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Maya Glantz

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Kitchen Handles — Get This Wrong, and Your Whole Kitchen Will Look, and Feel, Off

Traditional kitchen with gold hardware, arched wooden cabinets and marble counters.

The idea of your kitchen hardware as the 'jewelry' of the room is one that has gained much popularity over recent years, and I can't help but agree. As an accessories-obsessed individual, I believe the right jewellery can completely make or break an outfit; throw on a good pair of earrings and suddenly your jeans and t-shirt outfit looks positively runway-ready — and the same applies in your kitchen. And yet, so many people overlook the importance of kitchen handles, treating them as an afterthought when in reality, they are a crucial cog in the system. And it's not just about aesthetics and staying abreast of the latest kitchen handle trends — the wrong handles can have a huge impact on the functionality of your space, too. The right kitchen handles will look good, of course, but they'll also make your life easier, contributing to the overall success of your kitchen design. Luckily, this is something our experts know all too well. They've honed the art of choosing the perfect kitchen handle, and they're letting us in on their secrets — they have shared the biggest mistakes they've seen when picking kitchen handles, as well as their tips for what to do instead.

1. Choosing for Looks, Not Longevity

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