Before we discuss the different types of cabinet knobs, let us first know what a cabinet is. We will also talk about its importance in different part of the house. Is it necessary? Should a house need to have at least one cabinet? Read on to know and learn more.

 A cabinet is a box-shaped piece of furniture with doors and drawers for storing miscellaneous items. It can be placed in any part of the house. Some cabinets are standalone while others are built into a wall. There are also cabinets that can be attached to a small space in the house such as the medicine cabinet.

Furniture, especially cabinets are typically made of wood, a solid or with veneers or artificial surfaces. Some are coated steel, which we can see commonly for medicine cabinets while the others are made up of synthetic materials. Commercial grade cabinets, which differ in the materials used, are called casework.

Usually, cabinets have one or more doors on the front, which are mounted or attached with door hardware, and sometimes, a lock. Cabinets may have one or more doors, bars, drawers. Smaller cabinets often have a finished surface on top that can be used for display, or as a working surface, such as the countertops found in kitchens.

There are some cabinets that are intended to be used in a bedroom and with several drawers typically placed one above another in one or more columns and rows intended for clothing and small articles. This kind of cabinets is called chest of drawers.

In addition, a small bedside cabinet is more frequently called a nightstand or night table. A tall cabinet intended for clothing storage including hanging of clothes is called a wardrobe or an armoire, or simply a closet if it is built-in.

Cabinet Knobs

A knob is a handle usually found attached on doors. It can also be a control knob, which controls a certain device to serve as the operator or turner. Such knobs vary greatly in form, but as a rule, they are expected to be grasped by the fingertips. In cabinets, knobs are the way for you to open the door. To see and get what is inside.

Knobs are the most simple and basic type of cabinet hardware to install. Usually, it is attached to the door of the cabinet or drawer front by means of a single screw or point of contact with the drawer. Knobs can be made in a wide variety of materials from metal to wood or stainless and plastic. Manufactured metal materials can include brass, especially solid brass knobs; zinc knobs, sometimes also called die cast, are also common. Stainless steel knobs are often found in the kitchen, and other metals such as bronze in rustic cabinet hardware, are just some of the wide variety of options of metals.

Knobs also come in a variety of styles: traditional knobs, transitional knobs, contemporary knobs, rustic knobs, and many more. Because they come in different sizes and shapes, knobs can also be used in a variety of different applications.

Passage knobs

knobs are just what their name refers to, allowing suitable passage they are sometimes known to be as hall knobs or closet knobs. This kind of knobs can usually be seen on cabinets located at the kitchen. You can enjoy effortless passage devoid of using a key. Usually, these knobs can be locked on both sides of the door. That is why sometimes, you will also find these doorknobs perfect for children’s playrooms and bedrooms, or also those areas which hardly necessitate locking such as the storage room.

Replica knobs

Replica knobs are known to be authentically exploited for decoration purpose and enhancing the decorative value of the interior. You will discover that the replica knob could hardly be turned, and are all in all meant for the purpose of aesthetics. Usually, you can use these knobs in areas, where both the doors are to be positioned alongside such as wardrobes and cupboards. Nevertheless, you will hardly regret installing these knobs as you will find them highly necessary to add to the symmetrical look of the interior.

Keyed entrance/opener knobs

Keyed glass cupboard knobs are precisely what are referred to by their name. When you are using these knobs to unlock the door from outside you will need a key. You will usually find them used largely on the exterior cabinet doors. These days you will find property owners are much inclined to installing admittance knobs on their terrace doors and bedroom doors. In a few specific cases, matching style of doorknobs can be utilized all through the house or office, thereby permitting the proprietor to access all the locks with the help of a single key as well as cabinets. Conversely, individual keyed access knobs are accessible with individual keys.

Since the name proposes, private knobs are used for securing privacy. This range of ceramic knobs hardly permits admittance from outside. You can easily from inside lock and unlock the knobs, and they are suitable for those areas which require to be kept personal such as a guest room, bedrooms, bathrooms, shower room, locker room and other diverse areas of your house.

Other Cabinet Hardware

Different types of cabinet hardware come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. They can, however, be broken down into several very basic categories, such as cabinet knobs, cabinet pulls (also otherwise called cabinet handles), and cabinet latches.

Cabinet Pulls and Handles

A handle specially designed for use on paneled refrigerators, dishwashers, freezer drawers, trash compactors, and other kitchen appliances which generate magnetic traction or a vacuum seal. These pulls are usually oversized in length and are manufactured to deliver extra material strength and durability to hold up over many uses.

Cup and Bin Pulls

A handle shaped like a half-circle or semi-ellipsoid, specially designed to open drawers from beneath or above (most often the former). Cup pulls are usually installed with two screws and often have mounting posts that require a counterbore or double-drill. Also known as "bin pulls".

Cabinet Hinges

A movable joint or mechanism on which a door swings as it opens and closes, or that connects objects; a fixed axis around which two or more attached surfaces rotate.