Kitchen Handle Options

How to pick your timeless kitchen handle

A visit to our modern kitchen showroom in Worcestershire is an ideal way to explore the range of custom handles available; to complement your new kitchen. Whatever you decide, be it a modern, classic rustic, or retro kitchen. Choosing the correct handles is imperative to not only the functionality but the overall aesthetics too. Like most things, the choice is down to preference, but there are some factors to consider helping you choose the best option for your bespoke kitchen. With an extensive array of kitchen handles at your disposal - it can be an overwhelming task to select the right ones.

Consider the practicality in your kitchen

You want to ensure they are practical, durable but look and feel good too, whilst matching the ambience and harmony of the entire kitchen. Timeless kitchen handles have no rule book, but many people prefer pull handles for drawers and knobs for cabinet doors. It can be much easier to grab a pull handle where there may be heavier kitchen accessories, allowing greater control over the opening of the drawer.

Don't be afraid to mix kitchen handles in your design

You can opt for a mix of both pull and knob handles, depending on style and the overall kitchen design. If you choose a classic kitchen such as a Shaker kitchen style, you could opt for the traditional knob styles throughout, ensuring continuity. In a modern custom kitchen, you will find pull handles, producing a seamless block of colour. This minimalist approach with a contemporary design reduces any unnecessary protruding features, keeping it clean, simple, and free from clutter. Knobs and pulls are also a fantastic way to ensure your kitchen cabinets stay clean. They help reduce the amount of direct contact you have with the cabinet, where dirt and skin oils could otherwise easily get transferred to the surfaces.

When it comes to unique kitchen handles, what is the benefit of curved handles and square handles?

A new kitchen installation is an exciting time; it is an opportunity to discover new and innovative design ideas that you may want to feature in your new dream kitchen. It is a chance to explore the many available options for the final finishes, such as the kitchen handles. There are benefits to selecting certain kitchen handles over others; however, they all play a vital role in how your kitchen performs for you and your needs. Choosing the right handle shape for your cabinets and drawers is simple. Our kitchen designers will help you take note of the other design elements around the new kitchen plan, whether you have squares or curved lines in the shape of your new design. For example, a classic Shaker-style kitchen is traditionally square, so flatter handles work very well. They can still be round like a knob but not curved. Vertical or horizontal curved handles are perfect or more elongated panelled cabinets. Recessed panel doors with ogee edges and pillow top doors can complement these very well also.

Why not come and speak to our friendly kitchen design team?

Talking with our experienced kitchen planners is an informative way to learn about the range of kitchen finishes available for your new kitchen handles. Most people prefer chrome and brushed nickel. However, there are a plethora of other attractive finishes to consider also. Finishes that go well with a chrome tap are white, black, dark bronze, pewter, or transparent glass. For a nickel or brushed stainless tap, antique pewter, oil rubbed bronze, satin brass, black matte, aluminium, and rust can complement it beautifully.

Come and visit our Redditch kitchen displays in our Worcestershire kitchen showroom for inspiration.

At Plum, we offer a complete kitchen supply and fit service. Our passionate kitchen designers and kitchen planners will provide everything you need, from the initial planning and full kitchen installation including appliances, plumbing, electrical work (and everything in-between such as plastering). We will also remove your unwanted kitchen and appliances if needed, so you can sit back and enjoy the new kitchen of your dreams.