FAQ’s: Can I Mix and Match my Hardware?
Q: Does all of my cabinet hardware have to match?
A: Just like mix-and-matching paint colors or wood stains, choosing multiple hardware styles can create a unique look for your kitchen cabinets, built-in mudroom cubbies, or your other storage spaces. There are a few tips and tricks you can use to get a creative mixed look, while still achieving a cohesion that makes everything work together.
An easy place to start is considering the color or finish of your faucet, kitchen appliances, refrigerator, showerhead, door knobs, or any other hardware in your current space.
For your mixed hardware, you’ll want the color and style differences to look intentional. Metals that are too close in color and finish may just take away from the room’s cohesion, instead of bringing a unique look into your space.
Black appliances and faucets make mixing your hardware easy, since they go with almost all finishes. For other colors, consider looping to the other side of the color wheel, and mixing cool-toned hardware with warm toned styles, giving that intentional look. Rocky Mountain Hardware (one of our many high-quality suppliers) has options in a plethora of colors and metal finishes.
Another aspect of mixed hardware to consider is physical style. Mixing more classic-styled pulls with modern handles can create a fun and unique look if done correctly. The more doors and cabinets in your kitchen, entertainment room, bathroom, display cabinets and more – the more styles you can incorporate while still having a classy flow.
To keep things from looking chaotic, use the same types of pulls for the same types of doors or cabinets. For example, when mixing two options from Emtek, a contemporary knob matched with a classic cabinet pull brings two eras and twice the style to your kitchen. You can also bring attention to special areas in your home, such as a china cabinet or custom bookshelf, with statement hardware.
A final point to consider is the hardware already used on your doors, from a barn-door track set, to your entryway doorbell plate. Basing your metal and style choices based on your current house-wide hardware can create great flow through your home. Mixing and matching the hardware throughout your home is a cost-effective way to raise the style and quality of your space, without beginning large and disruptive projects.
Visit Johnson Brothers in Boise or Idaho Falls to see in-person hardware options, to not only get a visual, but tactile experience when choosing your options. Free consultations are also available, so you can get expert advice for your unique style.