As the saying goes “Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are”. This also holds true by looking at our things and the stuff that we are using daily. In decorating a new home or renovating an existing one, one cannot deny the excitement of choosing or remodeling furniture especially a cabinet, a drawer or a door. For some it is a lot like shopping, finding the right combination and accents for the accessories to match the main theme of the pad.

The main accessories for a cabinet, drawer or door are the knobs. Presently, knobs come in different forms, functions and sizes to match every imaginable furniture design. But the main purpose of the knob is its function. Before laying an eye on that intricate designed knob in your specialty hardware store, you must first identify the function of the furniture. Look into the functions of your furniture first and asses if the knobs you had in mind can sustain through the future wear and tear. Here are some types of knobs that can help you in your quest:

The conventional knobs:

• Brass knobs. These types of knobs are typically used for Victorian inspired furniture and doors. They are good for light to medium load usage.

• Aluminum knobs. These are a good accent for those chrome / steel themed drawers and cabinets. This material is good for the kitchen or the bathroom since aluminum does not rust.

• Plastic knobs. These are typically brightly colored knobs that come with hundreds of designs to choose from, may it be animal shaped or in alphabet letters. These types of knobs are practically applicable to all furniture in the house since plastic will not rust and can easily be wiped with a piece of damp cloth.

• Wooden knobs. These are knobs that are best used in the office, bedroom or study room. Avoid using this on areas of the house that is constantly wet or damp such as the bathroom or the kitchen.

• Crystal or Glass knobs. This is a new member in the family of knobs. Recently the prices of blown molded glass has substantially dropped due to modernization in the craft of glass making, hence making way to very affordable glass knobs. These types of knobs present a delicate and elegant look on your furniture or bathroom door. These types of knobs also compliment the Victorian inspired furniture. But be warned that the function of the furniture using this should only be carrying light loads to prevent the knob from breaking due to strain.