Hardware

When you’re planning a new kitchen or bathroom, you probably think about the big stuff: the countertops, the cabinets, the vanity, the appliances, the flooring. But little things can make a big difference, too. Particularly, when it comes to kitchens or bathrooms, that means hardware.

Richelieu is a well-known and leading importer, distributor and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products located in Canada. In their newly designed, user-friendly decorative hardware website section, you can enjoy an offering of cabinet hardware with the widest selection of finishes, materials, and design combinations. A voyage through their collection lets you experience unique creations crafted by world-renowned designers and manufactured according to strict quality guidelines.

It all started in 1983 in Charlotte, North Carolina as a clear vision for serving custom cabinet builders, commercial fixture and millwork companies. From lumber and plywood, to surfacing products, tools, finishes, and specialty hardware, Wurth Wood Group continues to lead the way in offering custom cabinet shops, furniture, store fixture, millwork, and casework manufacturers the highest quality materials, brands and product range available.

Hardware Resources designs, engineers and manufactures an extensive line of products for the kitchen, bath and closet industries under our four brands: Jeffrey Alexander, Elements, Task Lighting, and Hardware Resources. They only sell their own products, stocking over 24,000 products in 7 warehouses across the country, and typically shipping same-day.

Tips for Choosing Hardware

Narrow down your cabinet style first.

The style of cabinet hardware you choose will depend a great deal on the style of your space, and also on the style of cabinets you choose. Traditionally styled cabinets with more intricate face profiles call for traditional hardware: Cabinets with more simply styled or completely flat faces look best with minimal, streamlined knobs and pulls.

Cup pulls are a nice complement to Shaker-style cabinets, particularly in a country-style kitchen. Recessed hardware can make for a particularly elegant and modern look, but also tends to be a bit on the pricey side. Slim, modern finger pull type hardware, which mounts to the top of a drawer or the edge of a cabinet, is a nice choice for flat-front cabinets in a modern kitchen.

Consider the other metals in your kitchen.

What color are your appliances, lighting, and faucets? For some people, matching hardware to appliances may not be particularly important—we’ve seen plenty of kitchens with brass pulls and stainless appliances. But if you like everything to coordinate, consider the whole space when you pick the color of your hardware. (If your appliances are stainless and you don’t particularly like the look of silver pulls, black hardware makes for a harmonious look that isn’t too matchy).