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21 of the best knobs and handles to update cupboards
This modern hardware for cabinets, cupboards and wardrobes is an easy, affordable way to update your home’s look
Tired of your kitchen cabinets? Bored of your wardrobe doors? These contemporary designs have the power to refresh the look of any room. Like jewellery for the home, they are available in luxe metals or bright colours, and there’s a style to suit everyone. Simple to screw in place, they’re a pleasingly quick, easy and affordable update.
And, if this list inspires you to update more handles around your house, look to our guide to interior door handle and how to fit them.
‘Feston Ovale’ knob by Bonnemazou Cambus
French duo Agnès Cambus and Manuel Bonnemazou founded renowned door handle and knob brand Bonnemazou Cambus back in 2016 and it has quickly become widely regarded as one of the chicest places for interior designers and consumers alike to find unique pieces. These golden knobs, which made their debut earlier this year at NYCxDesign come with an array of organic-shaped decorative back plates that add instant drama.
Price on application, bonnemazou-cambus.fr
‘Abingdon Pewter’ Knob, Magnet
With its pewter finish and round form, this Shaker-style knob is the latest sophisticated hardware design to join Magnet’s existing Shaker ranges. £4.80, magnet.co.uk
‘Ento Xū’ by Neri&Hu
Shanghai studio Neri & Hu may be one of China’s best-known architecture practices but the studio’s product design is also something to shout about. Its latest collaboration is a collection of sleek handles for Italian handle manufacturer Ento called ‘Xū’ (after the Chinese word for ‘void’). While the handles may look deceptively simple, they are designed with ergonomics in mind: a natural concave for the thumb to press and grip the handle. Price on application, ento.it
‘The Button’ knob in antique silver, DeVol Kitchens
British kitchen brand DeVol took inspiration from a sturdy Victorian window latch to create these tactile little button knobs. Attach them to a wall cupboard or vintage cabinet to create a rustic, farmhouse kitchen aesthetic. £20, devolkitchens.co.uk
‘Forme No.33’ cabinet handle, Mi&Gei
If handles are, as we have mentioned, the jewellery of the home, then these beauties from hardware specialists Mi&Gei are luxurious pieces to be shown off. Designed from solid cast brass by French artist Romain Loustau, the bangle-like piece comes in four finishes. £38.93 each, miandgei.com
’Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier’ handle, FSB
The 63 shades of Le Corbusier’s palette inspired this cheery collection of knobs, levers and latches, which are the perfect chance to add your own decorative flourish. Pop them on your windows, doors and drawers for colours galore. Approx £70, fsb.de
‘Macaroni Pull’ by Sam Stewart
There’s something reassuring about the thick curves of New York-based artist Sam Stewart’s ‘Macaroni Pull’ handles. Plus, they’re cast in a range of bold colours that are perfect for the winter months. Approx £53, store.smstwrt.com
Light green knob, H&M Home
Changing your cabinet handles is a quick and easy way to update pieces in your home, and few come at a more affordable price point than this piece by H&M. We love this minty hue, but its simple form is also available in wood, white and a pleasing mustard. £3.99, hm.com
‘Cup Pull’ handle, Plank Hardware
The perfect fit for Shaker-style cabinetry, this handle – available in aged brass (pictured) and polished brass) was inspired by farmhouse style. It may have a rural influence, but don’t overlook the style for modern homes. £12.95, plankhardware.com
‘Brooklands Cabinet Handle & Backplate’ in ‘Aged Brass’ by Croft
These slimline cabinet backplates by British manufacturer Croft come in five different lengths and nine designs that can be paired with the brand’s existing range of handles. From £74, croft.co.uk
Coloured knobs and brass backplates, Matilda Goad & Co
Matilda Goad's latest foray into soon-to-become-classic household essentials is a hardware collection of 25 knobs, pulls and handles. We love these coloured lacquer knobs (and the more subtle bamboo wood iteration), set against brass backplates for an extra quirky touch. Knobs from £15 each and brass backplates from £12 each, matildagoad.com
‘Aqua Shanghai’ handle, Dowsing & Reynolds
These slimline handles deliver a real pop of powder-coated colour and come in five different dimensions to suit any size of cabinetry – from bedroom cabinet to wardrobe or pantry. We love this ‘Aqua’ hue, but there’s also ‘Miami Pink’ for those still feeling the post-Barbie movie effects. From £12.99, dowsingandreynolds.com
‘Pomolo’ door knobs, Urbi et Orbi
Those looking to add a more Brutalist or minimalist edge to their cabinetry should look to these designs by concrete experts Urbi et Orbi. The knobs were initially designed for the brand’s own studio, but are now available to everyone – and in five neutral shades or one of the ten new optional colours. £17.02 each, archiproducts.com
‘Bar’ handle, Superfront
These chunky pull bars, perfect for large drawers and wardrobe doors, are available in a range of sizes to fit all of Ikea’s ‘Metod’ cabinets. Combine them with the brand’s eponymous cupboard fronts and you have the ultimate hack – a simple way to make affordable kitchens and storage look instantly luxe. From £30 each, superfront.com
‘Symbols’ handles, Swarf Hardware
Seven shapes make up this collection created in collaboration with architect and designer Adam Nathaniel Furman – each available in brass (pictured) or a selection of primary shades. They can be used solo, or group them together to form handles that are unique to your cabinets. £30 each, swarfhardware.co.uk
‘T-Bar’ handle, Buster + Punch
Made of solid brass and featuring Buster + Punch’s signature cross-knurl pattern on its surface, this handle is less discreet than some other contemporary designs. However, it’s perfect for those who prefer a more sturdy option that doesn’t compromise on style. Also available in steel, black and smoked bronze. £49, busterandpunch.com
‘Abingdon’ knob, Magnet
Pewter is one of the less commonly seen metallic finishes, but this knob would add some stylish distress to a countryside kitchen. Indeed, Magnet suggests pairing it with its Shaker-style cabinetry for a bit of contemporary rural edge. £6, magnet.co.uk
‘Key’ handle, Toniton X Beslag Design
Unlock the potential of your cupboards with this small but stylish knob. It’s available in six on-trend, powder-coated colours, including ‘Peach’ (pictured), and suits a more streamlined style of kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. £13.70, royaldesign.co.uk
‘Face’ door knobs, Skultuna
Perfection is overrated – especially for those who prefer a more wabi-sabi aesthetic in their home. These cupboard knobs by Claesson Koivisto Rune come as a set of three, with each a slightly different shape. Cast in highly polished brass they are a thing of beauty. £95 for three, skultuna.com
Black cupboard knobs, House Doctor
Slightly industrial in their style, these handles (they can also function as wall hooks!) work perfectly as part of a Scandinavian design scheme. £9.95 for a pair, idyllhome.co.uk
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