It’s hard to imagine that the 415-square-foot Old World kitchen was once a dining room, but a few years ago it was where the family gathered to eat their meals, not cook them. After living with their dining room addition for several years, the homeowners decided a room swap was in order to better utilize their space. With the idea to flip the dining room and kitchen, they would create an open, connected space.

Sarah Theiss, manager at Locks & Pulls Design Elements, shares the how-to of hardware

SLHL: How do you determine the correct size a knob or pull should be?

Take your kitchen from dull to dashing with a new hood. Decorative and artsy or sleek and stainless steel, a hood will make a statement in your kitchen.

one: Gold 30” convertible wall mount with glass canopy top, by Whirlpool, available through Authorized Builder Sales.

two: ZTH Contemporary series, by Vent-A-Hood, available through AUTCOhome.

three: Outdoor ventilation hood, by Viking, available through AUTCOhome.

Instantly update your kitchen's look with new cabinetry hardware. The options are unlimited and meant to reflect your personality and style. 

one: Crystal round in bronze, by Alno, Inc., available through Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry.

two: Modern metro Z pull in Tuscan bronze from the Sanctuary II collection, by Top Knobs, available through Beck/Allen Cabinetry.

three: Acanthus long pull, by Carpe Diem, from Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry.