If you’re renovating or renovating your kitchen, bathroom, or any space in your home with cabinets, consider adding Lock the cabinet for the ultimate in form and function! They’ll instantly take on historic charm with a classic, timeless look that pairs great with any home decor style.
Cabinet door latch can help keep children and pets safe, and increase the security of belongings behind closed doors.
They are not only functional but also beautiful. Keep reading to get all the details on our curated selection for your home.
When we started to renovate ice cream kitchen, I know I wanted it to feel warm, timeless, and classic. I knew it would feel simple, but cozy and textured at the same time.
For us, that means copper hardware without layersone faucet, washbasin in the farm, Danby marble countertops and shaker style cabinets. Of course I love when small details can bring an entire space to life!
That’s what we’re focusing on today – one of my favorite little design details that captures the essence of how I want our kitchen to feel. Learn about this timeless addition to your cabinet hardware!
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What is a cabinet latch?
A latch is installed on the top of your cabinet door. Traditional cabinet latches will have three main components: a base, a latch (the arm is crossed with the catch) and a catch (also known as a hit disc).
Historically, cabinet latches were used on cabinet pieces with independent bases to keep cabinet doors closed. Oftentimes, these high-end pieces of furniture are handcrafted, passed down through generations and may have had mismatched doors.
While cabinet door latches can also double as a safety measure (preventing children and pets from getting items they shouldn’t), it should be noted that they not a padlock.
Make sure you’re keeping everyone safe with the right child care methods when hazardous items are present.
These looks have become quite popular in designer kitchens, where they evoke all the glamor and functionality of years gone by. They create a utilitarian, sleek farmhouse or traditional look with both their function and beauty.
Why you will love them
- More functions
- More historical charm
- People who lack ideology
- They feel premium
- Customize any space
If you’re an RV family, you’ll know a lot about them already, because they’re a must! They can also benefit you in an area of the country that is prone to earthquakes.
Lock or catch?
These two terms are often used interchangeably but have slightly different meanings when it comes to cabinet hardware.
While we focus on the traditional style of cabinet latches that are screwed into your door like any other piece of hardware, there are also latch. Latches tend to be less visible hardware added to the inside of your cabinets to prevent them from opening.
Catch is sold by various mechanisms. There are double rollers, single rollers, bullet catchers, and magnetic heads. You can even set up touch-capturing buttons that open with the push of your hand.
What we’re introducing today is a traditional metal latch on the outside of your cabinet doors – also known as turn the latch. While this is a historic style, it’s recently made a comeback and is working its way into every area of our home – even the election chairas you can see below!
- Turn the latch
- Pull out the latch
- Slide pin
- In the end
- Paddle pins
Where to use cabinet door latches
frequently asked Questions
Husband Cabinet It’s entirely possible to have a cabinet latch! However, they do need to be fully covered to ensure that the doors are tightly coupled so that the latches can fit properly.
Partially coated cabinets, however, generally don’t work for dowels.
No, it’s not! However, they make the most sense in an area in your kitchen (or elsewhere) that is intended for storage and/or display, and not necessarily the items you’re grabbing every day.
Advice
- Designers use cabinet latches in the kitchen sparingly. You can do the same! You don’t need a dozen to make a big impact – try just one or two.
- Use them on lined cabinet and cabinet door coating. However, partially covered doors will not work because the two doors do not touch each other.
- Learn more about cabinets during your renovation? Read all about Panel Ready Appliances.
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At just $12, this pin is only brass plated instead of full brass like the other options above. It is also available inexpensively in nickel and oil plated copper.
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