Knob Pull

10 October 2011

Knob Pull

Designing With Colored Glass Pulls and Knobs

Color glass drawer pulls are a great way to add vibrancy and color to any room in your home. Glass drawer pulls, in their many styles, became extremely popular in America during the early nineteenth century. Originally the production of glass cabinet and drawer hardware required extensive manual labor as each pull needed to be cut, sanded and finally polished. With the invention of the glass press machine the colorful glass pulls could be mass produced and quickly replaced the traditional cast and stamped metal hardware in the United States.

Examples of Colored Glass Knobs Courtesy of LookInTheAttic & Company

Colorful glass drawer pulls are unique and welcome addition to any home. These design elements exemplify creativity and beauty. Glass drawer pulls come in a wide variety of designs and can be incorporated easily into many architectural styles. With a variety of color choices from elegant clear glass drawer pulls to vibrant Cobalt, Ruby or Emerald, glass drawer pulls are a great way to introduce new color accents into any room or furniture design.

Many types of color glass drawer pulls are produced today and this allows you to incorporate their patterns and colors into your kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom and more. These glass pulls can transform a boring room into a showplace – but be sure to follow a few simple steps. First, use glass knobs and pulls throughout your for a more unified theme. Second, replace older and worn down furniture pulls with similar glass pull styles. Note: The use of glass knobs will tie the look together for you. You can also incorporate glass into other areas of your home such as the lighting and doorknobs to further unify your theme. Use decorating magazines or ask an interior designer or other design expert for additional help if needed. By using glass knobs through the entire house you can vary the color or design – you do not need to use the same pull on cabinets, furniture, or drawers.

Glass cabinet pulls are readily available online as well as in many home decorating catalogs. Search for glass or crystal pulls and make sure to ask questions. Will this pull fit on the cabinet or drawer? What is the center to center spacing? Is it available in any other colors or designs? Many styles of glass pulls can be found online through LookInTheAttic & Company and they also offer free design assistance and help.

About the Author

Kohn Coleman born in Michigan - received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2000 - currently leads several online companies and ventures.