Glass Drawer Pulls

The Styles And Uses Of Glass Drawer Pulls

Glass drawer pulls are a common accessory for kitchens that come in a variety of styles and sizes.  The glass used can be clear or colored and in some cases there are even Lucite versions that simulate glass, although real glass is less likely to appear dull over time due to getting scratched. 

These are also sometimes known as crystal pulls or crystal knobs, but they are generally not really made out of crystal.  This name came about because on many versions the glass is cut to resemble the facets of a jewel.  However, for more modern styles smooth glass or art glass is occasionally used.  If you look carefully you can even find a molded version that will look like a flower. 

Another similar option is the ceramic or porcelain drawer pull.  Unlike glass versions, these are opaque and they usually have a vintage appearance. 

As you may have guessed, drawer pulls made of glass are most commonly used in the kitchen and bathroom, but may be appropriate for other rooms such as the dining room to decorate a free standing cabinet or the living room if you have built in cabinetry.  Remove the handles from stock cabinets and replace them with glass pulls for an instant custom look. The advantage to using glass pulls this way as opposed to hardware that’s made out of metal is that you don’t have to worry about whether it matches with visible hardware such as hinges. 

Any good hardware or home improvement store should have a decent sampling of these pulls, or you can look online for a wide selection of truly artistic versions.  They are easy to install by yourself at home and it will only take an hour or two so if you’re looking for a small project that will really look attractive, this is a great choice.  Once you’ve tried this you may be inspired to tackle other more labor intensive projects such as refinishing your cabinets. 

If you have decorative hardware on your door such as a crystal door knob, matching it with glass drawer pulls is a great way to implement the decorating strategy of repetition.  Repeating something visually without matching it exactly is a trick that professional decorators do all of the time to great effect. In fact, this is something that house stagers recommend frequently to their clients as a quick way to improve the look of a kitchen in a house they are trying to sell.