What Handles Look Best On Shaker Cabinets?
Posted On: Feb 9, 2023
Categories: Interiors Inspiration
What Handles Look Best On Shaker Cabinets?
Shaker cabinets are a classic and timeless design that continue to be loved and installed in kitchens of today. They are known for their simple, clean lines and minimalistic appearance, making them a popular choice for kitchens.
While the sleek design of shaker cabinets creates a chic look, choosing the right handle can make a big impact on the overall aesthetic.
From sleek and modern to warm and traditional, the options for handles are endless, but there are some considerations you need to make to ensure the handles are in line with the shaker cabinet style.
Join us as we explore the different styles of handles that best complement shaker cabinets, helping you find the perfect finishing touch for your kitchen renovation or cabinet upcycling project!
What Handles Look Best On Shaker Cabinets?
Wooden Knobs
Shaker cabinets are a timeless, traditional design and as such they are most suited to traditional, country style and in modern homes. Therefore, traditional handles such as wooden knobs provide a fitting, and perfect finishing touch to shaker cabinets.
The beauty of using wooden knobs in your shaker kitchen is that they’re available in such a range of shapes, styles and finishes.
Round wooden knobs are typically one of the best styles for shaker cabinets, but if you do want to deliver a more contemporary edge, then more petite, smaller knobs may be a better choice.
You also have the option to colour match your wooden knobs to the cabinetry colour for a cohesive, and minimal finish. This helps the continuation of that sleek and minimal look that shaker cabinets can provide to a kitchen.
Shown with the Erme Cabinet Knob in a walnut finish.
Cup Handles
For something which distances itself from the cabinet itself with its own personality and design flair, cup handles are a perfect choice to match with existing hardware finishes, mix metals and bring some added character to the cabinets.
They also provide a practical and easy-to-use grip for opening and closing cabinet doors. Additionally, cup handles come in a variety of finishes, materials and sizes, making them a versatile option that can be customised to match the overall aesthetic of the kitchen.
Cup handles are a popular choice as their respective finishes work with a myriad of design schemes. Brass finishes are highly complementary in modern and traditional homes, whereas cast iron can work with traditional through to industrial home schemes.
Shown with the Arts and Crafts cup handle in an antique finish.
Mixing Metals
Shaker cabinets are traditionally a block colour, so handles are a great way to elevate the cabinets whilst bringing depth and character to the space.
Mixing and matching different materials, such as a wooden handle with a pewter backplate, can add depth and interest to your shaker cabinets.
A simple addition of a backplate just brings something extra to the cabinets.
Shown with the Pewter and Rowtor Wooden Cabinet Knob.
Pull Handles
Pull handles have a simple, straight design which can give your shaker cabinets a contemporary look. Their sleek profile doesn’t detract from the cabinetry, and they can be a favourable choice as they’re easy to grip and pull.
Pull handles do vary in size and style, but they typically all share the similar simple, and straight design.
Some styles may just feature the tell tale pull handle design, whilst others may have a decorative finish on either end of the handle for further design flair, like our black iron twist pull handle. This style of pull handle is perfect for traditional and industrial style home decor schemes.
Bold & Statement Making Handles
You really can afford to make a statement with handles on a shaker cabinet. Whilst traditional, timeless and sleek styles are generally the most popular style for shaker cabinets, it’s a great opportunity to inject some colour and personality too.
Statement handles in unique shapes, contrasting colours to the cabinets or bold metallic finishes can add a pop of personality to your shaker cabinets.
Ultimately, the best handle for your shaker cabinets depends on the look you want to achieve, and your personal style preferences.
Experiment with different options to find the perfect finishing touch for your space. Which type of handle is your favourite for shaker cabinets?