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Textures For Kitchen Cabinet Pulls & Knobs
Not only must you select the material that you want your cabinets hardware made
of, you must also decide on a texture that compliments your cabinet’s design.
There are several unique ways to dress-up your hardware and cerate a distinct
statement for your cabinets. Having an idea of the different available textures
will make it easy to select the one that’s right for you.
Common texture options include:
- Distressed: A texture that outs dents and scratches on the surface of the
material to create a feel classic look. It is commonly used for country and
farmhouse kitchens.
- Hammered: Just like the name if it, this texture creates a hammered looked by
making broad or narrow surface indentations. Commonly used for Arts & Crafts
homes.
- Matte: This texture is very plain and dull. This surface is very subtle and will
differ only upon the material used. For example, matte antique brass and copper
knobs are great for period kitchens, while matte chrome and satin brass work
better with contemporary spaces.
- Oil Rubbed: Generally applied to bronze. The hardware’s aged sheen will show
through a charcoal-colored finish.
- Polished: Offers a reflective luster and smooth feel. Considered a bold look and
is often used for bar areas and bathrooms.
Satin: This texture falls between matte and polished options in terms of its
patina.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
When remodeling your kitchen, an alternative to replacing your cabinets
entirely, is to reface them. With refacing cabinets, you can achieve a beautiful
new kitchen while spending half the amount of money. You will literally be
giving your cabinets a face-lift! In the refacing process, existing doors,
drawer fronts and hardware are removed and replaced with new ones
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Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Wood is one material that will never go out of style. It offers a rich classic
appeal that comes in a variety of species. Depending on your own personal taste,
you can create the look and feel most desired. The species of wood that you
select will have the utmost impact on your kitchen cabinet’s final look. Types
of wood species include, Maple, Cherry, Oak, Pine, Alder, Birch, Hickory,
Mahogany, Walnut.
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Cabinet Door Styles
The fashion in which a door fits over a cabinet box determines its fundamental
classification. Doors are classified as being one of five types which include,
Inset Cabinet Door, Lipped Cabinet Door, Partial Overlay, Full Overlay, Tambour.
Inset doors are designed to sit within the rails and stiles of the cabinet
frame. They are tightly fitted between the front edges of the cabinet box.
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