Knobs for Kitchen Cabinets

Knobs for kitchen cabinet doors are one of the fastest ways to give the kitchen a new look without replacing the doors themselves. At Dims Studio you'll find handmade brass knobs from Doing Goods, shaped like everything from moons and flowers to starfish, bees and animals, as well as wooden cabinet pulls from Wildlife Garden with a mushroom motif. Here's an overview of motifs, materials, sizes and brands, so you can find the knobs that suit your doors.

Types of knobs for kitchen cabinet doors

Most of the knobs in the range are brass cabinet knobs with a figurative motif, while a smaller selection of wooden cabinet pulls covers those who want a more natural material.

Brass cabinet knobs with nature motifs

Doing Goods accounts for the vast majority of knobs in the collection. Here you'll find a shell cabinet knob, a moon cabinet knob, a starfish cabinet knob, a queen bee cabinet knob and several flower-shaped knobs such as Mia, Ginkgo, cherry blossom and hibiscus. What they share is that each knob is handcast in brass with a distinct, tactile motif, making the knob a small sculpture in its own right, even when the door is closed.

Cabinet knobs with animal motifs

Besides flowers and nature motifs, the range includes several animal-inspired knobs, such as monkey, seahorse, turtle, triceratops, horse and cowboy boot. They're all in brass and work well if the kitchen or utility room should have a more playful look, or if the knobs are meant for a children's room.

Wooden cabinet pulls

Wildlife Garden contributes wooden cabinet pulls shaped like fly agaric, porcini and chanterelle. They're moulded in natural wood and differ from the brass knobs by being lighter and having a warm, organic surface. They suit kitchens with plenty of wood already, where they work together with worktops and cabinet doors. The mushroom motifs are true to their model in nature, with a distinct cap and stem, and can easily stand alone as the only decorative motif in an otherwise simple kitchen.

Type	Material	Example motifs	Brand
Cabinet knob, nature motif	Brass	Shell, moon, starfish, ginkgo, bee	Doing Goods
Cabinet knob, animal motif	Brass	Monkey, seahorse, turtle, horse, triceratops	Doing Goods
Cabinet pull, mushroom motif	Wood	Fly agaric, porcini, chanterelle	Wildlife Garden

Materials: brass and wood

The knobs in the range are made from two main materials, each with its own look and its own care needs.

Brass

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc with a warm, golden colour. Doing Goods' knobs are handcast in brass, which gives sharp, distinct detail to the motifs and a surface that develops a light patina over time. Brass is sturdy and stands up to everyday use on cabinet doors and drawers, and a light wipe with a soft cloth is often enough to keep the surface clean.

Wood

Wildlife Garden's cabinet pulls are moulded in wood and have a matte, natural surface with no varnish or treatment. The material is light and warm to the touch and suits kitchens with a more Nordic, natural look. Because the wood is untreated, it should be wiped with a slightly damp cloth rather than rinsed under the tap.

Material	Look	Weight	Care
Brass	Glossy to patinated, distinct detail	Solid, slightly heavier	Wipe with a soft cloth
Wood	Matte, natural surface	Light	Wipe clean, avoid soaking in water

Sizes and fitting

The knobs in the range are designed for standard kitchen cabinet doors and drawers, but the size varies by motif. Most brass cabinet knobs measure between roughly 3 and 5 centimetres in diameter or height, while the wooden cabinet pulls are typically a bit more compact. All knobs fit with a single screw through the back of the door, making them quick to swap if you want to vary the look over time.

• Smaller motifs like the starfish and hibiscus suit narrow doors and drawers on upper cabinets well.
• Larger, more sculptural motifs like the moon and shell work as an eye-catcher on base cabinets and wider doors.
• Wildlife Garden's wooden cabinet pulls are shaped so they're easy to get a good grip on, even with wet hands.

Before ordering new knobs, it can be a good idea to measure the distance on the existing mounting hole in the door, so you're sure the new screw will fit. Most Danish kitchen doors use a standard hole that most knobs in the range fit directly, but if the door is particularly thick, you may need a longer screw than the one supplied with the knob.

Number of knobs for a whole kitchen

If you're changing the knobs throughout the kitchen, it's a good idea to count the number of doors and drawers before ordering. An average kitchen typically has between 15 and 30 doors and drawers, depending on the size of the home. If you want to vary the motifs, it can pay off to choose three to five different knobs and distribute them systematically, so the overall look still feels cohesive rather than random.

Knobs for the kitchen, utility room and children's room

Even though the collection is called knobs for kitchen cabinet doors, the knobs are in practice used in several rooms.

The kitchen

On kitchen cabinets and drawers, the brass knobs are a quick upgrade that can be swapped without a tradesperson. Feel free to mix several motifs, such as moon and shell, for a composed, personal look, or stick to one recurring motif for a calmer feel. If the kitchen is already kept in muted colours, even a single knob with a striking motif, such as the queen bee or the starfish, can work as a small, surprising eye-catcher in the middle of an otherwise uniform row of cabinets.

Utility room and cupboards

Wildlife Garden's wooden cabinet pulls suit utility room cupboards or other places where you want a natural material that doesn't stand out too much from the surrounding woodwork. They also work well on cupboards in an office or hallway, where you want a calm, natural pull that doesn't draw unnecessary attention but still adds a small detail to enjoy every day.

The children's room

Several of the motifs, such as the turtle, seahorse, monkey and triceratops, are perfect for the children's room's cupboards and drawers, where the knobs become part of the playful universe in the room.

The brands behind our knobs for kitchen cabinet doors

Doing Goods

Doing Goods accounts for the vast majority of the range and is known for handcast brass knobs with quirky, figurative motifs drawn from nature and the animal kingdom. Each knob has its own personality, and several of them appear across the brand's other series of hooks and wall decor.

Wildlife Garden

Wildlife Garden works with natural materials and draws inspiration from the forest and its mushrooms. Their wooden cabinet pulls are a calmer, more muted alternative to the brass knobs and suit a kitchen focused on natural materials.

Brand	Material	Hallmark	Best for
Doing Goods	Brass	Handcast figurative motifs	Colourful, playful kitchens and children's rooms
Wildlife Garden	Wood	Natural, matte finish with mushroom motif	Natural, Nordic kitchens

How to choose the right knobs

Situation	Our recommendation
You want a consistent, calm look	Choose the same motif in brass for all doors, for example the moon or starfish from Doing Goods
You want a mixed, personal look	Combine several motifs like shell, flower and bee from Doing Goods
The kitchen has lots of visible wood	Choose wooden cabinet pulls from Wildlife Garden, for example fly agaric or chanterelle
The knobs will sit on the children's room's cupboards	Animal motifs like turtle, seahorse or triceratops from Doing Goods
You want to upgrade an old kitchen cheaply	Change only the knobs and keep the existing doors and drawers
You're unsure about the size	Choose a smaller knob for narrow drawers and a larger one for wide base cabinet doors

Styling: how to use the knobs in your interior

Because each knob is handmade, they work best when allowed to take centre stage. Avoid drowning out the motif with too much other decoration on the doors, and instead let the knobs stand as the natural eye-catcher. In a kitchen with white or light doors, the golden colour of the brass stands out clearly, while the wooden cabinet pulls blend in more if the cabinets are already made of wood.

If you want to experiment, it's a good idea to start with a single cabinet or a single drawer before swapping all the knobs at once. That way you can see how the motif and material work together with the rest of the kitchen before investing in a full set.

Match the knobs with the rest of the kitchen's details

The knobs rarely stand alone in the kitchen. Consider how they work together with taps, lamps and other metal details in the room. If you already have brass fixtures or brass lamps, brass knobs from Doing Goods will reinforce the overall look. If the kitchen is more muted with black or steel, the brass knobs can instead work as a deliberate, warm counterpoint, while Wildlife Garden's wooden cabinet pulls blend calmly with wooden doors or a wooden countertop.

It's also worth thinking about how the knobs feel in use, not just how they look. A motif with lots of small details, like the ginkgo leaf or the cherry blossom, feels different to grip than a simple, round shape like the moon. Feel free to bring home a few different knobs and try them on the doors before deciding on the final selection for the whole kitchen.

Colours and finish

Although all the Doing Goods knobs are in brass, the finish varies slightly from motif to motif, from a more polished, glossy surface to a slightly raw, handcast texture where the details of the motif are more tactile. Wildlife Garden's wooden cabinet pulls keep to the wood's natural, light to golden colour with no paint, making them easy to combine with other natural materials such as light oak or rattan in the kitchen.

Knobs as a gift and a recurring detail in the home

Because the knobs are relatively small and affordable, they make a natural gift for anyone decorating a kitchen, utility room or children's room. A knob with a specific motif, for example an animal with special meaning, or a flower that recurs in the recipient's existing decor, makes the gift more personal than a completely generic pull.

Many also choose to let the motifs from the knobs recur elsewhere in the home. If you've chosen Doing Goods' animal motifs for the kitchen, you can find matching figures among the brand's hooks for the hallway or children's room, so the same universe recurs in several places at home. That way, the knobs for kitchen cabinet doors become more than a practical detail, they become part of a larger, cohesive style you can build on room by room.

Myths and facts about knobs for kitchen cabinet doors

• Myth: You need a tradesperson to change knobs. Fact: Most knobs are fitted with a single screw and can be changed yourself in just a few minutes.
• Myth: Brass is hard to maintain. Fact: A wipe with a soft cloth is often enough, and a light patina is a natural part of the material's look.
• Myth: Wooden knobs are fragile. Fact: Moulded wood like Wildlife Garden's holds up well to everyday use, as long as it's not left sitting in water for long periods.

Frequently asked questions about knobs for kitchen cabinet doors

What is a kitchen cabinet door knob?

A kitchen cabinet door knob is a small pull that fits onto the door or drawer with a single screw, so you can easily open and close it.

What materials do you sell knobs in?

We sell knobs in brass from Doing Goods and wooden cabinet pulls from Wildlife Garden.

How do I fit a new knob to my kitchen cabinet door myself?

Most knobs fit with a single screw, passed through an existing hole in the door and screwed into the knob from behind. This usually only requires a screwdriver.

Which motifs can I choose between?

The range spans nature motifs like moon, shell and starfish, animal motifs like monkey, seahorse and turtle, and wooden mushroom motifs like fly agaric and chanterelle.

Can the knobs be used anywhere other than the kitchen?

Yes, many also choose them for utility room cupboards, dressers or the children's room's cupboards and drawers.

How do I keep the brass knobs looking good?

Wipe them with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. A light patina over time is a natural part of the brass's look.

Can the wooden cabinet pulls handle moisture from washing up?

Brief moisture isn't a problem, but avoid leaving the pulls sitting in water or standing wet for long periods, as untreated wood can be damaged by it.

Do the knobs fit all types of cabinet doors?

Most knobs fit standard doors with an existing mounting hole, but it's always a good idea to check the screw length against the thickness of your door.

Can I mix several motifs on the same cabinet?

Yes, many deliberately combine several motifs from Doing Goods for a personal, composed look, while others prefer to stick to one motif for a calmer feel.

Do the knobs make a good gift idea?

Yes, especially for anyone decorating or upgrading their kitchen, as the knobs are an affordable and visible detail to give as a gift.

What's the difference between a knob and a handle?

A knob is round or figurative and fits with a single screw, while a handle is typically elongated and fits with two screws at a fixed distance apart.

Can I find more motifs in the same style elsewhere on the site?

Yes, several of Doing Goods' motifs from the knobs recur in the brand's hook series, where you'll find the same animal and flower motifs in a different size.

How many knobs do I need for a whole kitchen?

It depends on the number of doors and drawers, but most Danish kitchens have between 15 and 30 elements that need a knob.

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