More than almost anything else in your kitchen, cabinets can make a room feel outdated—especially if you painted them a color that was trendy one year, but not so much the year after. Luckily, giving your kitchen an updated look doesn’t mean you have to completely replace your cabinets. Instead, many people opt to give them a facelift using paint and some new hardware, including knobs and pulls.
But how do you know when to use the knob, and when pulling would be a better option? Whether you are revamping your kitchen cabinets, Or starting from scratch, here’s what to know about the difference between a knob and a bridge.
difference between knob and bridge
Knobs and pulls are both types of hardware that can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, closets, other built-ins, and cabinets. Furniture such as dressers, vanities and chests of drawers.
The biggest difference between knob and bridge comes down to how are they connected For a cabinet, drawer, or piece of furniture:
- knob mounted with a screw
- tussle are more handle-like, and are held in place with two screws
When to use a knob vs a pull on a cabinet
Generally speaking, most people prefer to use knobs for cabinets, and pulls on drawers, but really, it depends on your personal preferences. and you can of course choose to mix it up, or Use knobs only or pulls only in your kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere else in the house.
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If you’re undecided about which to use, here are some things to consider:
- ease of use:bridges give you more leverage When opening and closing a cabinet or drawer. If your cabinet doors are particularly heavy, or you have limited strength or flexibility in your hands and arms, you can opt for pull on knobs.
- pre-drilled holes: Check your cabinets and drawers for pre-drilled holes for hardware. While there are ways around this, it will save time, money and effort to use holes that are already there. it This may determine whether you use the knob or pull.
- interior design: Do you want your room to have a particular look or style? Sometimes, the design style—and the availability of knobs and pulls that fit—determine the type of hardware you choose.
- vintage look: very old houses have knobs, instead of pulls, on drawers in kitchens, bathrooms and on furniture – usually one at each end of the drawer. Depending on other factors (such as the position and material of the drawer’s track), the knob may make it difficult to open the drawer. But if you’re restoring a room or piece of furniture, or want to add a vintage touch, knobs can do it.