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Trends in kitchen design are constantly evolving, with homeowners and designers looking for innovative ways to increase the functionality and style of this key space in the home. One trend that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of milled handles in kitchen fronts. Milled handles, also known as integrated handles, are a great choice for those looking for a minimalist and elegant look for their kitchen.
What are milled handles?
Milled handles are basically recessed cutouts that are placed in kitchen cabinet doors and drawers. They are used horizontally as well as vertically in full-height/front width options or only partially.
One of the key advantages of milled handles is their ability to smoothly melt into the cabinets. Rather than traditional handles, which can disrupt the clean lines of a kitchen and draw attention to themselves, milled handles provide a smooth, uninterrupted look. This is especially useful in modern and minimalist kitchen designs, where the focus is on simplicity and functionality.
The theory is behind us ;) If you are still at the stage of choosing fronts and handles, we will try to help you with this decision.
What you might like in milled handles
Esthetic appearance - Milled handles provide a clean and modern look that is particularly suited to contemporary kitchen designs. By eliminating the need for traditional handles, they help create a smart and uncluttered look that improves the overall aesthetic of the kitchen.
No handle collision - Traditional handles can collide when opening cabinets, especially in a corner area or against a wall. Milled handles eliminate this problem, as they are integrated directly into the cabinet fronts and do not extend beyond the surface of the front. Study your design again and see if you have added any blends or side panels in your design.
Safety - this can be especially important for families with small children. Traditional handles can be a risk if they extend too far from cabinet doors or drawers, or are finished with a sharp edge. Milled handles are flush with the cabinet surface, eliminating this risk.
No additional installation of handles - the milled handle is integrated into the front, so you avoid the installation of separate handles and possible loss of micro-screws ; )
What may bother you
Cost - milled handles can be more expensive than traditional ones, because specialized machinery is needed to make them. This can increase the overall cost of your kitchen project, especially if you are on a tight budget. At one time, you then have to spend the designated money on the milled front. Deciding on separate handles, you can split these costs for yourself in payments.
Limited customization - while milled handles provide a smart and modern look, they limit you with customization options. Traditional handles come in many different shapes, sizes and finishes. For many of us, the handle is a form of kitchen jewelry.
Keeping things clean - let's not kid ourselves, there are a lot of crumbs in the kitchen, and milling in the form of a handle can be the perfect place for them to accumulate in even greater numbers. For cleaners, this can be a big disadvantage.
Opening the dishwasher - with a shallow milled handle, opening the dishwasher can be a problem if longer nails are involved. This is worth paying attention to.
A few words in the end
The choice is not one of the easiest, but this is probably what you are already used to in the "house" project, right ;)? We love milled handles for their simplicity and minimalism, but we also appreciate traditional handles for their style and possibilities. We leave the decision to you, of course, but we offer advice if you want to discuss this subject with your project.
