Selecting black cabinet hardware

Black hardware ranges from the antique look to the modern.

In recent years, black hardware for cabinetry has become a popular option. It is easy to find, as today hardware is available in a wide variety of materials and finishes. Black hardware stands out best on cabinetry with light tones, but some people choose to use it on darker cabinetry, even though it may go relatively unnoticed.

Black hardware ranges from the antique look to the modern. Modern black hardware tends to be angular and streamlined. Hinges may often be installed on the inside of the cabinetry, concealed from view. Black hardware is often composed of wrought iron and pewter, with dark stains to deepen the color. Wrought iron is not the most durable of materials, but it gives a rustic, traditional handmade look that many people enjoy. When buying hardware of wrought iron, make sure it has a durable finish to prevent rust.

Brass, which oxidizes into a blackened color over time, is an attractive alternative to wrought iron and pewter that may give you the rustic look you want. Although it never becomes as black as wrought iron and pewter, it is the most durable hardware material available and is a good choice if you don’t want to have to periodically replace your hardware. Given the variety of sizes, designs, and applications of black hardware that are available, you will be able to find the hardware that is just right for you.

Selecting Black Cabinet Hardware