Kitchen cabinet refacing will dramatically change the look of your kitchen. Add stylish cabinet hardware to give your kitchen design the finishing touch.

Blend Cabinet Hardware with New Cabinet Style and Finish

Kitchen cabinet refacing will totally revamp your kitchen design. The cabinet hardware you choose should complement the new cabinet look. Consider blending the cabinet with:

• The cabinet wood – from oak to maple to cherry, the wood will set the tone for your kitchen design.
• The cabinet stain – whether it’s a natural stain or a dark cherry.
• The cabinet finish – adds texture and dimension.

Cabinet Hardware with Metal Finishes

The style in cabinet hardware has changed dramatically in recent years. Instead of brass circular knobs or rectangular pulls, there are a variety of unique finishes to add to your kitchen design. Among the popular finishes are:

• wrought iron
• stainless steel
• aged copper
• satin nickel

New Cabinet Hardware Styles

There also are many new hardware styles to consider. Among the options are raised leaf designs, artistic painted patterns or hardware with glass and metal accents. When trying to decide, consider:

• The style you want – is it traditional, contemporary, or eclectic?
• The colors of your kitchen design.
• The metal finishes on your appliances, doors, windows, etc.
• Whether you want a dramatic or subtle kitchen design.

Complement the Kitchen Faucet

As you consider which hardware finish to buy, look to your kitchen faucet for clues. If your kitchen faucet has an aged brass finish, use the same finish on your hardware and any interior door hardware and window locks.

Cabinet Hardware Costs

Cabinet hardware is priced from $1 for a simple chrome or brass pull to $25 for a painted porcelain knob. Most hardware falls in the $4 to $12 range. Even when buying the most expensive hardware, however, the cost still provides a good return on investment.

This article was provided by Renovator’s Place. Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer and founder of www.renovatorsplace.com . She has been a writer of home improvement columns for 15 years. Her articles have appeared in numerous national newspapers and magazines, and on home improvement web sites.