Cabinet Knobs

Cabinet Knobs for Kitchens, Baths & Furniture

Cabinet knobs provide a compact, functional grip while adding an important decorative detail to kitchens, bathroom vanities, built-ins, closets, furniture, and other cabinetry. From simple round knobs to geometric, textured, glass, and specialty designs, the right cabinet knob can complement the cabinetry while coordinating with other hardware and finishes throughout the room.

Coastal Hardware Store carries cabinet knobs from Emtek, Schaub, Baldwin Estate, Deltana, and Linnea. The current assortment spans traditional, transitional, contemporary, modern, rustic, and decorative styles in a wide variety of dimensions, materials, textures, and finishes. For coordinating handles, browse our cabinet pulls.

Why Choose Cabinet Knobs?

Cabinet knobs are a versatile choice for both new cabinetry and hardware updates. Their relatively compact footprint makes them suitable for many cabinet doors and drawer fronts, while the variety of available shapes and finishes allows them to play either a subtle or prominent role in the room's design.

• Compact design: Cabinet knobs provide a functional grip without requiring the horizontal space of a longer cabinet pull.
• Single-point mounting: Most conventional cabinet knobs use one mounting point, which can simplify replacement when the existing cabinetry already has a compatible single-hole preparation.
• Wide style selection: The current collection includes round, oval, egg-shaped, square, rectangular, T-shaped, half-round, glass, and other decorative profiles.
• Textured options: Hammered, knurled, grooved, faceted, and other surface treatments add tactile and visual detail to supported designs.
• Broad finish range: Shoppers can compare brass, nickel, chrome, black, bronze, stainless steel, rose-gold, living, and specialty decorative finishes.
• Easy coordination: Many manufacturers offer matching or complementary cabinet pulls, appliance pulls, and other hardware within the same collection or finish family.
• Useful throughout the home: Cabinet knobs can be used on kitchen cabinetry, bathroom vanities, built-ins, closets, furniture, and other compatible casework.

Types of Cabinet Knobs Available

Round & Mushroom Cabinet Knobs

Round cabinet knobs are among the most versatile options and are represented across several brands in the current collection. Profiles range from simple rounded and mushroom shapes to stepped, grooved, fluted, and more decorative variations. Their softer geometry can work with traditional, transitional, or modern cabinetry depending on the proportions and finish.

Square & Rectangular Cabinet Knobs

Square and rectangular knobs introduce straighter architectural lines and can complement slab-front cabinets, Shaker cabinetry, contemporary vanities, and other designs where geometric hardware is preferred. Current options include both compact square knobs and elongated rectangular profiles. Compare width, height, projection, and orientation when selecting a geometric design.

T-Knobs

T-knobs combine a single mounting point with a wider horizontal grip, creating a profile that falls between a traditional knob and a small pull. Emtek and Schaub currently offer multiple T-knob designs, including smooth, knurled, square, rectangular, and other contemporary configurations. Check overall width and projection to make sure the hardware has appropriate clearance.

Glass & Decorative Knobs

Glass cabinet knobs can introduce another material and visual texture into cabinetry. Current products include glass designs from brands such as Emtek and Schaub, with round, faceted, and other decorative profiles represented. Glass and specialty knobs can work especially well on bathroom vanities, furniture, built-ins, or cabinetry where the hardware is intended to become a more visible design feature.

Knurled, Hammered & Textured Knobs

Textured cabinet knobs add tactile detail through knurling, hammering, grooves, or other surface treatments. These designs range from subtle edge texture to more pronounced decorative surfaces. When coordinating textured knobs with cabinet pulls, look for products within the same manufacturer collection when available.

Oval, Egg & Specialty Shapes

The collection also includes oval, egg-shaped, cone, half-round, chalice, and other less conventional knob profiles. These designs give shoppers another way to tailor both grip and appearance to the cabinetry rather than relying solely on a standard round knob.

How to Choose the Right Cabinet Knob

Start with the cabinetry and how the knob will be used, then narrow your options by size, shape, projection, material, finish, and coordinating hardware. For replacement projects, also consider the footprint of the existing knob and the condition of the cabinet surface around it.

• Choose the shape: Round and oval knobs provide softer lines, while square, rectangular, and T-knob designs create a more geometric appearance.
• Check the dimensions: Compare diameter, width, height, and projection with the size and proportions of the cabinet door or drawer front.
• Consider grip and clearance: Make sure there is sufficient space behind and around the knob for comfortable use without interfering with adjacent cabinetry, walls, or trim.
• Review the material: Cabinet-knob construction varies by brand and collection. Check the individual product when brass, bronze, stainless steel, glass, or another particular material is important.
• Match existing holes: Most conventional knobs use a single mounting hole, but verify the mounting requirements and screw specification before ordering replacement hardware.
• Consider the footprint: A smaller replacement knob or base may expose marks, impressions, or finish differences left by the previous hardware.
• Coordinate with cabinet pulls: If the room uses both knobs and pulls, selecting products from the same manufacturer collection or finish family can simplify coordination.
• Use the exact finish name: Similar finish names from different manufacturers do not necessarily match in color, sheen, texture, or aging characteristics.

Cabinet Knobs vs. Cabinet Pulls

Cabinet knobs typically use a single mounting point and occupy less surface area, while cabinet pulls usually use two mounting points and provide a longer gripping surface. Neither is automatically the better choice—the decision depends on the cabinetry, desired appearance, existing preparation, and how the hardware feels in everyday use.

Many kitchens and bathrooms use both. For example, knobs may be selected for cabinet doors while pulls are used on drawers, or a single hardware type may be carried throughout the entire room. If you plan to mix the two, compare the design family, proportions, and exact finish so the different pieces work together visually.

For larger handles and additional center-to-center sizing options, browse our cabinet pulls.

Materials, Styles & Finishes

Material composition varies across this collection. Current manufacturer offerings include brass, bronze, stainless steel, glass, and other product-specific constructions. Emtek's cabinet-knob catalog, for example, includes brass, Sandcast Bronze, Tuscany Bronze, and glass designs, while Deltana offers cabinet knobs in solid brass with select stainless steel configurations. Baldwin's current cabinet collection is part of its brass cabinet-hardware program, while Schaub offers both metal and specialty decorative designs.

The live Coastal Hardware collection includes a particularly broad selection of finishes, including Antique Brass, Antique Nickel, Brushed Brass, Brushed Nickel, Flat Black, French Antique, Lifetime Polished Brass, Lifetime Polished Nickel, Lifetime Satin Brass, Matte Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Paint Black, Pewter, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Black, Satin Brass, Satin Nickel, Signature Satin Brass, Unlacquered Brass, Venetian Bronze, and many additional manufacturer-specific finishes.

Specialty options currently include rose-gold finishes, decorative patinas, mixed finishes, Pearl and Confetti colors, and other collection-specific treatments. Finish availability varies by product. Living finishes such as certain unlacquered brass or patina options are also intended to change naturally over time, so review the manufacturer's finish information when long-term appearance is important.

Featured Cabinet Knob Brands

The current collection includes 166 cabinet knobs from five manufacturers, ranging from architectural brass hardware to glass, bronze, stainless steel, contemporary, traditional, and specialty decorative designs.

• Emtek: Emtek currently represents the largest portion of the collection, with round, egg, square, rectangular, T-knob, glass, bronze, modern, traditional, and customizable SELECT designs in numerous finish options.
• Schaub: Schaub offers an extensive selection spanning round, oval, square, rectangular, T-knob, half-round, glass, hammered, knurled, and specialty decorative styles across many named collections.
• Baldwin Estate: Baldwin's cabinet-knob assortment includes classic, oval, geometric, contemporary, and other architectural designs within its brass cabinet-hardware portfolio.
• Deltana: Deltana offers round, square, egg-shaped, cone, grooved, knurled, and other cabinet knobs. Material and finish vary by model, including solid-brass and select stainless-steel configurations.
• Linnea: Linnea adds an additional contemporary cabinet-knob option to the current collection. Review the individual product page for its exact dimensions, material, finish, and installation specifications.

Installation & Compatibility

Most conventional cabinet knobs mount through a single hole in the cabinet door or drawer front, but dimensions, screw threads, included hardware, and supported material thickness can differ by manufacturer and product. Review the individual specifications before drilling new cabinetry or ordering replacement hardware.

For replacement projects, remove or measure the existing knob and inspect the cabinet surface around the mounting point. Even when a new knob uses the same hole, its base may be smaller than the previous hardware and expose marks or impressions. Also compare projection so the new knob provides enough clearance for a comfortable grip.

If you are installing knobs throughout a new kitchen, bathroom, or larger cabinet package, establish consistent placement before drilling. Hardware location can affect both appearance and usability, particularly where doors and drawers meet at corners or where adjacent knobs could interfere with one another.

Shipping & Warranty Information

• Shipping: Quick Ship products usually leave the warehouse within 2-3 business days. Other products average 5-7 business days unless otherwise stated on the product page. Orders of $100 or more qualify for free standard ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states and Washington, D.C. View Shipping Policy.
• Warranty: Warranty coverage varies by manufacturer, product collection, material, and finish. Review the individual product page and current Emtek, Schaub, Baldwin, Deltana, or Linnea manufacturer warranty information for the terms associated with the specific cabinet knob you are considering.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cabinet Knobs

What types of cabinet knobs are available?

The current collection includes round, oval, egg-shaped, square, rectangular, T-knob, half-round, glass, hammered, knurled, grooved, and other decorative designs. Available styles range from traditional and transitional to contemporary, modern, rustic, and specialty hardware.

What is the difference between a cabinet knob and a cabinet pull?

A cabinet knob typically uses one mounting point and has a compact grip, while a cabinet pull generally uses two mounting points and provides a longer gripping surface. Both can be used on cabinet doors and drawers depending on the cabinetry and design preference.

Are all cabinet knobs made from solid brass?

No. Materials vary by manufacturer and product family. The current assortment includes brass, bronze, stainless steel, glass, and other product-specific constructions. Check the individual specifications when material is important to your project.

What finishes are available for cabinet knobs?

The current collection includes black, brass, bronze, nickel, chrome, stainless steel, rose-gold, living, and specialty decorative finishes. Popular choices include Flat Black, Matte Black, Satin Brass, Satin Nickel, Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Unlacquered Brass, with availability varying by product.

Can I replace existing cabinet knobs without drilling new holes?

Often, if the new knob uses a compatible single mounting point and screw configuration. Before ordering, check the existing hole location, cabinet thickness, knob base dimensions, and mounting requirements. A smaller replacement knob may also reveal marks left by the old hardware.

Can I mix cabinet knobs and pulls in the same room?

Yes. Many kitchens and bathrooms combine knobs and pulls, such as using knobs on doors and pulls on drawers. There is no required arrangement, so choose what works best for the cabinetry and your preferred design. Using coordinating collections and exact manufacturer finishes can help the different hardware types work together visually.

Shop Cabinet Knobs at Coastal Hardware Store

Coastal Hardware Store offers cabinet knobs from Emtek, Schaub, Baldwin Estate, Deltana, and Linnea for kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, closets, furniture, and other cabinetry. Compare shape, dimensions, projection, material, texture, finish, and coordinating cabinet pulls to find hardware that works for both the design and everyday use of your space.

If you need help choosing a cabinet-knob size, comparing materials or finishes, matching existing hardware, or coordinating knobs and pulls throughout a larger project, our team can help you review the available options. Contact us at support@coastalhardwarestore.com or call us at 561-808-2588.