Hardware
Hardware might seem like a small detail, but these pieces define how your space looks and feels. Every pull, knob, and handle contributes to the overall design while serving a practical purpose. Quality hardware makes daily life easier, from smoothly opening drawers to securely closing cabinet doors. The right selection combines style and durability in ways that impact your home for years.
Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Makes All the Difference
The kitchen sees constant activity, and cabinet hardware bears the brunt of daily use. Think about how often you open those cabinets and drawers throughout the day. Quality kitchen cabinet handles and pulls hold up under this constant use, keeping their finish and staying firmly attached year after year. The hardware you select influences everything from how quietly cabinets close to how smoothly drawers slide open.
Kitchen designs range from ultra-modern to classically traditional, and hardware options match this diversity. Contemporary kitchens shine with sleek bar pulls in brushed nickel or matte black. Traditional spaces feature ornate knobs in oil-rubbed bronze or antique brass. Transitional designs bridge the gap with simple geometric shapes and warm metallic finishes.
Proper proportions are essential. Larger drawers call for substantial pulls, while upper cabinets feature smaller knobs. The key lies in creating a look with finishes that coordinate with your appliances and fixtures.
Bathroom Cabinet Hardware Completes Your Space
Bathrooms present challenges for hardware selection. Moisture, humidity, and daily use mean you have to choose carefully. The wrong finish will corrode or tarnish within months, while the right choice will look great for decades.
Bathroom cabinet pulls and handles come in countless styles. Chrome and polished nickel resist moisture well and suit modern bathrooms. Brushed finishes can better hide fingerprints and water spots. Oil-rubbed bronze or brass can add warmth to a space that might otherwise feel cold. Whatever you choose must coordinate with your faucets, towel bars, and other fixtures while standing up to bathroom conditions.
Hardware size matters! Smaller vanities might call for compact knobs or short pulls. Larger cabinets can handle substantial hardware that makes a statement. Double vanities require consistency across all drawers and doors, creating visual harmony.
Drapery Hardware Enhances Your Interior Design
Window treatments deserve the same attention as cabinets. Drapery hardware includes rods, rings, brackets, and finials that work together. These pieces do heavy lifting, supporting fabric weight while allowing smooth operation. Poor-quality hardware sags, sticks, or simply fails.
Professional designers understand how drapery hardware impacts a room. The right rod extends properly beyond the window frames, allowing panels to stack neatly when open. Brackets must support weight without pulling from walls. Rings or clips should slide easily without catching. Every component matters.
Closet Hardware Creates Organization That Works
Closets need special hardware to maximize storage and accessibility. Quality closet hardware makes organization easier, and maintaining an organized closet becomes simple rather than frustrating when everything operates properly. The right pieces include:
Drawer Slides
Soft-close mechanisms prevent slamming, while full-extension slides give complete access to contents.
Basket Glides
Smooth operation for pull-out storage baskets.
Belt and Tie Racks
Specialized organizers that keep accessories visible and accessible.
Heavy-Duty Shelf Pins
Support significant weight without bending or failing.
Custom Components
Special pieces that adapt to specific storage requirements and match exactly how you live and what you store.
Hardware represents a small percentage of project costs but influences satisfaction enormously. Quality goes beyond appearance. Solid construction, proper materials, and precise manufacturing create hardware that performs reliably. Good hardware feels substantial in your hand and operates smoothly from day one, maintaining its finish despite constant handling and environmental exposure.
Your Source for Drapery and Cabinet Hardware in Chicago
Drakewell Kitchens & Closets brings together extensive hardware options with deep product knowledge. Our appointment-only showroom in Chicago displays kitchen cabinet handles, bathroom cabinet pulls, drapery hardware, and closet hardware. We help developers, builders, contractors, and homeowners throughout the greater Chicago area find exactly what their projects need. Explore hardware options for your next project! Call (312) 312-2110 today or contact us online to schedule your consultation and see how the right hardware brings everything together.