Picking kitchen cabinet hardware is NOT easy. While picking ours we had our hearts set on copper hardware and scoured the world to find the right thing. In my mind, hardware is very similar to jewelry on an outfit–it adds that little decorative flourish that is that third layer, that finishing touch. I didn’t have my heart set on any particular style–from modern handles to rustic knobs, salvaged pulls or blingy new ones–I was pretty open.
Hardware can be very expensive. Just like jewelry it is possible to find deals and steals, but the really good stuff costs big bucks. I was looking at pulls that cost anywhere between $7 a piece to $100 a piece–and when you need fifteen like we did–that can put a real dent in the pocket book.
Since most kitchen cabinets don’t come with hardware already installed, once you choose and install the hardware, you’re pretty much stuck with it because to uninstall it and put something else in means you’re left with brand new cabinets with all kinds of patched up holes in them–not the end of the world, but certainly not awesome, either.
We ended up buying vintage, salvage hardware from Eric’s Architectural Salvage in Silverlake (pictured above.) In the end we opted for something more traditional/rustic as opposed to something more modern because our cabinets are very stark white and I didn’t want the kitchen looking too clean and modern–I still wanted it to have a bit of an old world feel that I think these old pulls lend to the space–plus at the time that we bought them we were on a serious budget and these were an unbeatable $2.50 each.
To be totally honest now that they’re installed I like them well enough but I’m not obsessed. They are kind of like the pretty classic earrings that you wear everyday that work with any outfit, but certainly not a statement necklace–if you know what I mean.
Anyway, since I did so much scouring before settling on the salvage ones, I thought I’d share some of my favorite pulls that I came across during my search should you be in the market for some…
There are so many options, and maybe one day if I feel really bummed out by my salvaged ones I’ll pick new ones. But for now, it’s all good and I’ll let the tiles in the kitchen be the statement- the hardware can play the supporting role.
Find hardware at:
Schoolhouse Electric
Nest Studio
Anthro
Restoration Hardware
eBay
Image of my Jungalow kitchen by Dabito
I like the ones you picked! I love that give a nod to the Spanish architecture style of your house, and that they’re vintage.
I love the ones you’ve picked too. They’re beautiful. All the kitchen is. Also, very useful info. Maybe we should visit this Eric’s Store..
I actually like them, and to use your jewelry analogy – picking statement hardware would’ve been less of “slipping on a necklace” and more of “tattoo something on your neck” because, like you said – your options for what else you’d be able to put there once the “statement” becomes dated would be a lot more narrow.
You can always punch things up with rugs and towels and such, I like that the hardware can easily go several directions, and I LOVE the color!
Yay you!
Yes that’s true–and there will be no shortage of pretty accessories in here once the shelving goes up!! <3!
Goodness, you are by no means “stuck” with them. Knobs tend to be standardized, so why you might be stuck with the spacing, usually 3 inches, and double holes, you have a ton of options if you change your mind.
That’s a good point!!
The kitchen is coming along beautifully!! The copper accents look perfect, and I agree that they’re more of a supporting cast than the stars of the kitchen… nothing is gonna upstage that tile! :)
Thanks Erin! I’ll have to have you over for tea soon–we can use your coasters ;)
That green tile backsplash is so very, very gorgeous!
I feel like I’ve done this the wrong way round – I just started reading your blog after buying and reading your (wonderful!) book.
But the way I look at it, I’ve got lots of interesting old posts to go through!
Loving the blog so far – so much fun!
will you share where this rug is from? Love it!
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Where did you find the brackets for your open cabinets? I am finding that I am spending just as much time looking for brackets as I did the knobs and they are more expensive. Thanks much
Hi Karisha, We had them custom made at Treeline Woodworks. There are here in L.A. but they ship all over the world.
Where is the green and terra cotta tile from in the inspiration photo? Beautiful!
It’s from Badia Design (It’s Moroccan Cement tile)
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