Handles for kitchen furniture: design, materials, selection tips

It would seem that what a significant role small details can play in the overall interior design ... It turns out that they can! If we talk about kitchen furniture, it is the handles that are a spectacular finishing touch to the interior, which emphasizes the perfection of style.

The choice of kitchen accessories is an exciting, but very responsible occupation. An abundance of models, manufacturers, designs, sometimes difficult to understand. Today we will try to sort through all the main aspects with vivid examples in the photo.

Material

For the manufacture of the most durable and durable kitchen handles, metals of various alloys are used. You can find out what type of metal is used by looking at the product labeling:

• Zamak - an alloy of magnesium, copper, zinc and aluminum;
• Znal is an alloy of aluminum and zinc.

To reduce the price of a rather expensive metal hardware, manufacturers apply a coating that simulates metal. Thus, affordable and high-quality products are obtained from copper, bronze, silver, gold, chromium, brass, nickel. However, it is important to know the coating method:

• galvanic - a metal ultra-thin film that is applied using electroplating. Gives handles an aesthetic appearance, increases wear resistance and reliably protects against corrosion;
• spraying is a cheap paint coating that looks beautiful on the outside, but will not last long, especially in conditions of temperature difference and high humidity.
• pens made of light plastic, wood, glass, acrylic, leather are no less spectacular and will last you a very long time. But remember, facades with non-metallic handles are best placed away from the oven and grill. Leather, wood and plastic products do not tolerate heat.

Size also matters. Small handles mounted on a single screw are not always practical, they are often used for cabinets with a small load. It is better to give preference to large assistants with fasteners in several places - they are much more reliable and durable.

The most popular types of handles for kitchen furniture

Before choosing this or that type of pens, it is worth analyzing several factors: color, style, functionality of the kitchen, and your own finances. Which pens are the most popular today?

Staples - one of the most practical options. Laconic, stylish handle-brackets, due to its convex shape, are incredibly convenient to use. Such universal products will organically look in any kitchen design. A big advantage is the reinforced screw fastening, which makes the handles very reliable, strong and durable.

Roof rails - such accessories in the form of a thin straight crossbeam in the form of a bar or cylinder are elegant, convenient and simple. On the sides there is a pair of bracket holders. Roof rails are the best option for such stylistic directions as minimalism, hi-tech, modern, loft. Thanks to reliable holders, such handles are very durable, they are indispensable for aluminum or plastic facades.

Rings - quite massive hardware, belongs to the category of prestigious, elite. In the interior, the handle-rings look very impressive and noble. They will be the perfect accompaniment to the classic wooden facades, perfectly fit into the graceful Rococo and Baroque style. But such handles must be handled extremely carefully, especially when operating doors, so as not to damage the wood facades.

Integrated handles. If your kitchen is decorated with carvings or other details, ordinary handles can overload the design. In this situation, the mortise handles will be the best solution. They are absolutely invisible against the general background, because in the manufacture of such handles merge with the plane of the facade.

Original built-in handles are difficult to install, so such extraordinary fittings are found in imported ready-made headsets.

Buttons - small handles that are attached to the facades with a small leg. A somewhat old-fashioned design looks advantageous in the styles of country, retro, Provence, ethno, Mediterranean. You can choose the original ceramic or plastic products with a corrugated, smooth surface, convex or flat, square, oval or round, in the form of shells, droplets and even marine life.

Touch pens - trendy hardware equipped with LEDs. Touching such handles, you get a soft, elegant glow. This design will fill the kitchen with a magical mysterious atmosphere. Lighting can be different - from the facade, touching the adjacent sides, and inside, emphasizing the extraordinary beauty of a modern kitchen interior.

There are also such options for kitchen accessories that will bring a touch of luxury to the interior. To create a unique rich design, the most genuine works of art are created - kitchen handles with Swarovski crystals. Precious elements are ideal for a room in a classic design, with painted laconic facades.

The graceful curves of carved handles are still the same classic, whose enchanting beauty and elegance can be admired endlessly ...

To summarize all of the above, I would like to note a few “golden” rules for choosing such a significant detail in kitchen furniture as handles:

• security. No chips, sharp corners, and other defects. This is especially true for families with children;
• convenience. This aspect relates more to rails and staple handles. The best option is when the entire palm freely passes under the fittings. When buying pens on the Internet, pay attention to the center distance. The most comfortable is considered to be 95-125 mm.
• combination. All pens are false to be made of the same material. The neighborhood of glossy and matte hardware will look at least tasteless and ridiculous.

When decorating any interior, do not forget to pay due attention to details, because they can play a key role in creating a stylish and refined design.

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