Cabinet Hardware · San Antonio, TX
Cabinet Hardware in San Antonio: Knobs and Pulls
Hardware is the part of your kitchen you touch fifty times a day. We help you choose knobs and pulls that suit your cabinets, your hands and your style, and plan them with the rest of the room.
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Small detail, big difference
The Finishing Touch on Custom Cabinets
Knobs and pulls are usually the last decision in a remodel, and the one people rush. That is a shame, because a pull that is too short for a wide drawer, or a knob that fights your grip, is something you notice every single day.
Because we build custom cabinets in our own San Antonio shop, we plan hardware alongside the doors and drawers, not after them. We know the width of every drawer front before it is built, so pulls are sized to fit and lines stay consistent across the room.
We source from brands including Top Knobs and Jeffrey Alexander, with finishes from satin nickel and matte black to oil-rubbed bronze and hand-cast bronze. For something truly one-off, semi-precious stone knobs are an option too.
Knobs vs pulls
Knobs or Pulls? How to Choose
Most kitchens end up with both. Here is the short version of the conversation we have with clients.
Knobs
Best on cabinet doors, especially uppers. A single screw, easy to grab from the side, and they keep a traditional or Hill Country kitchen from looking busy.
Pulls
Best on drawers, where you pull straight toward you. Kinder on the hands for heavy pots-and-pans drawers, and the natural choice for modern and transitional kitchens.
Mix and Match
The layout we build most: knobs on doors, pulls on drawers, all in one finish. Want a cleaner, more modern line? Use pulls everywhere, sized to each front.
Try before you commit. A pull that looks great on a screen can feel thin or sharp in your hand. Hold a few samples against a real door at our showroom on West Turbo Drive before you order forty of them.
Placement guide
Cabinet Hardware Placement Guide
These are the placements we start from on our own installs. They are starting points, not rules, and we adjust them to your door style and how you use the room.
Upper Cabinet Doors
Put the knob or pull on the corner opposite the hinge, about 2 to 3 inches up from the bottom edge. On Shaker doors, center it on the flat frame so it sits clean against the panel.
Lower Cabinet Doors
Mirror the uppers. Hardware goes on the corner opposite the hinge, about 2 to 3 inches down from the top edge, right where your hand lands when you reach for it.
Drawers
Center knobs and pulls on the drawer front, left to right. On tall drawers, set hardware in the upper third so you are not reaching down, and keep that height consistent across a run.
Wide Drawers and Appliance Panels
Drawers wider than about 30 to 36 inches usually look better with two pulls, each set roughly a third of the way in from the ends. Paneled fridges and dishwashers take heavier appliance pulls.
The 1/3 Rule for Pull Size
A simple way to keep pulls in proportion: choose a pull about one-third the width of the drawer. A 24-inch drawer takes roughly an 8-inch pull. Here is how that works out across common drawer sizes.
Drawer width
Suggested pull length
Up to 12 in
3 to 4 in (76 to 96 mm)
12 to 18 in
About 5 in (128 mm)
18 to 24 in
6 to 8 in (160 to 192 mm)
24 to 30 in
8 to 10 in (192 to 256 mm)
30 to 36 in
10 to 12 in, or two smaller pulls
Over 36 in
Two pulls, or one 12 in+ bar pull
Pull length here is overall length. Hardware is sold by center-to-center spacing (the distance between the screw holes), which runs a little shorter, so check both before you order.
Finishes and trends
Cabinet Hardware Finishes for 2026
Finish matters as much as shape. It has to work with your faucet, your lighting and your appliances, and it has to hold up to hands, lotion and everyday cooking.
Warm Brass and Champagne Bronze
Still the strongest trend heading into 2026. Warm and forgiving, and it pairs well with white, green and navy cabinets and warm stone.
Matte Black
Crisp contrast on white or natural wood cabinets. It hides fingerprints better than polished metal, though water spots can show near the sink.
Satin Nickel and Stainless
The timeless, low-risk choice. It sits comfortably next to stainless appliances and most faucets, so it will not date the kitchen.
Oil-Rubbed and Hand-Cast Bronze
Deep, textured finishes that suit Hill Country and Spanish-style kitchens and look better the more they are handled.
Mixed Metals
One finish on cabinet hardware and another on lighting or plumbing is now normal. The trick is keeping hardware consistent within a room.
Texture
Knurled, hammered and leather-wrapped pulls add grip and a custom feel, and they are easy to love on a busy kitchen drawer.
A San Antonio note on hard water. Near the sink, living finishes like unlacquered brass will develop a patina over time. Plenty of people love that look. If you do not, choose a sealed finish for the sink run and save the living finish for pulls away from the water.
Pricing
What Cabinet Hardware Costs
Hardware is priced per piece, and a typical kitchen needs 30 to 50 of them once you count every door and drawer. An island usually adds another eight to twelve.
Tier
Per piece
What you get
Builder-grade
$4 to $12
Basic knobs and pulls in a limited range of finishes
Mid-range
$15 to $40
Solid construction and a wide choice of shapes and finishes
Designer
$40 to $150+
Solid brass or bronze, hand-cast pieces and specialty finishes
Typical 2026 national ranges for hardware only. These are not a LuxeCraft quote.
Here is a quick way to budget: count every door and drawer, then multiply. A 40-piece kitchen in mid-range hardware lands around $600 to $1,600 for the hardware alone. Professional installation typically adds $5 to $30 per piece, depending on how many new holes need drilling and how precise the layout is.
Budgeting a Whole Kitchen?
Planning new cabinets? We include hardware in your cabinet estimate, so you see the full picture in one number instead of a surprise at the end.
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Picked With Your Cabinets and Countertops
Hardware looks best when it is chosen with everything around it. In our showroom you can hold a pull against a real door style and the stone you are considering, instead of guessing from a screen. Most people pick hardware in the same visit as their countertop slab.
Doing a whole room? See how hardware, cabinets and a tile backsplash come together in our kitchen remodel projects and bathroom vanities, or browse everything we do under one roof.
Our work
Hardware on Our Recent Projects
Knobs and pulls on cabinets we built and installed around San Antonio.
FAQ
Cabinet Hardware Questions
What is the 1/3 rule for cabinet hardware?
Choose a pull that is about one-third the width of the drawer. A 24-inch drawer takes roughly an 8-inch pull, and an 18-inch drawer about a 6-inch pull. Very wide drawers usually look better with two pulls instead of one long one.
Should I use knobs or pulls on my cabinets?
The most common layout is knobs on doors and pulls on drawers. Pulls are easier on heavy drawers and read more modern, while knobs keep traditional kitchens from looking busy. Using pulls everywhere gives the cleanest line.
Where should knobs go on cabinet doors?
On the corner opposite the hinge. For upper cabinets, place them about 2 to 3 inches up from the bottom edge. For lower cabinets, about 2 to 3 inches down from the top edge. On Shaker doors, center them on the flat frame.
What cabinet hardware is in style for 2026?
Warm brass and champagne bronze are still leading, with matte black and satin nickel as steady choices. Textured pulls, such as knurled or hammered finishes, and mixed metals across hardware, lighting and plumbing are both popular.
How much does it cost to install cabinet hardware?
Hardware itself runs about $4 to $150 or more per piece depending on grade, and professional installation typically adds $5 to $30 per piece. A typical kitchen needs 30 to 50 pieces.
Where can I see cabinet hardware in San Antonio?
At our showroom at 203 W Turbo Dr, north of the airport, where you can compare hardware against real door styles and stone slabs. Call (210) 972-7514 before you visit if you want to see something specific.
What brands of cabinet hardware do you carry?
We source from brands including Top Knobs and Jeffrey Alexander, in finishes from satin nickel and matte black to oil-rubbed and hand-cast bronze.
Still have a question? There is a longer list on our FAQ page, or call the shop and ask directly.
Come see it in person
Find the Right Hardware for Your Cabinets
Bring a photo of your cabinets or a sample door. We will help you narrow down shape, size and finish, and make sure everything is in proportion before you order.