Kitchen Handle Guide: All You Need To Know About Cupboard Knobs and Handles
Kitchen Cupboard Door Knobs
For many people, kitchen cupboard door knobs are probably insignificant – their look and feel are not so important in the grander nature of your kitchen’s design. Many people couldn’t be further from the truth! How you decorate the cupboards and doors in your kitchen is vitally important and will add a lovely finishing touch a recently renovated or newly built kitchen. As the saying goes - the beauty is in the detail.
By adding kitchen cupboard door knobs that reflect the craftsmanship that has gone into the design of your kitchen, you will be doing a great service to the overall appearance of the busiest room in your home. This is why there are so many cupboard door knobs available on the market and why we at Love Handles have some of the very best on show here.
In today’s world of fast-paced production and creative design, some really wonderful kitchen cupboard door knobs have emerged onto the market, designed by some of the most knowledgeable and experienced brands in the business, such as Carlisle Brass and Alexander & Wilks. These knobs are beautifully finished, very hardwearing and have superb ergonomics. And you’ll be amazed at some of the designs and how the simple door knob has evolved.
Whatever the style of your home’s interior – rustic, traditional, modern, classic – there are kitchen cupboard door knobs to compliment your design here. The knobs are made from all kinds of material – brass, chrome, wood, glass, crystal and come in a huge range of finishes to compliment the existing ironmongery in your home.
And fitting kitchen cupboard door knobs could not be simpler – for most all that is required is a screw and a screwdriver!
Kitchen Unit Door Handles
If you have recently renovated your kitchen or you are looking to replace the handles on your existing cupboards, there are literally hundreds of kitchen unit door handles on the market to choose from. This endless choice of handles and knobs can leave you confused about what is the best option to go for, so hopefully we can provide you with a few pointers so that you make the best choice possible.
If you have had a new kitchen fitted, chances are that you are looking for stylish and contemporary kitchen unit door handles. There are some cracking options available at Love Handles that will add a beautiful finishing touch to your kitchen units. Modern kitchens are usually clean and minimalist in design, which means your kitchen unit door handles should follow suit.
Alexander & Wilks are one of the leaders in kitchen unit door handle design and have built up a fantastic portfolio of handles over the years. Each piece in their range has been designed using state of the art computer software and manufactured using modern day production techniques.
The Alexander & Wilks collection features Cup Pull Handles, T-bar handles, bow handles and more, all beautifully finished and available in a range of sizes. Two stand out choices for modern kitchens are the Alexander & Wilks Angled End Bow Handle, which features a curved design that tapers inwards at each end. It can be fitted horizontally to drawers or vertically to cupboards and cabinets. Another popular choice is the Alexander & Wilks T-Bar Handle, which features a rectangular handle slotted into two sturdy feet at either end – a sleek, contemporary design that is perfect for modern kitchens.
In terms of popular design styles for kitchen unit door handles, there are a couple current trends worth taking note of. Fitting handles virtually the entire length of drawers or cabinets is a popular interior design trend and looks great in the modern kitchen and means you can easily grab and open drawers and cabinets. Also, the more minimalist your kitchen’s design, the more you might be attracted to clean, unobtrusive designs. With it’s smooth, fresh appearance, the Alexander & Wilks Infinity Pull Handle works really well as a kitchen unit door handle.