Newcomer’s Guide to Birdcage Hardware

Birdcage hardware includes an eclectic line of cabinet and drawer pulls that can add a unique flair to your home. Whether you use them in the kitchen or living room, and whether they are placed in modern or traditional settings, birdcage knobs or pulls always look elegant, sophisticated, and distinctive. If you are new to birdcage hardware, then use the following guide for a quick overview of the different types of birdcage pulls and knobs that are currently available.

• Basic Round Birdcage Knobs: A basic birdcage knob has the same familiar knob shape as any traditional round cabinet knob. The spirals will begin at the base of the knob, and then elegantly curve up and around to form the hollow round structure, eventually reconnecting at the tip, underneath a flattened metal circle. These birdcage knobs are reminiscent of small flowers, and feel great against the curve of your palm.
• Twist Round Birdcage Knobs: Twist round birdcage knobs are similar to basic round knobs, with the exception of the tip of the knob. Instead of the spirals flattening beneath a round circle, they will extend outwards, to form a ball-point tip on the end of the knob. This shape is a bit more unique than the basic round birdcage knob, and is also a bit easier to grip quickly, due to the elongated form.
• Oval Birdcage Knobs: An oval birdcage knob has a solid base, with the actual birdcage section only comprising part of the knob that you hold on to. The spirals move in a horizontal direction, (parallel to the cabinet or drawer,) as opposed to the round knobs, on which the spirals progress outwards. Rather than forming a perfect oval shape, oval birdcage knobs are usually pointed at the ends, often with small ball tips on either side. Depending on the size of the knob, oval birdcage knobs have more variety in the amount of empty space within the knob, and the protrusion of the spirals.

• Wire Birdcage Pulls: A wire birdcage pull has the same familiar cabinet pull shape as any traditional wire pull, with the exception of the middle section of the pull. On a wire birdcage pull, the middle will expand into a birdcage spiral shape, to form a bubble-like protrusion. This adds a gorgeous distinguishing characteristic to an otherwise dull and ordinary shape. Depending on the length of the birdcage pull, and the relative size of the birdcage section to the rest of the wire pull, you can either emphasize or de-emphasize the birdcage aspect. If you are looking to add cabinet pulls that are at once familiar and distinctive, then wire birdcage pulls are a great choice.
• Bail Birdcage Pulls: A bail birdcage pull is similar to a wire pull, except rather than protruding straight out from the cabinet or drawer, the pull will gracefully drop down from two ball points. These birdcage pulls or drop handles are perhaps aesthetically the most sophisticated options, and will look best on drawers. While wire birdcage pulls work well against modern décor, bail birdcage pulls will probably look best in more traditional and classic settings.

Use this guide when shopping for birdcage hardware, to help you determine the perfect hardware type for your home. Be sure to take advantage of the leading brands in birdcage hardware, such as Amerock Hardware, Liberty Hardware, Berenson Hardware, and Top Knobs Hardware, to ensure a high-quality product. Remember: the larger the birdcage knob or birdcage pull, the more distinctive and noticeable it will be in your home. If you want to make your cabinet pull hardware a central aspect of your décor, then definitely consider these delicate, yet strong, and ornate gems.