Kitchen furniture handles: how to choose the right one, photo

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Having chosen a covering for the walls, a headset and a table top, a table with chairs, having finally bought those ideal curtains and placing your favorite flowers on the windowsill, you understand: something is missing. The point is in such an important detail as the handles for kitchen furniture. They make the kitchen truly complete, play the role of original details. Not a single facade can do without them. In this article, we will talk in detail about what kind of furniture handles are, photos will serve as examples and confirmations of our words.

Materials (edit)

In extremely rare cases, kitchen handles are made of pure metals. It is correct to assume that this requires a high price. Much more common are cabinet handles made of alloys. Most often, they are based on aluminum and zinc, these materials are distinguished by their low cost, strength and long service life.

For sophisticated customer requests, there are also unusual options. A popular option is to install fittings, the appearance of which is imitated for aged metal, for example, bronze, brass, silver. Such models will look better in a classic kitchen, matte or glossy chrome will suit a more modern style. Lacquered handles for kitchen units are considered the cheapest. They do not withstand temperature extremes and high humidity.

Decorations for accessories are also varied: rhinestones, inexpensive stones, real porcelain. If you are looking for a unique option, then you will have to flip through more than one catalog to find a suitable model. There are, however, models that are made of acrylic, colored or transparent glass, have leather inserts of different textures and colors. To buy such variations, of course, will be more expensive than the usual ones.

Dimensions (edit)

The size for the handle on kitchen fronts is otherwise called the center-to-center distance. This phrase refers to the number of centimeters between two screw holes. It can be different: both short and very long, but do not be intimidated by these numbers. They range from 16 to 1053 millimeters.

How to choose the right pens - designer tips

The accessories presented on purchased furniture usually do not differ in an interesting appearance, do not interest. If it is in your best interest to make the handles for the kitchen unit a special highlight, then the following tips from experts will be useful to you:

1. Convenience is the most important thing. Before buying a product, hold and twirl it in your hands, evaluate it from all sides. You shouldn't even feel the slightest bit of discomfort. Think, you will touch this object a dozen times a day, so carefully choose the material and shape.
2. The handle should be combined with the general style of the kitchen, fit organically.
3. Your palm should fit freely into the railing model to ensure an easy grip on the object. If you do not have the opportunity to check compatibility in the store, then find out the center-to-center distance of the selected fittings and measure the width of your hand.
4. Safety comes first. The handles should be free of sharp or small parts that could fall out and be swallowed by your children or pets. The simplest solution to this problem will be hidden handles for the kitchen. They differ in that they can be built into the door mechanism and made "invisible". Hidden models will look great in a modern kitchen.
5. Don't go overboard with design decisions. If your boxes are about the same size, then you should not choose fittings that differ in length by several millimeters. Just buy the same, and it will be easier for you and it will look great.
6. Do not place large fittings on hanging cabinets. This loads the space, and you don't need this massiveness and cumbersomeness. Better to take small cut-in models.
7. The material of the kitchen handles must be combined with the rest of the metal surfaces. To chrome, chrome, to bronze, only bronze, and so on. The same rule applies to the choice between matte and glossy: either one or the other.

Matching handles to the style of the kitchen

There are many different types of kitchen fittings. We will consider the most popular ones on the market:

1. Staples. The most standard and demanded options are found in most kitchens. They have an arched shape, they look simple, but there are also more interesting models with inserts in the form of rhinestones or small stones. It is comfortable to lie in the hand, firmly attached to the front side of the cabinet.
2. Roof rails. The simple construction consists of a thin cylindrical bar. Just like the handles, they are attached with two screws. They are made of different materials, so they will look good in almost any style.
3. Buttons. The small size and only one mounting leg are compensated by the huge choice of shapes. They can be round, oval, and also repeat the shapes of flowers, small animals and, for example, marine paraphernalia. Suitable for small drawers that require little effort to open. Such options look stylish, suitable for decorating a kitchen in a classic or retro style.
4. Profile (molding). Almost invisible in combination with cabinets, the doors of which swing open to the side. They are a regular block of aluminum. It is attached to the top line of the drawer and is usually hidden behind the protruding edge of the countertop.
5. Built-in (mortise). The least common option is due to the complexity of the installation. For handles, special holes are cut in the surface of the cabinet, where a rectangular piece of metal is inserted. They, like the profile ones, do not protrude to the surface, but are noticeable, so they work more carefully on their elaboration.

Now, having learned about the main types of furniture fittings, let's figure out which model looks organically in a particular interior.

Modern style, hi-tech, minimalism

Here, the main parameter in the choice is the minimalism of the details. Brackets or railing models will look simple and concise. If you want to add uniqueness, pay attention to the handles inlaid with rhinestones or other small elements.. Profile and built-in handles will also look organic without drawing attention to themselves.

Classic, country, provence

For a more classic interior, drop handles are suitable. Especially models made of porcelain, ceramics or frosted glass will look advantageous. Staples look good in any style and are the most neutral and practical. To give your kitchen a unique look, try looking for handles not in regular furniture stores, but somewhere in the market where you can find excellent vintage models with their own history.

Fastening is an important nuance

All handles can be attached to universal screws, which usually come with the purchased accessories. But keep in mind that the more fragile the handle material is, the more likely you will need a special spacer. It is installed between the fastener and the fastening surface, significantly extending the life of the element.

Review of the best manufacturers

There are many furniture stores in Moscow where fittings are sold. You can find handles for furniture Leroy Merlin, Ikea or Obi, but such options are present in many kitchens. If you are looking for something more unusual, then visit such places as Union Knopf, Gamet, Eureka, Estamp - these are stores of foreign manufacturers.

It is not difficult to choose kitchen fittings, but it is worth paying attention to this, because this detail complements and completes the look of the kitchen, makes it special and unique. Enjoy the shopping!

Photo: handles for kitchen furniture in the interior 

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