The Secret to Renovating with Cabinet Backplates

Beautify with Cabinet Knob Backplates & More

Function with Cabinet Backplates
While backplates have great aesthetic value, they are a brilliant item because they also have fantastic function. Placing a cabinet backplate behind your knob or pull is an ideal way to protect your cabinets against both scratching and fading. With constant use, cabinets get easily worn around the hardware area. This creates an uneven look on the cabinet, as the hardware area fades or chips, while the rest of the cabinet stays in tact.

A cabinet backplate create an extra barrier between your hand and the cabinet, keeping your cabinetry looking its best for longer. Similarly, if you have cabinetry that is already showing wear and tear, adding a backplate to each hardware item will extend the life of the cabinet and hide already existing nicks and scratches. Finally, if you’d like to install new hardware, but are worried about changing the drill centers and creating exposed holes in your cabinetry, cabinet hardware backplates are, again, the answer. You can enjoy the look of your new hardware, knowing that a backplate installed behind the new handle or knob will conceal preexisting drill marks and create a polished look.

Form with Cabinet Back Plates
Cabinet back plates are a secret way to create a boost in your kitchen décor without spending a great deal or marking large changes. You’ll find that a simple item like a cabinet knob backplate can enhance the details in your existing hardware and add an extra flair of style. In general, it’s a good rule to carry your design scheme through to your cabinet backplates. If your cabinet knobs have an antique look and a solid brass finish, select cabinet backplates with similar design elements and finishes. In general, pulls look better with rectangular backplates, while knobs match with circular or square designs. However, for an added look of refinement, you could match your knobs to rectangular backplates, creating a more unusual and dressy effect.

Fun and Funky Ideas
For added fun and an offbeat look, consider these cabinet backplate ideas.

1. Create a retro look with satin nickel cabinet backplates and black ceramic knobs. The contrast of black and silver will create an art deco look of fun and fashion.

2. Mix a dark, antique brass rectangular backplate with a light, antique brass round knob. The combination of the complimenting design touches and the contrasting colors creates a beautiful balance.

3. Enjoy vanishing cabinet hardware by selecting a clear glass cabinet handle with a matching clear glass cabinet backplate. This will create a shiny, effervescent effect in the kitchen and a refreshing look.

4. Match your themed cabinet hardware to a contemporary, basic cabinet backplate. For instance, if you have knobs with dogs or horses on them, don’t overdo the look with a loud backplate. Select a subtle backplate with few details, allowing the themed hardware to stand on its own.

Cabinet hardware backplates create one more way for you to redesign the look of your kitchen without spending a great deal to do so. They are a creative and ingenious answer to worn cabinetry and to visible holes. They add that extra splash of décor without overpowering the look of the kitchen and they preserve your cabinets, even after years of hearty use. Be prepared for friends to try and figure out what the subtle difference is in your polished kitchen; you’ll have to decide if you want to share your newfound secret; the secret of cabinet back plates.