People often don’t pay much attention to such details as hardware during house decoration but knobs, handles, and even faucets are critical to the overall appearance and ambiance of your home.
Trying to put together a beautiful home with the wrong or mismatched hardware undoes all aesthetic appeal. Here are some considerations for when you’re incorporating hardware into your space:
What is hardware?
Hardware involves many of the functional metal parts you often use in your home. These are some common examples:
Door knobs and levers: Suitable for inside and outside doors.
Cabinet handles and knobs: Located on drawers, cabinets, and over bathroom vanities.
Bathroom accessories: Tiered towel bars, toilet paper holders, robe hooks, and shower fixtures.
Sink faucets: The faucets in your kitchen and the faucets on your bathroom sinks.
Should all hardware match?
While it is only natural to want your home to have a flow and continuity, using the same finish on all your hardware can make things too monotonous. Here are some helpful tips:
Whether it is ultramodern or traditional, the hardware you choose should match the type of home.
You don’t necessarily need everything to be in the same metal finish. For instance, in current kitchen designs, you might find cabinet handles that are matte black, but the faucet might be made of brushed nickel.
Your light fixtures don’t necessarily have to complement your handle or knobs. If your hardware is brass or copper, select lamps with warm additions, such as brass or amber glass. If your hardware is chrome or nickel, choose light fixtures with cool aspects, such as chrome or clear glass.
What to know about choosing hardware for cabinets
Hardware comes in various materials, like stainless steel, brass, bronze, or aluminum, so choose based on durability and style.
Also, you should ensure that the hardware finishes and style match your cabinetry and overall décor. Consider how much use the cabinets will get. In high-traffic areas like kitchens, opt for high-quality metals that can withstand frequent handling without losing their appearance or functionality.
Size matters
Ensure when purchasing your hardware that it is the right size for your cabinet, drawer, or door. A big and glamorous handle will not seem right on a small cabinet door, and a miniature knob may not even be noticed on a large drawer.
Test it out
You can order samples or go to the local hardware store to examine how the different choices may look and feel. When you try those samples personally, you will be in a position to determine which gives a good-looking interior design and which is suitable for use at your home.
The best hardware can speak light and beauty into your home
The choice of hardware in your home can be the cherry on the cake. After all’s said and done with indoor decor, cabinetry, and furniture, metallic pops of color bring style and substance to things.
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