Symmetry is another way to visually simplify a space even if you are mixing finishes around a room.
Mixing handle color on pantry door.
See below for where to use each.
One preference is to use knobs for all doors and pulls for all drawers.
Maybe using multiple door styles from the same family is the answer this idea of using multiple door styles works extremely well when doing a large project with multiple rooms.
Mix in the chelsea door to add a modern twist on a raised panel.
The most functional cabinet hardware mix is knobs on doors and pulls or handles on drawers.
Aside from mixing metal colors feldman also.
No single one of these hardware options would be the ideal ergonomic choice for every application so mixing them just makes practical.
For example this kitchen by venegas and co.
Choose a darker color for your lower cabinets to ground the design then experiment with lighter shades like whites and grays on the upper.
This allows the whole hand to grab instead of only your fingertips.
The basics of mixing cabinet hardware.
For any large door such as a pantry and any pull out door including pull out base pantries or trash pull outs use a pull.
Once we made a few key decisions we moved on to selecting hardware for the other styles of cabinets.
Another rule we made up was to give every cabinet door in our kitchen a square glass knob with the same black finish on the backing.
The easiest way to get started is to mix and match knobs with pulls.
Find a knob or pull you love then match it with the coordinating knob or pull.
Feldman says lighting is a good place to introduce yet another metal type as are accessories such as pot racks in kitchens or door hooks in bathrooms.
It is much more comfortable to open a drawer using a pull.
Choose a different color for your uppers and lowers.