Whether your taste runs to traditional, minimalism or any style in between, there’s a kitchen look to suit, and your choice of door profiles and hardware will be central to the design. “The profile of cabinet fronts is important as it supports the style, era and design direction of the rest of your house,” says Kathryn Durham, interior designer at Purpose Build. The drawer and cupboard fronts you choose – and the handles you marry them with – also have functional impacts. “When deciding on the profile, consider how easy it is to clean. Do you want face-fixed handles or to have them routed in? Also consider what surrounding materials you plan on using near the cabinetry to ensure you don’t create lines that fight each other and make the space look busy.” Hold that thought as we run through the most popular cabinetry and hardware looks,
