Cabinet Hardware 101: Sizing, Placement & Pro Tips

We’re starting where it all begins, with cabinetry hardware in the kitchen (of course, it’s the queen of the house). From there, we move into the bathrooms and expand into other hardworking spaces like the laundry room and mudroom, sharing thoughtful tips and design tricks along the way.

This video covers more than just which handle looks good. We dig into the details that matter, like how to choose the right size hardware, how to place it correctly based on your cabinet or drawer front, and how to create visual balance without sacrificing function.

Here’s what we cover:
Choosing the right hardware finishes and tones, including when and how to mix metals.
Sizing guidelines for knobs and pulls, including how large a drawer pull should be.
Placement tips that work with different cabinet and drawer styles.
Understanding hardware profiles and shapes and how they affect usability.
Practical design advice for laundry and mudroom spaces that need to work hard and look great.
And plenty of small but impactful details that bring everything together.

Whether you're renovating, building, or simply gathering ideas, this video is full of inspiration, helpful insights, and a few fun moments along the way.

If you enjoyed this deep dive into cabinetry hardware and all the little design decisions that make a space shine, be sure to follow along and subscribe for more. We’ve got plenty of tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights coming your way, because good design is all about the details.