Although hardware is often an afterthought, it can make a big difference in the way your kitchen looks and functions.  The right knobs and pulls can spruce up old cabinets or add polish to new cabinetry.  Choosing decorative hardware is mostly a matter of taste: Look for something that appeals to you and suits the style of your kitchen.  You can find knobs

and pulls shaped like teacups, seashells, dragonflies, or just about anything else that strikes your fancy, and you can get hardware crafted from mango wood, carved resin, hand-cut glass, and other specialty materials.

   Make sure your selection has a durable finish that won't wear off with repeated use, and remember that pulls will look especially prominent because they occupy more cabinet surface than knobs do.  The hinges inside your cabinets ensure that doors remain stable and easy to operate.  Hidden self-closing hinges are the most popular on the market.