Kitchen drawer pulls can have a powerful effect on the appearance of a working kitchen. You may not think so because your cabinet drawers already come with handles. However, you can subtly enhance the decorating theme by using kitchen accessories masterfully.

When you first walk into a room, you may not notice details like drawer knobs. If someone asks you what they look like, you may not be able to answer. However, they create an environment that is unique to the kitchen. You may not know what you liked or didn’t like, but there will be a feeling of harmony or a lingering sense of evil. Kitchen cabinet knobs make a world of difference.

Durable kitchen hardware for your drawers

If you choose flimsy kitchen hardware products, you will regret your choice in no time. Drawer pulls may be bent or scratched. They can easily discolor, more so than certain metals that age naturally and beautifully. They will make your kitchen drawers look cheap. It doesn’t take a fortune to buy durable kitchen hardware for your kitchen drawers.

To choose drawer knobs that fit the holes that have already been drilled for the above hardware, it is essential to do some measuring. Remove the old drawer pull and measure from the center of one screw hole to the center of the other. A gap of three inches is quite common and a replacement will be easy to find.

What To Do About Replacing Odd Size Drawer Handles

If you find your center-to-center measurement is an odd size, you have three options. You can search until you find odd size drawer pulls that match your drawers. This is usually not the best option unless you have a lot of time. It can take months or even years.

The second option is to fill the original holes with wood putty, finish them off, and drill new holes.

Buy drawer handles with back plate

The final choice if you’re replacing odd-sized drawer knobs is to buy the ones with a back plate. A back plate can cover existing holes. No one will know they are there. It will eliminate the problem inherent in the other option where you have to match the finish of the holes to the drawer front. Many drawer pulls come with back plates.

You can search home improvement and hardware stores for that ideal set of cabinet handles. It requires a lot of leg work, but you get a firsthand view of whatever hardware you’re considering. If it’s a local store, chances are you also know how good their return policies are.

If you want to save some energy, you can search the Internet. Most online stores will offer hundreds of kitchen drawer pulls to choose from. You will be able to see an image, a description and a price. The only downside to shopping online is that you can’t feel the weight of the drawer pulls in your hand. This is an indication of durability.

Wherever you decide to shop for your drawer knobs, look for long-lasting, stylish hardware in the styles that interest you. It is very important that you find ones that complement your kitchen and make it a harmonious room.