In kitchen design, many people concentrate on major decisions such as layout, cabinet finishes, and countertops. However, hardware is a small, often-overlooked detail that helps tie the entire look together. Although knobs, pulls, and hinges may be small in size, they significantly influence the design and functionality of your space.
Why Hardware Matters
Hardware may be a small detail, but it makes a big impact. Well-selected cabinet hardware enhances the overall look and feel of your kitchen while improving everyday functionality.
Adds Contrast or Cohesion
Choosing the right hardware helps set the tone for your kitchen. Dark metals offer a striking contrast to light cabinets, while brass adds warmth to the space. You can also embrace the mixed-metal trend by pairing finishes, such as warm brass hardware with sleek stainless steel appliances, for a curated appearance.
Defines Your Style
Linear pulls lean modern. Bin pulls and knobs bring vintage charm. Aged brass adds warmth, while polished chrome is classic. Whatever style you’re aiming for, the perfect hardware is out there to complete your look.
For more ideas, check out Houzz’s hardware articles to see how designers are pairing metals with cabinetry.
Easy to Update
Unlike cabinetry or countertops, hardware can be easily swapped in the future, making it a great place to experiment or lean into a trend.
Perfect Pairings with Candlelight Cabinetry
With Candlelight’s extensive selection of wood species, finishes, and door styles, the hardware possibilities are endless. Here are a few designer-approved combinations to inspire your next kitchen:
- Brass + Flagstone Finish
Brass hardware adds a luxurious touch to neutral cabinetry. It is a popular choice for transitional kitchens.
- Matte Black + White Lily
Clean lines meet high contrast, perfect for modern farmhouse or minimal styles.
- Gold + Ivy
The rich green tones of our Ivy finish are beautifully complemented by warm gold hardware. This pairing feels both classic and fresh–a perfect choice for vintage, transitional, or traditional kitchen designs.
- Silver + Bold Black
A cool, clean pairing that balances bold color with timeless shine.
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze + Bolton Stain on Red Oak
A dramatic combo that brings depth and richness to any space.
Built to Work with the Hardware You Love
From oversized pulls to delicate knobs, concealed hinges to decorative backplates, we’ve seen it all paired beautifully with our cabinetry offerings.
If you’re exploring hardware options, visit Top Knobs or Amerock for inspiration from some of the industry’s leading brands.
Don’t Overlook the Details
As you design your kitchen, remember that the smallest elements can have the largest impact. With Candlelight’s handcrafted cabinetry as your canvas, your hardware choice becomes the finishing touch that ties everything together, adding contrast, character, and style.
Looking for inspiration? Visit a Candlelight dealer near you and explore the endless pairings of cabinets and hardware that can bring your dream kitchen to life.
