Ceramic Door Knobs

How To Upgrade Your Kitchen With Ceramic Door Knobs

One of the best ways to give your kitchen a fresh new look is by changing the decorative hardware such as ceramic door knobs or other decorative functional hardware.  This is a quick easy project that you can do over a weekend and it will make an immediate impact on the visuals of your kitchen.

Ceramic knobs, also known by the name porcelain knobs, come in a variety of colors and styles.  White is the most popular color, and these can be plain or have designs on them.  The designs are most commonly floral or other nature themes, but they can also be geometric or stylized patterns.  These designs can be applied by hand painting or by decal.

Another common design is the brown swirl, which were popular in homes around the turn of the previous century.  These add real authenticity to a period style kitchen but they need to be properly matched to the wood grain of the cabinets to make maximum input.  If the wood is too dark the beauty of the knobs will not be seen. 

If ceramic knobs are not appealing, you may want to consider crystal knobs, which were also popular during the same period.  The advantage to these is that they work with any cabinet finish that has a vintage appearance. 

Similar options that are period related include oil rubbed bronze handles or pulls.  These are often molded to resemble animals such as lions or imprinted with geometric patterns.  Their impact is more quiet elegance than flash but it will definitely be felt. 

You can find true antique knobs from architectural antique dealers or there are many suppliers who make reproductions.  The latter can be an excellent choice because they are easier to integrate with existing hardware and less difficult to install.  If trying to purchase truly vintage varieties, make sure that the dealer has sufficient quantities to suit your needs because they can be hard to match. 

When selecting vintage knobs and other similar pieces, keep in mind that the knobs should match the existing visible hardware on your cabinet, cupboard, or drawer.  For example, if your existing hinges are polished brass, using bronze pulls may clash.

Ceramic door knobs and other vintage type hardware are appropriate for both cabinets and freestanding kitchen furniture like cupboards and baker’s racks.  To subtly integrate these pieces into your built in kitchen pieces, unifying the knobs or pulls is highly effective.