Cabinet Hardware

Cabinet Knobs, Pulls and Cabinet Hardware

Cabinet Hardware That Accents Your Kitchen

Cabinet hardware is necessary to make your cabinets and drawers function, but it can also help you achieve the look you want in your kitchen. Explore the range of cabinet hardware available on Lowes.com by searching according to different features — such as style, finish and shape.

Cabinet Hardware by Style and Finish

Your cabinet hardware should be easy to use and coordinate with the style of your kitchen. The two main types of hardware for drawers and cabinets are knobs and pulls. Pulls are typically used on drawers, but you can also use them on cabinet doors as handles. Knobs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Ensure your knobs or pulls will suit your entire family by filtering your Lowes.com search for cabinet hardware that’s ADA compliant, which means it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Since cabinet knobs are such an integral part of a kitchen, they’re designed to match a lot of popular styles. You can find knobs to coordinate with your coastal, farmhouse or rustic kitchen, or maybe try some unique cabinet knobs for a more stylish touch. If you’re looking for cabinet hardware that matches the fixtures you already have, filter by finish on Lowes.com. You can find classic brass cabinet hardware and brass cabinet pulls for a timeless look. We also offer cabinet pulls in a variety of styles and finishes — including Venetian (bronze with copper highlights), gloss and matte.

Cabinet Knobs and Pulls by Shape

Cabinet hardware can be sleek and practical or provide an unexpected element of novelty. It’s all up to you. If a traditional knob doesn’t appeal to you, consider an interesting shape, such as a globe, mushroom or geometric figure.

While knobs are a popular choice on cabinet doors due to their smaller size, kitchen handles and appliance pulls also work well with the large drawers and cabinets found in today’s homes. You can choose to use pulls on cabinets doors to match drawer hardware or to make a style statement. Some people prefer pulls to knobs because they’re easier to hold.

A general rule is that a drawer pull’s length should be 1/3 the width of the drawer. For example, if a drawer is 18 inches wide, then the pull should be 6 inches long. Note that pulls should be at least 3-1/2 inches long to allow for a comfortable grip.

Drawer pulls can be made of a single type of material or mixed materials, and not all pulls are straight bars. Kitchen handles work well with the large drawers found in today’s homes. Other options include ring pulls or rustic pulls that aren’t so straight and uniform.

Cabinet Latches and Installation Hardware

Cabinet pulls and knobs can be fun and decorative, but you also need other cabinet hardware to keep your cabinet doors and drawers looking great and working properly.

Cabinet-mounting wood screws will keep your cabinets securely attached to the wall.

Cabinet latches keep your cabinet doors more tightly closed than they would be without a latch, but latches aren’t locks. You can always open a latched cabinet if you use the correct motion. The latch attaches to the door itself and works with a cabinet catch that holds the latch in place.

You’ll also need hinges to attach your cabinet door to the cabinet. You might consider upgrading to soft-close hinges so the doors always close gently and quietly. If soft-close hinges aren’t in your budget, cabinet bumpers are a less expensive option that’ll protect your cabinets from scratches and provide some noise reduction. Bumpers usually come in rubber, plastic or felt, and they’re self-adhesive, so they’re easy to install.

If you’re installing your new cabinets yourself, consider picking up a mounting template that’ll help you perfectly align all of your hardware when you’re installing it. The template will help you with spacing and ensure that you place all the hardware for similar cabinetry in the same position.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: Should I use pulls or knobs on cabinets?

A: Knobs are generally used on cabinets due to their smaller size. However, you can use pulls on larger cabinets doors, to match drawer hardware or to make a more stylish statement. Some people prefer pulls to knobs since they’re easier to hold.

Q: What style of cabinet hardware is timeless?

A: There are many classic styles of cabinet knobs, pulls and cups to choose from. Timeless finishes include chrome, stainless steel, brass, brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze.

Q: How do you determine cabinet pull size?

A: A general rule is that the pull’s length should be 1/3 the size of the drawer’s width. For example, if a drawer is 18 inches wide, then the pull should be 6 inches long. Also, pulls should be at least 3-1/2 inches long for a comfortable grip.