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How to Decorate a Kitchen With New Cabinet Knobs

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If you want a “kitchen makeover” but can’t afford to replace all the cabinets there is a simple solution – try changing the kitchen cabinet knobs! You will be amazed at the major transformation that can take place simply by paying attention on this one minor detail.

By all means if your kitchen needs a coat of paint, go ahead and paint those old cupboards. It’s a lot cheaper than ripping all of the cupboards out and then waiting ages for a contractor to install everything for you. However before you paint or revarnish your cupboards take the time and trouble to select the cabinet knobs that will go the best with your new color. Nowadays there is a vast selection of knobs and pulls to choose from on the market including the classic wooden pulls, ceramic knobs and sleek nickel or metal grips.

The reason that it is a good idea to choose the color of the paint that you are going to use for your new kitchen cupboards at the same time you pick out your new knobs is because then you will have a better idea of whether or not the two design elements are going to coordinate. Here are some rules of thumb to follow when it comes to choosing new cabinet knobs and paint colors.

Stone knobs look the best on cool colors such as metal gray, blue or olive green. They also look good against black or white. If you are going to choose stone cabinet pulls then make sure that the color palette for your kitchen cupboards is also an earthy color.

Silver, aluminum or nickel knobs and pulls look best on cabinets that are painted a light color. The exception is black and white.

White or black ceramic knobs contrast well with just about any kind of paint color, especially if it is a primary color. If the ceramic knob boasts a design try to choose a paint color that picks up on one of the hues in the design in a complimentary way.
Plastic or novelty pulls look best in a kitchen that is painted a bright color. Novelty pulls are shown off the best in a kitchen that is painted all one color (including the trim.) This pulls the eye’s focus towards your main decorating accent which could be pulls shaped like bumblebees or teapots or any other number of creatures or objects that are offered by manufacturers these days.

How to Decorate Using Stylish Doorsets

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Changing the look of the doors both in and outside of your house might be as simple as changing worn brass knobs for brand new door handles. However before you decide on the appropriate style of door knob you need to know what kind of hardware best fits your door.

The most common doorset is called the Conversion Doorset. These fit any type of door – vintage or modern. This is the doorknob we are most familiar with, the one with a round knob and lock set into a squarish metal plate. This type of door handle set comes in brass, nickel, pewter, chrome and aluminum l. This is not the most elegant choice but it certainly may be the cheapest options for redecorators on a budget and also for those who tend to be very concerned about security between rooms.

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The next most common type of doorset is called the Mortise Doorset. These compliment the look of vintage doors. These usually fit a brass or crystal doorknob and the faceplate is vertically rectangular with an old fashion keyhole below. Of course this type of doorset comes in all kinds of filigreed and decorative versions as well depending on the era it is trying to imitate. A Mortise Doorset could boast an Arts and Crafts Design, a Victorian design and even a Gothic style.

Rim doorsets consist of a lock that slides inside the door. All that is exposed is a metal faceplate shaped like a ring and the doorknob itself. This type of door handle looks best for contemporary homes. One way to give a door a more elegant and crisp feel is to combine a rim lockset with a crystal glass doorknob. Many companies now sell this type of door handle and lock combination.

If you live in a really old house, you might be faced with the problem of enhancing the look of heavy sliding wood doors that have locks that don’t work or that are rusty looking. The good news is that many companies sell lock and latch sets that can help freshen up the look of these beautiful old doors. This type of latch and lock combination is called a Pocket Doorset.

Once you have determined the type of door handle set that is likely to fit your door you can then go ahead and explore the infinite choice of designs that are offered by both contemporary and antique reproduction manufacters of door handles and locks.