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How to Choose Custom Appliance Hardware & Accessories

Hardware is often referred to as the jewellery of the kitchen. It can be as understated as you’d like it to be, or it can be used to add drama to a room. However you’d like to use kitchen hardware, it can add that extra oomph your home may be missing out on.

That’s why custom appliance hardware is so unique. When you’re looking for a new appliance, always keep in mind that you’re never stuck with the pre-existing hardware and you can always change it to match your style. But how do you choose custom appliance hardware? If you’re new to this world, keep reading. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about choosing the right ones for your kitchen.

Pay Attention to Texture, Colour, & Design

It’s important to pay attention to all the elements of your kitchen before you choose custom hardware. What’s the colour and texture of your kitchen cabinets? Are your countertops shiny or matte? Paying attention to these details will help you choose the best hardware for your kitchen as you’ll be able to mix and match these elements.

Texture

As you may already know, texture, or finish, is the feeling and consistency of a surface. It’s just as important to look at the texture of your appliances as it is to pay attention to the texture of hardware before making a purchase. Modern fridges, for example, can have standard stainless steel panels, but others may have wood-like panels or a matte finish. If you want a coordinated and cohesive design, then it’s safest to match the finish of your hardware with the appliance you’re customizing. However, if you want to experiment with mixing and matching, it can be a fun way to change up your space. A matte, wood-like panel can be decorated with matte iron handles, or you can mix it up and add stainless steel pulls.

Colour

Colour can sometimes be tricky. Should you match the colour exactly? Should they be part of the same family? Now that kitchen appliances are getting more colourful, does their hardware have to change as well? Typically, when it comes to colour and appliances, it’s best practice to contrast. That means you don’t have to match colours and tones exactly—the opposite in fact. You’ll want to look for hardware that will stand out from the appliance, not blend in.

Going back to the wood-like paneled fridge. Having matching hardware wouldn’t do the appliance justice as the handles and pulls would just blend into the background. But if you chose black iron or porcelain white handles, the contrast makes the aesthetic much more interesting. The one time where it might be beneficial to match colour with colour is when you have a stainless steel fridge. Pairing matching hardware with this type of appliance is classic and works because a combination of colour and intense texture is at play.

Design

Lastly, design plays a huge role in custom hardware. To make the most out of your custom hardware, look at the shapes that are already found in your kitchen. Square or rectangular edges can be found in almost every kitchen, but maybe your kitchen island is oval. Or maybe, you have a backsplash that incorporates circle tiles. These small details can be translated to your appliance hardware.

On another note, it’s also important to look at the hardware that’s already used for your kitchen cabinets. This will be a great starting off point for you before you make a purchase as you don’t want these two elements to clash.

Custom Hardware for Fridges

Refrigerators come in all shapes and sizes. So why can’t their hardware? Whether you purchase a French door fridge or a single door fridge, most of the time you’re able to swap out the handles or levers that it comes with. For fridge door pulls, you can change a chunky bar for something sleek and minimalistic. If you’re looking for something that adds more drama, then consider looking for a gold or bronze accent piece.

These French door fridge handles, for example, are great if you’re looking to add a professional flair to your kitchen. The stainless steel is easy to clean and go great with any colour palette. Other handles are available in copper, gold, or black if you’re interested in finding something other than steel.

Custom Hardware for Ranges & Cooktops

Ranges are interesting when talking about custom hardware, because they’re an appliance that has taken off recently when it comes to colour variety. You can find a gas range in bright yellow, red, or blue nowadays from almost any manufacturer, not just a niche or underground brand. Having colourful appliances in the mainstream market means that custom hardware ideas are endless as well. If you want to add colour to your kitchen, but aren’t crazy about having a bright blue range, why not try bright blue hardware?

Custom hardware allows you to add your personality into your kitchen without having to go all out with loud statements. Touches of copper, for example, can add a rustic element to your kitchen.

Customize Your Kitchen & Your Life

With so many great options available out there for your kitchen, it can sometimes be difficult to know what’s best for you and your home. But when it comes to customizing kitchen appliances, this can be a fun way to show off your personality and unique style.

Elevate your luxury kitchen appliances even further by customizing them with eye-catching hardware. Speak to a professional appliance retailer to learn more about your options when it comes to custom hardware and find out what works best for you.

Gail P
I am a beachy type of person, living in Newport Beach, and oftentimes I’ll go for a swim with my daughter. When I’m bored, I’ll help make package boxes for my little girl’s sticker company on Etsy.