| Basic Overview | | | | eight sided knob comes in two sizes (1 inch and 1 3/8 |
| Not all cabinet knobs are the same - just walking | | | | inches) and offers a limited selection of colors. The |
| around a local hardware store or searching online will | | | | advantage of this style of knob is the bolt screws in |
| provide the average homeowner with thousands of | | | | from behind (the inside of the cabinet) as opposed to a |
| options to choose from. The best way to begin any | | | | bolt going through the front of the knob and being |
| search for new cabinet hardware is selecting a | | | | visible. Octagon glass cabinet knobs and pulls come in |
| material and narrowing down options from that point. | | | | several base finishes ranging from Polished Brass to |
| Although this will eliminate many unwanted options, it | | | | Oil Rubbed Bronze. Matching pulls are available. |
| will still have a wide selection available. This article will | | | | Architectural Styles |
| provide a brief overview of popular shapes and | | | | Branching out and using unusual shapes is a great way |
| designs available in glass hardware. | | | | to attract extra attention to any kitchen, bathroom or |
| | | | bedroom cabinets and furniture but these styles are |
| The six sided hexagonal knob is perhaps the most | | | | typically limited to one size (which varies depending on |
| basic style and a great option for almost any | | | | style) and one color (clear). These styles include |
| application. It is an easy to grip six sided style that is | | | | swirled glass patters, art deco shapes, nautical themes, |
| available in a wide selection of colors and sizes. The | | | | floral designs, pumpkin patterns, diamond cut and a |
| available size option is an important feature because | | | | variety more. Coordinating pulls are typically not |
| not all cabinets and/or drawers require the same size | | | | available for these designs. |
| knob. A standard cabinet or drawer will utilize a 1 ¼ | | | | How to Choose the "Right" Style |
| -1 ½ inch knob while a smaller door or drawer could | | | | Draw from inspiration around the room and use it as a |
| use a 1 inch. Matching pulls are available. | | | | starting point. Glass cabinet hardware can be used to |
| NOTE: These knobs are measured point to point at | | | | subtly enhance an existing theme, provide accent color |
| the widest point of the knob NOT across the face of | | | | or even create a focal point on its own. |
| the knob. If you are attempting to match older | | | | Work With Your Existing Pieces: |
| hardware sizes with new hardware, keep this point in | | | | Example: If your room is decorated with antique |
| mind. | | | | Victorian furniture a contemporary knob may look out |
| The Decorative Decagon | | | | of place. |
| Slightly fancier but still just as wonderful an option the | | | | Use Color to Your Advantage! |
| decagon knob is a ten sided design that will provide a | | | | Example: If your room is dominantly white with blue |
| slightly more "fluted" glass design. This is especially | | | | accent hues try introducing blue cabinet knobs and |
| popular to coordinate with ornate glass doorknobs | | | | pulls to add to the theme. |
| (especially Victorian style hardware). These knobs are | | | | No Exact Style? |
| available in a variety of colors as well but are typically | | | | Example: An eclectic design may be hard to match so |
| offered in only one size. Matching pulls are available. | | | | using a basic hexagonal or octagon knob can blend in |
| The Modern Octagon | | | | well with many architectural styles - basic patterns will |
| The octagon glass knob is a classic design that | | | | enhance the room rather than fight against it. |
| provides a clean look to cabinets and drawers. This | | | | |