Wooden Knobs Buying Guide
Posted On: Aug 24, 2022
Categories: Wooden Knobs
Wooden Knobs Buying Guide
Round, square, flat, rotund and narrow - wooden knobs come in all shapes and sizes, and despite wooden knobs being used in homes since Medieval times, their traditional appearance is still heavily used throughout homes of today.
Turned wooden knobs have always been considered of traditional style, with the most beautiful grains and colours that can be appreciated as they are. Due to the vast array of styles and finishes, they have become a popular style in traditional, period, farmhouse, modern and even contemporary style homes.
Whether you are looking for the most fitting wooden knobs for your new kitchen cabinets, or a specific style to refresh a mid-century modern dresser, our wooden knobs buying guide will arm you with everything you need to know to help you choose the perfect wooden knob for your chosen style, and needs.
Wooden Knobs Buying Guide
Before choosing the right wooden knob for your project, you need to consider a few things which will help you to choose the perfect style.
What Is Your Interior Style?
What is your chosen, signature interior style in your home? Is it Farmhouse, Modern, period style etc?
The type of interior decor scheme you have is greatly going to impact what wooden knobs you opt for.
A beautifully round, traditional style knob looks fabulous in a Farmhouse kitchen, but it would look totally out of place in a contemporary one. If you have a mixture of decor schemes, go for the more dominant one. If you’re really not sure, have a look at the other cabinet hardware finishes you already have in your home to give you an idea of what style to look for.
The Finish
Once you have taken time to consider this, the finish you’re looking to achieve is just as important.
Do you already have oak, maple or walnut as a finish in your home which you’re looking to match to? Or, perhaps you want the specific style of a wooden knob but are going to paint them to match the chosen specification in your kitchen, or piece of furniture.
Think About Size
Lastly, wooden knobs vary in sizes, this means that certain sizes with a narrower place to grasp onto are not suitable for those that have difficulty with mobility in their fingers.
This can easily be overlooked, but it will make a huge difference to the ease of use if a wooden knob that’s easier to grasp is what you’re looking for. The bigger the knob doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be easier to use either.
Now you know what things to consider, let’s take a look at our collection of wooden knobs.
Contemporary Style Knobs
Contemporary interiors are those that are current, there is no specific time stamp on the origination of this style as it’s constantly evolving to adapt with the popular trends of today.
However, what we do know is that contemporary style is characterised by simplicity, clean lines, sophistication and use of texture.
Traditional round knobs are not synonymous with contemporary style, and more petite, simple and no nonsense wooden knobs are an ideal addition to a contemporary space.
The Avon Wooden Cabinet Knob is the perfect choice for a contemporary kitchen, cabinet or piece of furniture. The sleek lines and petite formation lends itself perfectly to this decor style.
Like all of our wooden knobs, this is available in a maple, oak or walnut finish. Or for a more minimal finish, paint in your chosen colour to match the specification of your kitchen cabinets or furniture.
Traditional Style Knobs
Wooden knobs of a traditional design are typically a perfectly rounded shape, but not always. This classic shape adds period authenticity and timelessness to a cabinet, door or other piece of furniture.
Specific eras such as Georgian and Victorian properties would have had round knobs too, but these would have often been in a metal finish such as brushed brass.
Traditional style knobs are well suited to those with a traditional style interior, and for Farmhouse inspired interiors.
The Rowtor wood and pewter cabinet knob is a perfect example of a traditional style knob. The perfectly round knob leads down to a pewter handle which adds period authenticity to the knob. Pewter is a classic metal material which is commonly seen in traditional design.
If pewter isn’t a metal featured throughout your home, a wooden knob such as the Erme wooden knob is a smart choice. This wooden cabinet knob features a more clean cut profile than its more traditional counterpart.
An exquisite piece of cabinet hardware that will lift, and elevate bedroom, kitchen and hallway cabinetry, doors and drawers.
Modern Style Knobs
Modern style can often be mistaken for what the current styles of today are, but this interior style originated during the 20th century and is defined by a monochromatic colour palette, natural materials, minimalism and clean lines.
When it comes to modern style wooden knobs, you have slightly more choice than contemporary style and you can certainly get away with different styles as vintage pieces are a welcome addition in modern design.
A walnut finish in one of our wooden knobs would add that grounding aspect to a piece of furniture, whilst natural materials are a must have addition to a modern space.
Appreciating the natural grain of these knobs like other pieces of wooden furniture is an inherent part of modern design. But you could also choose to paint them black to add those black accents throughout your property. Tie these together with other black interior hardware accessories for a cohesive feel.
Well suited to both contemporary and modern style interiors the Dart wooden knob is a beautifully curved, yet unobtrusive wooden knob that would help elevate any piece of furniture, cabinet or door.
The Brook cabinet wooden knob in a walnut finish is another fabulously modern style knob. Perfectly round, this wooden knob adds a vintage, yet quirky feel to a space.
A fun look for a modern space, it can also be painted to your chosen specification to reflect the pull of your interior style.
Are Wooden Knobs Cheaper Than Pulls?
Wooden knobs are generally cheaper than pull handles, and to install, this is usually due to the type of material they are made from. However, they are not always the best type of choice for those with limited mobility in their hands.
Wooden knobs can be painted to match your chosen specification but you can be limited, pull handles are usually available in a whole host of different metal finishes to match your interior hardware.
In Summary
Choosing the next wooden knobs for your kitchen cabinets, doors and furniture has hopefully been made that little bit easier with our wooden knobs buying guide.
If you have any further questions about our wooden knobs or need any assistance with choosing the right style, please do get in touch!