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February 24, 2025 by revision_charlotte

If ReVision Designers Could Design Their Own Dream Kitchen . . .

As designers, our team of five spends every day bringing our clients’ remodeling visions to life. But what if they had the chance to design their own ultimate kitchens—what would they include? From functional must-haves to stunning aesthetics, we asked our designers to go big and share their ultimate kitchen wish lists. The results? A mix of beauty, function, and timeless design that might just inspire your own remodel or at least give you some insight into how their frontopolar cortex operates. Read on to see what tickles their fancy when it comes to kitchen dreamin’ and schemin’.

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Anika's Dream Kitchen Design: A Warm, Natural Retreat

Anika’s dream kitchen is all about natural elements, cozy spaces, and timeless design. She envisions a hidden butler’s pantry to keep everything organized, plus a mini fireplace and pizza oven—because what’s better than fresh, wood-fired pizza at home? As for the pineapple as a topping, we’ll argue that another time.

To bring in warmth and natural light, she wants floor-to-ceiling windows, a breakfast nook, and skylights. A window backsplash (if space allows) would add even more connection to the outdoors.

Her finishes lean toward natural stone, an accent hood, and a slab backsplash for a seamless look. Less maintenance, too! Lighting is a big priority, with sconces, pendants, and semi-flush fixtures creating a layered glow. She’s also dreaming of hidden spice storage and an island with a stone waterfall edge for a touch of drama.

When it comes to color, Anika is torn between two palettes: natural tones with dark moments or dark tones with natural moments—either way, the result will be stunning.

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Darian’s Dream Kitchen: The Ultimate Coffee Haven

For Darian, a dream coffee nook is a non-negotiable. This space would include a narrow pull-out trash bin, a 4-drawer base for organizing Nespresso pods, latte spoons, and tea bags, plus paneled refrigerator drawers for milk and creamers. A tiny prep sink with a stylish statement faucet completes the space. Above, she envisions stacked wall cabinets with mullion glass doors to showcase her curated coffee mug collection.

Darian’s ideal kitchen embraces high contrast colors with a mix of neutrals, greens, and blues, paired with stained wood accents, arches, and curves for a soft, custom look.

She wants inset cabinetry with a blend of antique-style pulls and knobs, gold or brass accents, and a slab backsplash for effortless elegance. A custom statement hood will be the showstopper.

For functionality, Darian needs spice storage at eye level, under-cabinet lighting, rollouts in every cabinet that aren’t drawers, and a large island with ample counter space to spread out while cooking or entertaining.

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Alexandra’s Dream Kitchen: Classic with a Cozy, Antique Flair

Alexandra’s dream kitchen is all about warmth, timeless details, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. She wants full-height cabinetry (a clear trend among our designers!), cozy stained finishes, warm earthy tones, and colorful trim to add personality. She is anti-white trim in her Barbie Dream house.

One of her biggest must-haves? Or actually her husband’s . . . A door leading directly to an outdoor grill area, making alfresco dining effortless. This was her husband’s only non-negotiable so she wants to make that happen!

Her ideal kitchen also features unlacquered brass fixtures that will patina beautifully over time, plus antique elements woven throughout to give the space a collected-over-time feel.

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Jacob’s Dream Kitchen: Timeless Simplicity Meets Architectural Detail

Jacob’s dream kitchen balances classic materials with striking architectural features. He envisions a big island as the heart of the space, with inset cabinetry that feels like furniture pieces for a refined, custom aesthetic.

Natural light is key, so large windows are a must. His color palette leans toward neutral tones with natural stone countertops, and every material in the space should be authentic and natural.

A range alcove adds a sense of depth and structure, while pendant lights that double as art pieces bring in sculptural interest. Polished nickel and brass plumbing/hardware finishes create a sophisticated contrast, and a wood ceiling treatment ties the whole space together with warmth and texture.

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Melissa’s Dream Kitchen: A Nostalgic, Lived-in Space

Melissa’s dream kitchen is a heartfelt blend of nostalgia, practicality, and personal history. At the center is a farmhouse sink deep enough to bathe babies, reflecting the warmth and functionality of her space.

She envisions integrated toe-kick lighting for midnight snacking, and a built-in china hutch to display her favorite pieces—not just for special occasions, but as an everyday reminder to use and enjoy them. Instead of a standard island, she prefers a furniture-style island or a large table that looks like it’s been passed down for generations.

Functionality is key, with a huge walk-in pantry featuring outlets to tuck away appliances, rollouts in every base cabinet for easy access, and a fridge with a magnetic front for displaying school artwork, photos, and life’s little moments.

She dreams of an induction range for safe cooking with her kids, customized organizers in each drawer, and a large picture window over the sink to keep an eye on the backyard. A fandelier (a fan-chandelier hybrid) ensures the space stays cool without compromising style.

For finishes, Melissa wants a plaster or cast stone hood, durable floors that can withstand kids and pets, and Dutch-inspired Delft accents to honor her husband’s heritage. Above all, she wants a kitchen that feels lived-in and loved—a space where memories are made and cherished.

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Jeremy's Dream Kitchen: Playful, Functional, and Full of Life

Jeremy’s dream kitchen is a balance of whimsy and function, with compression and release areas a la Frank Lloyd Wright that serve as both room dividers and storage. His space embraces playful colors mixed with natural materials, creating an inviting and dynamic atmosphere.

He prioritizes maximum windows to bring in natural light, along with low, horizontal sight lines by minimizing wall cabinetry, ensuring an open and airy feel.

Jeremy’s kitchen features slab wood veneer cabinetry with quirky hardware, unusual material transitions, and intentional task/mood lighting from pendants, sconces, and countertop lamps.

A built-in breakfast nook with a round table, complemented by fabrics like café curtains, pillows, and bench cushions, adds comfort and personality. And of course, plants—wherever they fit—to bring in a touch of greenery and life.

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Designing Without Limits

Each of our designers brings a unique perspective on what makes a kitchen both beautiful and functional. With a range of styles, preferences, and creative approaches, our collaborative team can bring any vision to life—whether it’s a cozy, antique-inspired space or a sleek, high-contrast modern kitchen or even a full glam, opulent bathroom. Whatever your style, the possibilities are endless, the sky is the limit. Can’t wait to see what you put together. Ready to get started?

December 19, 2024 by revision_charlotte

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5 Popular Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas for Your Home Remodel

When it comes to kitchen cabinet hardware ideas, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the seemingly endless options available. Do you want knobs or pulls, all pulls, a combination of both, or something else entirely? What about finishes and materials? What size and how many? Just like jewelry can make or break an outfit, the look of your cabinetry can enhance your whole kitchen and give your home a more custom look.

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas

A combination of cabinet knobs and drawer pulls in this traditional Myers Park kitchen avoids the appearance of being weighed down by cabinet hardware.

 

So, where do we start? Since no one wants to spend hours obsessing over kitchen cabinet knob ideas only to realize they made the wrong choice, it’s best to lean on an experienced designer who will help you make the right choice for your kitchen. After 18+ years of designing and specifying hardware for each of our kitchen and bath remodeling projects, we’ve developed an effective system for narrowing down the options quickly. Let’s explore a few kitchen cabinet hardware ideas and what they could look like in your home.


Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas to Consider

 

Usage

The function always comes first. By asking yourself three critical questions, you can quickly narrow the pool of options: What kind of cabinets are these going on, how much use they get, and who is using these cabinets the most?

Kitchen and bath cabinets get heavy usage. Such delicate materials as leather, woven tab pulls, or semi-precious stones don’t hold up over time and are not ideal kitchen cabinet hardware ideas. Those built-in cabinets flanking the fireplace, on the other hand, are probably opened and closed less frequently, so a more decorative selection would be appropriate there.

If you or a family member have large hands, some pulls will be much more challenging to grasp than others (like cup pulls or short pulls). People with arthritis in their hands should avoid knobs as they are almost impossible to grasp. Instead, opt for pulls that open by hooking something through them if necessary.

In some cases, it may be preferable to order all of your cabinetry with hidden, built-in touch latches, so you can bump the doors with your knee or elbow, allowing them to pop open effortlessly. Contemporary designs work best with this application, but it’s not required. If you’re interested in this solution, make sure to discuss it with your kitchen designer during the design phase, as it’s best to order the cabinets like this from the manufacturer instead of trying to retrofit them later.

Material and Finish

Cabinet hardware can vary wildly in cost in the kitchen, bathroom, or elsewhere throughout the home, depending on the manufacturer, material, and finish. A chrome knob made out of a metal alloy from the local hardware store could be $2, while a solid brass appliance pull for a panel-ready refrigerator could be well over $350. Most people want good quality pieces that will tarnish or discolor but don’t find it necessary to splurge on solid brass or bronze. They may feel richer in your hand, but most of our clients don’t see it’s worth the extra investment.

Unique Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas

This modern, rustic home on Mountain Island Lake home went with a brushed brass finish on uniquely designed pulls for their kitchen cabinet hardware. 

 

When it comes to finishes, don’t fall into the “every single metallic element in the house must match” trap. Production builders use this strategy because it’s easy and saves them time (great for them, not so great for you). Mixing metals creates a more custom look and sets your home apart from your neighbors. Nowhere in the house combines metallic elements more than a space with many metallic features, such as the kitchen. It’s ok to have stainless appliances, oil-rubbed bronze hardware on your interior doors, brushed brass light fixtures, and a polished nickel faucet with polished nickel cabinet hardware. As long as each finish makes sense with the rest of your design, don’t be afraid to mix it up!

 

Should your cabinet hardware have knobs, pulls, or a combination?

Now that you know how much usage your cabinets will get and who is using them the most, consider the breakdown of knobs and pulls. While it’s easy to decide to use all knobs or pulls, the finished kitchen cabinet or bathroom hardware will look much more custom and function better when you consider each cabinet.

Farmhouse Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas

In this farmhouse-inspired kitchen cabinet remodel, we used a combination of kitchen cabinet hardware ideas. We placed knobs on the doors, cup pulls on the drawers, and longer pulls on the paneled appliances.

 

Drawers and pull-outs tend to operate best with pulls, while doors are easily opened and closed with knobs or pulls. We prefer a combination of knobs and pulls of various sizes to keep them proportional to the cabinets. This step is where things can start to get confusing. Our designers calculate the size and quantity for our clients, but we’ve broken down our system below if you’re trying to do it independently.

 

Pros and Cons of Hardware Types

Pulls

Pros: Easy to grasp, great for drawers or cabinets, flexible

Cons: Larger in size, can take up more visual space

Knobs

Pros: Simple, small, great for cabinets

Cons: Not the best for drawers, unless it’s smaller in size

 

Cup Pulls

Pros: High-end look and feel, a great way to add flare to select drawers

Cons: Difficult functionality, not suitable for cabinets

 

 

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas: Knobs with Short Pulls

Farmhouse kitchen design with reclaimed beam

Most higher quality hardware lines offer their pulls in several different sizes, but if you fall in love with one that doesn’t, you may want to double up as we did here. On drawers over 24″ wide, two pulls look more proportional than a tiny pull in the center. You will often see this look in farmhouse-style kitchens with cup pulls. Unfortunately, most cup pulls don’t come in various sizes.

 

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas: All Pulls

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Selecting all pulls for your hardware is a great option, especially if you have high ceilings and tall cabinets. They provide clean lines and ideal functionality to this Historic Dilworth remodel.

 

How to Size Your Cabinet Hardware

The best way to determine the correct size pulls for a set of drawers is to take the width of the cabinet box and divide it by three. It’s unlikely the pull you’ve selected will ever be that exact measurement, so on wider drawers, choose the next size up. For smaller drawers, it usually looks best to size down. If the cabinets are inset, first subtract the size of the frame (typically, each side is 1 ¼” or 1 ½” wide, so 2 ½” -3″ total). If your chosen cabinet hardware has wider stiles, you may need to size down.

If you’re still worried that you’ll make the wrong choice, remember to ask yourself three questions: How often are these cabinets getting used? Who are the primary users? What sizes do I need?

 

Choosing the Best Hardware 

The most exciting part of a kitchen remodel is that you get to design your space exactly how you want it, for functionality and aesthetics. There are many combinations of pulls and finishes you can select and ultimately it comes down to what your kitchen cabinet hardware ideas are. Do you want a simple, functional choice that won’t detract from your cabinets? Do you want some additional wow factors in your kitchen? Once you have the general idea of what you want, enjoy the process of selecting the finish and details that speak to you and compliment your kitchen design. 

If you’d like this attention to detail on every aspect of your kitchen or bathroom remodeling project, schedule a call with us today to speak to one of our project developers about your goals.

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