Kitchen hardware like cabinet knobs and drawer pulls add another layer of visual interest to this important space. However, if you’re going for a more minimal aesthetic, handleless kitchen cabinets is a great way to elevate this simple, sleek, and modern design style.

It’s also a smart way to make a smaller kitchen look and feel larger. Before you update your kitchen’s design, check out these unique handleless kitchen cabinet ideas for some fresh inspiration and creative ideas.

Install a Simple Floating Shelf on top of J-pull cabinets

The lower cabinets in this kitchen have no handles, but the angular ceiling makes installing upper cabinets next to impossible. Instead, the homeowner chose to add a long floating wall shelf that’s perfect for storage and/or display.

Choosing to add handleless J-pull cabinets on the bottom carries the simple design through and helps to maximize as much visual space as possible in the smaller room.

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Add Push-to-Open Cabinets

Rather than adding knobs or handles to doors and drawers, you can install push-to-open kitchen cabinets instead. These handleless cabinets work by simply pushing them gently, so they are a breeze to use and open easily.

Not only does the lack of finger pulls help with the minimalist aesthetic, but it also makes regular cleaning easier since you won’t need to worry about polishing or cleaning all of that extra hardware. Dark gray cabinet fronts make this kitchen extra modern and stylish.

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Keep it Monochrome

Using the same color (or a similar basic color scheme) on countertops, walls, and cabinets is a smart way to achieve a minimalist aesthetic. Here, the handleless design of the kitchen cabinets adds to that vibe and keeps things clean and neat for a sleek look.

Although this appears to be a smaller galley-style kitchen, the window at the end of the room allows natural light to flow into the space, highlighting the kitchen’s simple look that still allows for ample functionality.

Styled by Asa Copparstad, photographed by Dana Ozollapa for Historiska Hem

Allow Other Accents to Steal the Show

The dark brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a black faucet, and a gorgeous stone slab backsplash are the design highlights of this kitchen. Opting for a handleless kitchen design allows each of these elements to stand out so the hardware doesn’t detract from them.

This example shows that you can mix and match different styles in one space and let them do the talking without allowing extra elements to take over and cause a distraction.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Only Add Hardware to Some Cabinets

While this kitchen mostly has handleless cabinets, you can see some additional hardware on two of the larger cupboards to the left. This helps provide easy access to items and gives the homeowner a good grip to hold onto, but the small size doesn’t detract from the overall design.

Although some of the larger cupboards have hardware, it’s so insignificant in terms of size and style that it doesn’t really affect the overall aesthetic or the room’s sleek, minimalist design.

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Use Cabinets to Create a Work of Art

Here, you’ll find a great example of a true handleless kitchen cabinet, and the large black appliance knobs seem to be incorporated into the design. Note how the swirled marble backsplash carries through to the countertops and down across the front where the stovetop is installed.

Doing this visually breaks up the space while still creating a smooth look and a uniquely modern space.

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Open Shelving Gives This Kitchen an Artful Element

By choosing to install two long open shelves rather than upper cabinets, the homeowner can add virtually anything they wish whenever they want to create a new look. Whether it’s potted houseplants, bottles of wine, or delicately stacked plates, adding items to this type of shelving is a cost-effective way to get simple storage without the excess cabinetry.

Although there are some handles on the pantry nearby, the main kitchen cabinets feature a true, elegant handleless design to keep things cohesive on the opposite wall.

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Install Cabinets with a Recessed Top Edge for Easy Handling

Instead of adding traditional protruding handles, the design in this example features a recessed edge at the top of each cabinet or drawer that provides an easy grip to open and close things whenever you need to.

Going this route helps to keep the visual flow throughout the space, while still allowing for convenient functionality. This cabinet style is a popular choice for those who want a sleek, modern kitchen design without having to sacrifice convenience.

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Carry the Cabinet Style Throughout

Beautiful honey-toned wood cabinetry and neutral hues give this kitchen a welcoming, rustic vibe. The integrated refrigerator also has matching trim so everything looks cohesive (and yes — it does have small handles so the fridge is easy to open).

Again, some durable open shelving on one wall provides stylish storage and display, while the countertops and matching backsplash elevate the kitchen’s relaxed flow.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Install White Handleless Kitchen Cabinets with Darker Floors

Crisp white handleless cabinets that pop open give this chic kitchen a clean, contemporary look. Dark wood floors and a curved dark wood island give the kitchen a modern two-toned component.

Note how the upper cabinets don’t extend across the wall, which helps to make this particular space look and feel even larger and more airy.

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Go Handleless in Open Floor Plans

One of the main pros of having an open floor plan is that you can cook, eat, and entertain in one central location. However, too much clutter in the kitchen can make your home feel disheveled, so designing a handleless kitchen without a single pull or handle on a door or drawer is a smart move.

A uniquely shaped window, modern art, a large plant, and a contemporary light fixture shine in this room instead of the hardware installed on the kitchen cabinets.

Styled by Nouvel Interior, photographed by Walti Hösli for Entrance Makleri

Add Accents That Match the Cabinets

If you’re designing a new kitchen from scratch, consider adding extra design elements that coordinate with your handleless cabinets. Here, the ceiling trim and a unique wall shelf are constructed of the same material in the same color, promoting cohesiveness and a smart sense of design.

A gorgeous stone waterfall island, matching countertops, and black accents, appliances, and furniture add just the right amount of pop.

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Keep Kitchen Walls Bare

Although there is one medium-sized wall shelf here, this kitchen’s walls are mostly bare to give it an open, airy vibe. A massive window at one end of the room also lets natural light bathe the space, while the handleless cabinets keep things simple and sophisticated.

The combination of white, light brown, and dark brown adds a tri-colored, modern touch.

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Keep it Cozy with Tons of Texture

Handleless cabinets can work in kitchens of different styles as shown in this more traditional kitchen design. Herringbone floors and white subway tiles add to this space’s charming, classic vibe.

This kitchen shows that you can have cabinets or doors and drawers without excess hardware while still enjoying an eclectic mix of textures and designs.

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With an abundance of kitchen cabinet hardware ideas floating around the internet, it can be a challenge to find the right hardware styles and materials for your home. However, if you’re looking for something that brings a more natural touch, wooden cabinetry hardware may be the answer.

Wooden drawer and cabinet pulls can be the perfect finishing touch to both traditional and modern kitchens. From neutral-toned spaces to colorful cabinetry, wooden knobs, and pulls are the obvious choice for anyone looking for an alternative to the more common metal finish.

Below, you’ll find the most amazing wood kitchen cabinet hardware ideas to help you get inspired.

Polished Wooden Kitchen Cabinet Hardware That Mimics Brass Hardware

Brass knobs are a trendy choice for kitchen hardware. If you’re looking for something a bit more unique but with a similar overall effect, polished wooden knobs can be an excellent replacement for brass.

This neutral kitchen uses the same knobs on both the drawers and the wall cabinets for a consistent look, placing the cabinetry hardware as a subtle accent instead of the main focus. The result is a complete, cohesive kitchen space that blends classic and modern designs.

Styled by Siri Gärde, photographed by Mia Borgerlin for Historiska Hem

Wood Cabinets With Matching Drawer Pulls for a Seamless Look

Dark brown wood cabinets are the perfect backdrop for hardware made of the same material. As seen below, the resulting appearance is one of clean lines and bold, dark materials. The black hardware found elsewhere in the space complements the dark brown tones, ensuring that there isn’t an overpowering focal point and that the kitchen feels balanced.

Just as stainless steel appliances would likely feel out of place in this environment, other kitchen cabinet hardware ideas – such as bright metals and polished finishes – would likely seem inappropriate here.

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Subtle Wooden Kitchen Cabinet Hardware for Faux Brass Accents

If you like the look of brass knobs on your cabinetry but are searching for a style that bridges the gap between brass hardware finishes and rustic design elements, knobs similar to those pictured below may be exactly what you need.

The two-tone cabinetry in this small space is a great setting for this style of hardware. The brass-toned knobs add contrast and help to make the space feel pulled together with the mix of open shelving and traditional cabinets.

Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Frederic Boucari, for Historiska Hem

Unique Natural Wood Cup Pulls That Echo the Countertop for a Cohesive Look

A kitchen designed with functionality and style top of mind, this example showcases one-of-a-kind hardware ideas. Similar in shape to leather pulls, these wooden cup pulls are made of the same material as the countertops and open shelving units, creating a coordinated kitchen cabinetry design.

The rounded edges and unique shaping of the cup pulls bring an element of visual interest into this kitchen. When combined with the matching surfaces, this smaller kitchen is transformed into an inviting, slightly traditional space.

Styled by Thomas Lingsell, photographed by Larsson for Historiska Hem

An All White Kitchen With Natural Wood Touches and Matching Hardware

This more classic style kitchen pairs off-white cabinetry with wooden counters, shelving, and hardware. Traditional exposed hinges, simply designed doors, and textured wood come together to create a timeless style completed by wooden knobs on both the cabinets and drawers.

Due to the lack of natural light in the space, choosing to have the kitchen cabinetry painted white pulls in the available light and keeps the area feeling brighter. The resulting peaceful and relaxing air is welcoming to guests while also remaining appealing and pleasing to residents.

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A Pink-Toned Kitchen With Dark Wood Cabinetry Hardware

This dark kitchen cabinetry hardware brings slight contrast to the pink-toned cabinet doors. This provides additional depth to the space by adding another warm tone to keep the room from feeling flat.

These classically designed kitchen cabinets painted in a unique shade set the stage for the rest of the kitchen’s elements to shine, including the backsplash and black finish of the oven. Furthermore, the subtly detailed shape of the knobs brings a pop of visual interest when viewed close up.

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Dark Wood Cabinets With Blended Cabinet Hardware

This dark brown, nearly black, cabinetry uses blended knob pulls to create a seamless look that’s both modern and traditional. The geometric, symmetrical nature of the cabinets only enhances this appearance, appealing to the senses.

By choosing these dark tones in an open-plan kitchen with lots of natural light, the brightness of the room is toned down and avoids becoming overwhelming to be in. Overall, this kitchen is both chic and rustic and is the perfect answer to this uniquely shaped room.

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Light Wood Cabinet Pulls in a Bright White Kitchen

This small, airy space showcases many of the design features often seen in interior magazines. Wood knobs are on all of the cabinetry while brass is used elsewhere such as on the faucet and hanging brackets.

This combination pairs very well with the retro appliances in the color black, all of which sit beautifully against the white subway tiles with white grout. The slightly monochrome appearance lets the bold appliances and artwork stand out, further enhancing their effect.

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Raw Wood Kitchen Cabinets and Knobs for a Rustic Feel

Anyone looking to break away from the trend of a smooth, colorful kitchen will love this natural wood design. The raw, unfinished wood cabinets and flooring offer a rustic vibe with contemporary touches that make this kitchen a one-of-a-kind, showstopping feature of the home.

As we’ve seen with other examples, the pulls are made of the same material as the cabinets themselves which helps the design stand out without being distracting. Overall, this is a very unique and innovative kitchen design full of natural appeal.

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Integrated Cabinet Hardware in a Space That Blends Traditional Styles and Modern Kitchen Features

For the last of our kitchen cabinet hardware ideas, we have a new kitchen full of designer elements, yet with a distinctly traditional styling. Instead of a knob or standard handle pull, this kitchen uses built-in, rail-style hardware for a distinctive, integrated look.

The all-wood cabinetry and furniture create a chic, magazine-worthy kitchen that is sure to wow guests on every occasion. Dark marble counters provide a bold, though not overpowering, focal point to break up the neutral tones and for the eyes to rest upon.

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If you’re looking for a simple, easy way to add a touch of warmth and luxury to your kitchen, this popular new trend can help. Gold cabinet hardware is a subtle detail that can switch up the look of the entire room. With multiple finishes and styles, there are endless combinations to choose from.

In the list below, you can find the most elegant gold cabinet hardware ideas to inspire your next kitchen refresh.

Brass-Toned Gold Hardware on Dark Blue Cabinets

In this example, gold pulls with a brass tone, a matching sink, and pendant lights are set against dark blue cabinetry and a blend of materials for a look that is both classic and modern. This kitchen does an incredible job of combining several popular color combinations into a cohesive design.

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Elegant, Muted Gold Hardware in a White Kitchen Space

This subtle, understated shade of gold is the perfect addition to this timeless kitchen. The pairing of the gold cabinet pulls and sink with the white cabinetry and subway tiles results in a simplistic, yet elegant, kitchen appearance.

Additionally, the light wood accents and floral wallpaper create a bit of visual interest.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson, sold via Alvhem

Subtle Gold Cabinet Pulls Paired With Olive Green, Brown, and White Tones

A thin, muted gold pull handle can be a fantastic way to showcase the color and design of a cabinet. In this example, the pulls add just the right amount of style and detailing to accentuate the overall color scheme of the kitchen without being overpowering.

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Polished Yellow Gold Knobs and Faucet in an Off-White Kitchen

The commanding gold finish of this kitchen’s hardware transforms this all-white style into a design that can stand the test of time.

These items serve as gentle accents to this calming space, helping the room avoid feeling flat. The slightly brass undertone here also pairs very well with the dark wood decor pieces.

Styled by @vasakvadrat, sold via Sjöman Frisk

Aged Gold Hardware Paired With an Updated Style

Anyone looking for a way to achieve both an updated kitchen and a traditional design will appreciate this farmhouse-style example. This kitchen features several modern improvements, yet maintains its charm by utilizing aged hardware.

The cup pulls, faucet, knobs, and cookware all share a similar hue, allowing for a consistent theme.

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Gold Handles on Dark Grey Drawers

For a more unique style, try pairing gold cabinet pulls with a dark backdrop and stainless steel appliances. This contrast draws the eye to the cabinets and further accentuates the overall monochrome appearance of the rest of the kitchen.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Understated Gold Hardware for a Classic Touch

In this example kitchen, we once again see the blending of silver appliances with gold hardware. Here, the more neutral color scheme highlights the brass-toned gold elements without making them stand out to the point of being distracting.

The result is a classic, universally appealing style that is sure to withstand the test of time.

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A Mix of Hardware Styles for a Blend of Modern and Classic Design

One way to ensure your cabinets are unique to your kitchen is to change the shape, location, and length of each pull handle depending on the size and shape of the cabinets themselves.

This kitchen uses brass pulls of varying designs on the cabinets, resulting in a one-of-a-kind finish that guests are sure to love.

Styled by Studio Rydman, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

Gold Cabinet Pulls Paired With a Sleek, Earth-Toned Design

These gold handles on the brown cabinets paired with the matching sink and faucet work to highlight the natural, earthy feel of this kitchen. This shade and finish of gold blend beautifully with the color scheme whereas other materials, such as stainless steel, would be much more pronounced and distracting.

Other brass and copper tones can be found throughout, pulling the space together well.

photographed by Henrik Linden, for sale via Alvhem

Brass-Toned Gold in an Elegant, Bright White Kitchen

These pure white cabinets are perfectly accented by the brass-toned gold pulls and matching sink and faucet. Between the gold hardware and the marble countertop and backsplash, this kitchen already has an air of elegance and luxury.

This feeling is only strengthened by the handles in the same finish as the French doors.

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Gold Pulls Set Against Sage Green Cabinets

These sage green cabinets strike a balance between classic and modern elements, and the hardware is just one feature that supports this. The brown undertones of brass-like materials pair wonderfully with green shades in this family.

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Polished Gold for a Touch of Flare in a Tiny Kitchen

Tiny kitchens can be a challenge to decorate. One of the simplest ways to add a pop of visual interest is by adding a few touches of a bold color or material. The polished gold pulls on these cabinets are a perfect example of how you can bring personality into the space without much effort.

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