitchen’s appearance and functionality may be affected by the handle style you choose. Pulls or lengthy handles are more practical for heavy-duty drawers because they help disperse the effort required to open a shutter or a drawer. Knobs are typically ineffective for wide and heavy drawers because they concentrate the force of the “pull” in one place.

 

Carcass material

 

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Apart from metal hardware fittings, another important item that needs your attention is the body of the kitchen cabinets. The material you choose as a carcass for your cabinetry will affect your whole kitchen aesthetic and user experience. Kitchen cabinet materials range from MDF, particleboard, and fibreboard to plywood and solid wood. After selecting your cabinet material, you also need to select a finish type from laminate, membrane, or polyurethane.

 

So, to learn more about kitchen planning or remodelling, read: Kitchen design layout: An all-inclusive guide for you.

 

If you want to buy top-quality hardware for your modular kitchen from the best brands, click on the link given below to check your options and submit your inquiries:

Kitchen Fittings

For more details, contact below:

Email: mukul.jain@buildingandinteriors.com

Mobile: +91 99676 32127

 

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