Bedroom Furniture Handles

To choose the right color bedroom furniture handles for white bedroom furniture, consider your existing palette and finishes. You definitely want to avoid white or very pale handles as they wouldn’t stand out: they could run the risk of almost blending in with your white furniture.

On the contrary, you need bedroom furniture handles that will create a pleasant contrast against the white but without looking out of place.

For example, if your room has a warm palette, you could look for black, gold, or bronze handles. If, on the contrary, you have opted for colder colors, consider silver, stainless steel, or black.

You could also pick your brightest accent hue. This more colorful choice works particularly well in kids’ bedrooms.

The best material for bedroom furniture handles depends on the materials you currently have in your room as well as the look that you’re going for. For example, metal is a popular material for drawer pulls and similar handles; rubbed bronze is excellent for a vintage look, and stainless steel and iron are good for industrial vibes.

A simple, clean wooden handle is a good route to take if you’re looking for a modern, minimal vibe (particularly if you have wooden furniture).

Matching the right handles to your furniture is key to adding sparkle and style to a space. The right handle can transform a plain piece into a fashion statement at a minimal cost.

When choosing handles, prioritize the overarching style of the room. For instance, a heritage-style handle will be out of place in a mid-century themed home. A Scandinavian-style handle will be inconsistent in Federation-themed homes. So for a bathroom, match handles to towel rails and tapware.

Take time to think about where the handle will be fitted. Not just the furniture’s appearance but also its thickness, width, handle holes and how it swings.

If you are designing for a home with lots of angled, sharp edges, you want to choose angular fasteners. On the other hand, if the space is dominated by rounded corners or old-fashioned heritage hark-bark, stay on that theme with rounded knobs.

Another key point is to take function and comfort into consideration especially in high-traffic or high-use areas such as the kitchen. Angled handles might look great but are they gentle on your hands? Do you run the risk of getting poked in the hip when you brush past them?

Cabinet and drawer pulls are often called the jewelry of the kitchen. They’re accent pieces and special touches to make everything more elegant. Luckily, cabinet and drawer pulls are easy to change and can give your room an entirely new look without a lot of effort.

Here are some of the trendiest styles right now in case you want a fresh feel without a total renovation:

• Oversized drawer pulls are often 6 to 21 inches long. They’re huge, but they make a big statement on oversized drawers, tall pantry doors, and broom closets.
• Flat black finishes are modern and elegant. They have a high impact against stark white cabinets or any lighter color. This is a fairly new trend, but it’s catching on quickly.
• Gold has a warming effect in the kitchen or bathroom. It has an air of being more expensive than it is, leaving you with a dramatic space that looks and feels like a 5-star resort.
• Copper has the same warm, rich tone as gold, but it has a more informal look, and fits perfectly in a farmhouse kitchen.
• Weathered nickel and brass is also perfect for your antique or vintage decor. They add dimension and depth to your decor, and because they’re already weathered, you can’t ruin them.
• Cabinet and drawer pulls with exposed screws offer an industrial or retro look that many people are beginning to embrace. Hardware is already screwed into cabinets, so some people are enjoying showing the screws off.
• Glass knobs and pulls were popular during the depression, but they’ve come back in full force because they’re so versatile. If you’re brave, give these a try!

Fortunately, there are no rules. When it comes to choosing knobs or pulls, it all boils down to your personal preferences and the look you want to achieve. You can use knobs for cabinets and pulls for drawers, or vise versa. Or choose the one you like and put it everywhere.

Generally, pulls work better for drawers because they have to support the weight of the contents inside as you pull it out. Knobs will suffice for cabinets because you only have to swing the weight of the door on a hinge, making it much easier.

So, you picked your favorite knobs and pulls and you’re ready to install them. This is getting exciting! But, wait. Where do they go? This part is easier than you think.

• For upper cabinets, the bottom screw hole is 2 ½ inches from the bottom of the cabinet door, always to the side opposite the hinges.
• For lower cabinets, the top screw hole should be positioned about 2 ½ inches from the top of the cabinet.
• Hardware with only one hole can be mounted 2 ½ inches from the top/bottom of the door.
• For pantries and broom closets, center the handle vertically and place it on the side of the door opposite the hinges.
• If you’re using knobs with one hole on your drawers, center them horizontally and vertically in the middle of the drawer.
• For hardware with two holes, center it vertically, but measure the distance between the two holes and ensure that the center of the handle lines up with the center of the drawer.
• Do you like being different? Center handles horizontally and vertically in the middle of your cabinet doors, mount your pulls sideways, diagonally, or upside down for some additional flair.

Your bedroom is a haven of rest. This is where you need to choose something that helps you relax. Warm, dark colors work best. Bronze or black are great, but you could also go with the dramatic flair of oversized pulls or exposed screws. For chic, feminine spaces, crystal balls are excellent choices.

If you’re dealing with a kid’s bedroom, all bets are off. You’re at the mercy of your child’s favorite color, character, or shape. There are a wide variety of choices online from Lego bricks to dinosaur shapes and everything in between.

Shopping for drawer pulls doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it sounds. Sure, there are a lot of options, but follow these quick tips and you’ll soon be well on your way to choosing the right style for you:

• Trendy styles like warm metals are great for high traffic areas because they hide dirt, they’re extra durable, and they add warmth to the space.
• Modern styles like oversized pulls, exposed screws, matte black, and glass are perfect for industrial looks or bridging the gap between centuries with vintage looks that are back in.
• Choose pulls for drawers and knobs for cabinets to make them easier to open.
• When following traditional mounting rules, you can ensure that your style is also as functional as it needs to be for everyday use.
• Warm, comforting colors are best for bedrooms where you need to feel more restful.

The only rule is - there are no rules. Relax and have fun! Cabinet and drawer pulls are so easy to change that if you don’t like it, you can always pick something else!