Top 3 Hardware Colors for Off-White Cabinets

Sep 26, 2022

Homeowners who paint their kitchen cabinets off-white have exciting options when choosing their hardware finish.

There are many lovely finishes to pick from for your pulls, knobs, and handles, regardless of what undertone your off-white paint color has.

Plus, hardware is easy to switch out. So, even if you get tired of the finish you choose, you’ll find it easy to update your kitchen cabinets without replacing them.

Before we discuss what color hardware goes with off-white kitchen cabinets, we recommend that you determine the undertone of your cabinets by studying the paint color. This will help you decide which hardware finish is best for your kitchen:

Your off-white paint color has warm undertones if you see notes of yellow or red ochre.
Your off-white paint color has cool undertones if you see notes of blue or purple.
Your off-white paint color has neutral undertones if you see more notes of gray than any other color.

Best Hardware Colors for Off-White Cabinets

Modern off-white cabinets paired with darker hardware

Depending on the design of your kitchen (contemporary, modern, or traditional/rustic) and the undertones of your off-white paint, you can determine which hardware finishes will help you create a beautiful, functional kitchen that matches your aesthetic.

Here are the best hardware colors for off-white cabinets.

Silver, Brushed Nickel, and Chrome

If you spotted warm undertones (light beige or ochre) in your off-white kitchen cabinet color, try cool hardware finishes like silver or chrome. A cool hardware finish on off-white cabinets with warm undertones will make the hardware stand out.

Brushed nickel is also an excellent choice for homeowners who don’t like the shine of silver or chrome hardware.

Matte Gold, Brass, and Champagne Gold

Choosing matte gold, brass, or champagne gold as your cabinet hardware color makes off-white shades with cool undertones (like blue and purple) pop.

Specifically, brass knobs and pulls have recently grown in popularity. Brass is often used in contemporary, modern, and vintage kitchens.

Black

In modern or classic kitchens, matte black hardware looks best when matched with off-white cabinetry that has neutral undertones. Black hardware attracts focus to the hardware itself since black contrasts with white.

If you decide to install black hardware but don’t want to make hardware the central focus of your kitchen, try removing a few doors to create open shelving.

What Type of Handles Look Best on Off-White Cabinets?

A Monmouth County NJ kitchen with off-white cabinets refinished by Oceanside Painting & Refinishing

The beauty of off-white as a kitchen cabinet color is that it can look elegant, crisp, and clean on many cabinet styles. That’s why our team recommends you consider the style of your kitchen cabinets when you’re shopping for different types of cabinet handles:

If your off-white cabinets are more traditional (i.e. made of wood, Shaker-style recessed lines, etc.), consider handles that are more ornate with a few curves.
If your off-white cabinets are more modern (i.e. made of composite wood or another material, flat with no recessed lines), consider handles with a simple design emerging from the flat surface.

Our team at Oceanside Painting & Refinishing has worked with many cabinet hardware finishes, and we’d be happy to answer any questions you have and offer you a free estimate. If you have questions or want to request your free estimate, fill out the quick form below!

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