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2P10 Instant Wood Adhesive Two Part Activator 2 oz Bottle Franklin 6311
2P10 Instant Wood Adhesive Two Part Activator 2 oz Bottle Franklin 6311
It works well. Worth noting that it is a spray bottle; I was worried it wasn't based on the picture.
Patrick Davis
Jan 5, 2022
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How to Choose the Right Decorative Hardware

Cabinet hardware is the jewelry of your kitchen, bath or any other area in your home. So, just like any other accessory, it should be comfortable, fit your design aesthetic, coordinate with your décor and match your personal style.

Follow these steps to choose the Right Decorative Hardware for your needs:

Step one - Decide Between Knobs and Pulls

There are really no hard rules to follow when choosing between a knob or a pull. You can use all of either or a combination of both knobs and pulls. For example, you may choose knobs for your drawers and small upper cabinets, but use a pull on standard and large cabinets such as pantries or appliance cabinets. If your kitchen utilizes pull-out drawers in place of traditional base cabinet storage, using pulls may make it easier to access items with more weight stored in the drawers.

Step Two Decide on Finishes

This is the fun part! Hardware now has so many finish options to choose from! Faucet color trends usually trickle down to cabinet hardware so you may want to start by coordinating with your faucet finish. But again, no hard rules here. There are many finishes that blend well together so have fun with this step. Mix crystal with metallics, or choose hardware with multiple finishes such as bronze with satin nickel.

Choose Your Design Style

From odd to mod, there is a knob or a pull that fits each individual. Here are some general guidelines as to how we have defined our Collection Style options.

  • Traditional: combines design elements from different centuries with warm, rich colors for a classic, yet comfortable and elegant atmosphere.
     
  • Transitional: offers a bridge between traditional and contemporary design styles. Transitional aims to balance the clean look of contemporary with the comfort of traditional design.
     
  • Contemporary:combines sleek lines, industrial touches and modern color palettes with bold pops of color and metallics.
     
  • Artistic/Theme: From children's knobs to themed hardware, these items do not fit the mold of any particular style. This is a great design aesthetic for a small accent to a piece of furniture.
     

Lastly, we have many options to carry the design theme from your decorative cabinet hardware to your other areas of your home by selecting decorative hooks, wall and switch plates and bath hardware. Be sure to check the Collection link on any product page under Product Details to view any available coordinating items.