There are many different reasons why people purchase and install a new set of cabinet knobs. It may be because the knobs are old and need replacing, or because a retro-looking cabinet has been found and needs rejuvenating to restore it to its former glory. Whatever the reason, the many traditional cabinet knob designs available will help tremendously when looking for the most appropriate knob.
Of the copious amounts of designs that are available, one of the more popular is the single knob design. A very general, standard and straightforward knob, it is seated on a base plate, has a thinner middle section and a larger end and allows for a full grip on the knob when opening the drawer that it is attached to.
These standard yet extremely popular knobs are generally used on drawers that are of a smaller capacity, such as bedside cabinets or a miniature chest of drawers. As they are often only one inch wide – although larger sizes are available – they can look out of place on a standard chest of drawers and may become unstable through regular use.
Attached by a single screw through the front panel of the drawer, these knobs are screwed on to the end of the screw and are extremely sturdy, assuming that they are fitted to the correct sized drawers.
As well as the single knob design, the underhand half-moon designs are also extremely popular. Larger than the single knobs, they require two screws – fitted in the general same way as the single knob – to fix them to the drawer and can be attached to many different sized cabinets. The design of them, with a hollow underneath, allows them to be gripped extremely easily and therefore makes them some of the most ideal cabinet knobs available for people who struggle to grip items properly, such as the elderly or frail.
All cabinets from a certain era have a very distinct look about them. Whether it’s an art-deco cabinet or an Edwardian cabinet, each has their own individual and unique appearance and this should be replicated in the best possible fashion when replacing the knobs. Furthermore, with the gigantic choice of traditional knobs that are available both on the internet as well as in many standard and specialist hardware stores, it is almost impossible not to be able to purchase the most appropriate type of knob for the cabinet that is being restored.