Cabinet Door Hardware

Cabinet door hardware is a catch-all term for so many things. It includes the obvious items like cabinet door hinges and cabinet door handles but there are also a host of other things you can add to your cabinet.

From railings for cloths, to security latches that child-proof cabinets with harmful materials inside, there is an endless array to choose from.

In terms of pure decoration, there are many types of cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls to choose from. There are the ornate birdcage knobs with a wrought iron look, there are minimalist stainless steel egg shaped knobs, there are simple finger cabinet pulls and whistle cabinet pulls more common on office cabinets than those found around the home for example on kitchen cabinet hardware. There are retro, porcelain effect wardrobe style cabinet knobs, the list is endless. Whatever your style and taste there is decorative cabinet door hardware readily available.

Cabinet Door Hinges:

In the hinges cabinet door hinges category alone there are many types depending on the form and function you need. These include:

Concealed Cabinet Door Hinges

Concealed cabinet hinges are invisible when the cabinet door is closed with the slight exception of knife hinges which require a visible notch at the side of the door. Cup hinges are completely hidden.

Inset Cabinet Door Hinges

Inset cabinet hinges are used when the cabinet door is recessed into the cabinet. Careful measuring is required to ensure the door closes properly, particularly if the door is only partially recessed.

Free-Swinging Cabinet Door Hinges

Free-swinging cabinet hinges means the cabinet door will not close on its own.

Wrap Cabinet Door Hinges

Wrap cabinet hinges, as the name suggests, wrap around the frame of the cabinet. They also sometimes extend around the back of the cabinet.

Cabinet Door Latches:

You can also get various designs of child-proof door latches so that bathroom cabinets or the kitchen cabinets that contain cleaning materials etc are secure. These also come in several designs, some of which are elegant, some are infuriating!

Some are screwed to the inside of the door and latch into a part screwed into the inside of the cabinet. These are very popular however you should go for one that can be easily disengaged if there are no children present as having to reach inside to disengage the latch can get very annoying! Other door latches fit around the door knobs and pull tight so the door can't be opened. These do not require any drilling of your cabinet door and they are usually cheaper. However they are somewhat unsightly. There are also adhesive mounted and magnet based security latches if you do not want to drill your cabinets. If you have specific cabinet types like a lazy susan you can also get latches specially designed for these cupboard types.

Cabinet Door Locks:

You can select different locking mechanisms for your cabinet doors depending on how secure they need to be. The most common door locks are pin tumbler locks and disc tumbler locks. Pin tumbler door locks are usually used in cylinder locks and employ pins of different lengths that stop the lock being opened without the proper key. Disc tumbler locks are made up of rotating, slotted discs. The key rotates the discs until the slots align and the lock opens.

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