Top Knobs Cabinet Hardware in Our New Home (The Finishes We Chose + Why)
If you’ve been following along with our new home build, you know I’m all about the details that make a space feel elevated and intentional – and cabinet hardware is one of the biggest “small” design choices that makes a huge impact.
Today I’m sharing the Top Knobs cabinet hardware we chose for our new home, why we picked these finishes, and my best tips for choosing hardware that feels timeless (but still current).
Why We Chose Top Knobs Cabinet Hardware
When we started selecting finishes for our new home, I wanted cabinet hardware that checked a few boxes: quality, timeless style, and pieces that would work across multiple rooms.
Pictured above (top to bottom): Kara knob, Cabinet latch, Kara pull, Ormonde pull in honey bronze.
The Hardware Finish We Used Throughout Most of Our Home: Brass
For most of our new home, we kept things consistent and went with brass cabinet hardware. Brass adds warmth and instantly makes cabinetry feel more custom and elevated – and I love how it ties everything together from room to room. The Top Knobs brass is called “honey bronze” and is an absolutely beautiful warm brass finish.
In our kitchen, I did a mix of pulls, knobs with back plates, and cabinet latches.
Pictured above: Ormonde pull 12″ in honey bronze | Kara knob |Westcott Knob Backplate
Shown: Ormonde pull 12″
The pantry is honestly one of my favorite spaces in our new home. We kept the hardware in the honey bronze finish to match the rest of the cabinetry throughout the house, and it added the perfect warm, finished look. I even swapped out the hardware on this island I purchase to coordinate with the cabinets.
Shown above: Kara knob | Westcott Knob Backplate | Cabinet latch | Ormonde pull 6 5/16″
For our laundry room I switched it up and used all knobs in the space.
Shown above: Kara knob | Westcott Knob Backplate
In our wet bar in the basement, I used the same finish but wanted a bit more of a masculine look and so I selected different pulls. This is why I love how just a simple cabinet hardware swap can really add to the feel of the space.
In our girls’ split bathroom, I chose all knobs in a chrome finish for their scalloped vanities.
Pictured above: Kara knobs in polished chrome
Knobs vs Pulls: What We Did (And What I Recommend)
If you’re stuck deciding between knobs and pulls, here’s my go-to rule: pulls for drawers, knobs for doors – and mixing them is the easiest way to get a designer look that still functions well. Then you can add to that by adding a few cabinet latches for visual interest to some upper cabinet doors (what we did in our kitchen).
My Best Tips for Choosing Cabinet Hardware
- Order samples – to really see the finish and detail up close as well as feel the weight of the hardware.
- Bring your hardware with you when selecting countertops, backsplash and paint. Brass (especially) can look different depending on lighting and undertones, so seeing it all together helps you avoid a mismatch.
- Don’t forget about comfort. If you’re choosing pulls, make sure they feel good in your hand and have enough clearance – especially in high-use areas like kitchens and pantries.
- Sizing tip – your cabinet pulls should be about 1/3 the width of the drawer front. If you’re in between sizing, I usually opt to size up. Examples: 12″ drawer – ~4″ pull, 18″ drawer – ~6″ pull etc.
- Stick with a cohesive finish throughout your main living spaces. For example, it’s fun to mix up the finish in another space in the home, but using similar shape/style keeps the whole home feeling cohesive. (For example: when I switched to all knobs in the girls’ bathroom – I still used the same knob just a different finish as the knobs in the main areas).
Hardware might feel like a small decision when desiging a space, but it’s one of the details that truly brings the whole design together and makes your home feel finished. We could not be happier with our Top Knobs cabinet hardware!
