Cabinet hardware has often been referred to as the ‘jewel of the kitchen’ and I couldn’t agree more. It’s pretty, functional, shiny, and usually one of the most complimented details in a kitchen. But it doesn’t have to be expensive. Cabinet hardware is one of the places we like to save money during a kitchen renovation. In the 6 kitchens that Garrett and I have renovated, we’ve rarely spent more than $7 on a pull/knob/latch.
Here’s a look at five of my favorite classic and simple cabinet hardware options under $7.
sources Martha Stewart: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Beautiful, right?! I’ve used most of these options more than once, and will use them again. Kitchens shown are: Ravenna, #6daykitchenreno, Bryant, and Ravenna.
The only piece I hesitated to include was the latch pulls (item 1). I love LOVE the look of these classic pulls on flush mount cabinets, but we’ve had a couple break. I’m not sure if it was because of faulty manufacturing or a certain toddler who made a game out of twisting them. But we’ve found it useful to have a couple of extra latches to replace any that break.
Garrett and I were in Seattle recently and stopped by the #6daykitchenreno for a visit with our friends, and my goodness how lovely the space looks! Julia added a Skyline rug (which is the same rug I’m using in the master bedroom and nursery at the farmhouse) and I couldn’t stop staring at those brass pulls (item 2). The pulls are gorgeous and will definitely be making a repeat appearance when I get my hands on another kitchen to renovate!
How about you, what’s your favorite cabinet hardware?
xoxo
-Cathy
p.s. Loved this article about building a home and NOT keeping up with the Jonses. That Kim has a good head on her shoulders!
p.p.s. Julia of Chris Loves Julia called me “seriously great” on her blog last week (!!!!). Did you see it? She also posted a picture of our Dexter kitchen on her Instagram account. She is such a great designer and blogger, I couldn’t be more flattered!
p.p.p.s. This old house tour is soooo good!
Placed an order for num. 2 before this post came out. Right now these pulls on on sale through 10/30. A steal! And gorgeous to boot!
Great tip! Thanks
After an extensive search for simple, old-fashioned hardware, I found an Etsy shop in the U.K. who makes lovely brass knobs and pulls. I don’t see the actual pulls I bought on his website, but I paid $5.50 each and love them. He also was very helpful in getting me the aged finish I preferred. The Foundryman.
It’s good to see such lovely hardware at reasonable price points!
Goodness what pretty brass! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Actually your a great designer and blogger. You don’t have sponsors and ads all over the place. Your always a pleasure to read 🙂
Thanks Alison. I thought that the lack of sponsors and ads made me more of an unsuccessful blogger, but I’ll take the compliment 😉
Thank you so much for including a link to our post – so appreciated.
And I love your hardware choices. Those latch pulls are the BEST – I am so happy we went with them.
You’re welcome Kim! Thanks for checking the post out 🙂