- Stainless steel and silver-plate handles are found in modern, contemporary homes and also in some traditional spaces. Stainless steel and silver-plate clean easily. The price of stainless steel and silver-plate varies depending on whether you purchase high-quality stainless steel or a discount version silver-plate. Anything with a silver finish works with white cabinetry or any shade of dark wood especially espresso and black stained furnishings.
- Brass and ornate handles work in traditional, classic spaces and work especially well with antiques. Brass and antique handles work with painted furniture, such as cabinetry painted in hues of red or blue, and can totally work with a shabby chic theme as well as a European style room. Search for second-hand handles and reduce your kitchen handle costs.
- Plastic handles aren't as high quality or as long term an investment as some other materials, such as a high-quality silver, but they are affordable. Plastic handles work in traditional spaces and also in retro-themed kitchens. The benefit of plastic handles include the assortment of available colors and the ease of cleaning of plastic.
- Wooden handles are another idea for your kitchen cabinets. Add wooden handles in the same color of stain as your cabinetry or create contrast by painting handles a complementary color. Wooden handles may be more expensive than plastic handles but they are durable and long lasting. They work well in rustic, traditional or formal spaces; the level of formality that deliver depends on just how finished the final product is.
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