The hardware is what you touch every day. Taps, handles, hinges and drawer runners. Get them right and the whole kitchen feels better. At Select Kitchens, we help Melbourne homeowners choose which quality hardware they can buy to pull the kitchen together.
Taps and handles are usually the last thing people think about. They should be one of the first. Here’s why.
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A tap you use at every meal, handles you pull a hundred times a week. Quality shows in daily use.
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Matte black, brushed brass or chrome. The hardware ties your cabinets, splashback and benchtop together.
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A good tap feels solid in the hand. A cheap one feels hollow. You notice the difference every day.
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Matching the handles, tap and towel rails makes the kitchen feel considered, not thrown together.
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Handles and tapware can be changed down the track. Cabinets can’t. Start right and you don’t need to.
The right hardware is more than a finish choice. These are the things we weigh up every time.
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Matte black, brushed brass, chrome, nickel or gunmetal. Each gives a different feel.
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A tall tap suits a big sink. A short one suits a window behind the bench. Spout reach matters too.
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A pull-out spray is handy for rinsing pots and the sink. A fixed spout is simpler and often cheaper.
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D-handles, bar pulls, knobs, finger-pulls or none at all. The handle shapes the look of the door.
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Drawers, doors and even bins should close softly. It’s one of the quickest kitchen upgrades.
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Keep tap, handles and towel rail in the same finish for a tidy look, or mix two for interest.
Finishes keep moving forward. These are the hardware looks Melbourne homeowners are choosing right now.
A modern favourite. Works in white, timber and stone kitchens.
Warm, soft and ageing well. A good choice for Hamptons, French and classic kitchens.
Two finishes together. A brass tap over a black handle for a layered, considered look.
A fine, grooved texture on handles and taps for a tactile, high-end feel.
Longer, heavier handles in a solid-feeling finish. A simple way to lift a plain cabinet door.
Every piece of hardware in your kitchen is a decision. Some of it we can supply, others we can point you in the right direction. We’ll cover it all throughout the design process.
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Mixer taps, pull-out spray, filtered water and sink mixers in a full range of finishes.
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D-handles, bar pulls, cup handles, knobs and finger-pulls, matched to your door style.
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Blum (or similar) soft-close runners, inner drawers and dividers that keep the kitchen organised.
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Blum (or similar) concealed soft-close hinges on every door, rated for years of daily use.
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Towel rails, bin pulls, hooks and tray dividers to match the main hardware.
Our team will help you choose hardware that suits your kitchen and the way you use it. We don’t typically supply things like taps, sinks and appliances, but we can help you make the right choice for your kitchen.
Choosing hardware online is hard. Here’s how we make it easier.
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We visit your home to see the cabinets, splashback and benchtop you’ve chosen.
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Samples to hold, finishes to compare in your own light. A photo online isn’t the same.
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Tapware, handles, hinges and drawer hardware in a full range of finishes, brands and price points.
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Hardware chosen to work with your door style, cabinet colour and splashback, not just in isolation.
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We supply and install all hardware for you cabinets, so the hardware you choose is what goes in.
If your layout still works but the kitchen looks tired, a renovation is the answer. We update the cabinetry, benchtops, tiles and appliances while keeping the existing footprint. It’s the faster, more cost-effective option.
If the space no longer works, or you want to change the layout, a full new design is the way to go. It’s a bigger project, but it delivers long-term value and a kitchen built entirely around you.
Whether it’s a subtle upgrade or a complete transformation, we’ll guide you from concept to completion.
Good hardware is quiet, solid and still works in ten years. With 40 years of experience, our team helps Melbourne homeowners choose kitchen taps, handles and hardware that last. Book a free in-home consultation to get started.
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