
Choosing a design for your home can be complex. Modern, eclectic, traditional, vintage, and more, all have benefits they can bring to certain spaces. Once you choose a design or aesthetic, all the elements of the space need to work together. Choosing the right cabinet accessories can be tricky, but some styles are completely timeless. In this blog, we will share some options for vintage accessories that can elevate the look of your cabinets.
Cost Of Vintage Accessories
Depending on where you get your accessories from will determine how much they cost. Multiple antique stores have older hardware available for you to look through and purchase. Flea markets, yard sales, and antique stores will be cheaper options for purchasing vintage accessories of any kind.
If you purchase knobs or pulls from online shops like Etsy, or a small business, the price could increase significantly. Not only is more work put into these cabinet accessories because they are made with newer materials but the time is put in to handcraft them. While these accessories are technically “new,” they will look vintage and rare.
Carved Wood Knobs
The art of wood carving dates back many centuries and has been used for religious art, architecture, or home construction. Multiple techniques can be used for wood knobs for your cabinets.
Relief carving is one of these popular techniques that create a more 3D effect for your cabinet accessories. Some relief carvers create simple designs while others spend time creating motifs in knobs or handles. These vintage accessories can be a great conversation starter with your family and guests as well.
Chip carving is another method that is used to create geometric shapes for handles. Small pieces of wood are carved off of a wood block to create the shape as well as patterns and designs. This is a technique that requires accurate precision.

Carved pieces are a work of art, which can increase your home value and add more character to the space with minimal effort.
Art Deco Metallics
The 1920s and 1930s were a time when design trends shifted to more geometric designs. This can include bold shapes and metallic brushed knobs. Polished nickel, brushed bronze, or chrome accents will give your space a more luxurious feel.
Many cabinet accessories that fit the Art Deco style come in shapes like squares, rectangles, octagons, emerald cuts, or pentagons. Using these shapes gives your home a touch of tradition, without sacrificing functionality. Brushed metallic knobs will feel antique, even if they are crafted recently.
Solid Brass
Brass is an elegant metal that will fit seamlessly into different home designs. Including brass cabinet pulls in your bathroom or bedroom will make the space feel more luxurious. Adding warmth to a space is also important when you use it daily. Brass is a great choice for bathrooms, living rooms, or kitchens that need a little bit of warmth.
Brass cabinet hardware can come in a few different colors or can be brushed with other metallic finishes. This means you can combine a few different vintage trends without causing a clash. Brass hardware can look completely smooth or be brushed to have a more antique or worn look.
Glass Or Crystal
While glass and crystal are still popular materials used today, it is still considered a vintage option because they will withstand time and trends. Glass or crystal reflects light which will bring more sparkle to your home. Whether your home design is modern, eclectic, or vintage, glass is a safe material to use for accents in the home.
Crystal and glass can be fragile though, so take into consideration what season of life you are in before implementing them. Cleaning and maintaining the glass hardware can also be tricky. If you have kids or pets, glass knobs or accents will not be the best choice.
How To Include Vintage Accessories In Your Home
Whether you are building a new home or remodeling certain areas, vintage accessories can be implemented into the space. Remodeling furniture is a great way to “upgrade” your hardware to vintage options. Intricate hardware can elevate the look of a dresser, vanity, or desk. Dated furniture can gain new life and benefit from this simple upgrade.

Replacing your hardware on your kitchen or bathroom cabinets can make the space feel brand new, without the hassle of a large remodel. If the original hardware you chose for your cabinets is outdated or just not functional, vintage accessories are the way to go.
Rasmussen Custom Cabinets can create cabinets that fit your style and home needs. All our builds can be made to your exact specifications so that you fall even more in love with your home.
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