Which Cabinet Handles are in Style?

The many styles of cabinet handles offer an abundance of choices for each and every project. Providing choice is the easy part. Narrowing those choices down to a single model and finish is far more difficult. Luckily, Marathon is here to make your decision easier by offering some insight into the most popular styles in decorative hardware today.

Slender Geometric Shapes

Slender, geometrically shaped handles are one of today’s most popular choices in decorative cabinet hardware. These modern designs are sleek and versatile, giving interior designers and homeowners the opportunity to dress up cabinetry with complementary hardware that doesn’t overshadow the beauty of the millwork.

• Hitch

• Bedford

• Denman

• Strathcona

• Newham

• Katana

• Mercury

Bar Pulls

The standard bar pull has been popular for many years for its ability to match virtually any design. Recently, bar pull variations have surged in popularity due to their familiarity in kitchen design while simultaneously providing some variety in detail and choice for homeowners to put their signature on their new home or renovation.

• Modern Bar Pull

• Dunbar

• Grantchester

• Kemsley

• Kingston

• Crenshaw

Edge Pulls

Designed for modern style kitchens and used mainly with flat slab doors and drawers, the edge pull or finger pull is a minimalistic way to add cabinet hardware. No matter the edge pull you choose for your project, you can rest assured that the design will serve to enhance the overall aesthetic of the room.

• Colville

• Crofton

• Ipswich

• Curve

Modern & Transitional Cabinet Handles

Many other contemporary and transitional styles of hardware have become popular in recent years, as modern and transitional kitchen design has skyrocketed to the top of the list of most desirable kitchen styles. Adding a unique flair to a kitchen versus the aforementioned styles, the diversity of handles with more intricate details and distinctive shapes can truly showcase the personality of the homeowner and the hardware itself.

• Tudor

• Senza

• Henlow

• Ponte

• Ashdale

• Graf Mini

• Shift

Finishes on Cabinet Handles

Two of the top finishes in today’s decorative hardware trends are matte black and gold variations such as golden champagne and brushed brass.

Matte Black

An extremely diverse finish, matte black has staying power in kitchen design. It pops when situated on light cabinetry, can blend well with darker cabinets and two-tone kitchens and is easy to keep clean.

Gold, Golden Champagne, Brushed Brass

Approaching the popularity of matte black, gold variations provide a sophisticated, upscale look that can elevate standard cabinetry - transitional and modern - to a whole new level.