Handle Buying Guide.
How to choose the right handles.
Handles are often treated as a finishing touch — but they play a big role in how a kitchen looks and feels as a whole.
This guide is here to help you choose confidently, without rules or pressure.
A full Furnipart finishes reference can be found at the end of this guide.
A note on handle ranges
All guidance on this page applies specifically to Furnipart handles.
Furnipart designs its handles as a coordinated system, making it easy to mix styles while maintaining consistent finishes.
Other handle ranges are often supplied as fixed families. Neither approach is better or worse — they simply offer different levels of flexibility.
Don’t leave handles until last.
Handles aren’t just decorative details.
They’re one of the most visually repeated elements in a kitchen, and one of the few parts you interact with every day. The right choice elevates the whole space; the wrong one can quietly undermine it.
We recommend thinking about handles early in the design process — as part of the overall look and feel, not an afterthought.
Match handle style to kitchen style.
Certain handle shapes naturally complement certain kitchen designs. This isn’t about rules — it’s about harmony.
- Modern kitchens often suit slim bar handles, profile handles and clean, linear shapes
- Shaker and classic kitchens work beautifully with cup pulls, knobs and softer forms
- Transitional kitchens sit somewhere in between, using gentle curves or understated bars
When handle style and cabinet style work together, the kitchen feels intentional and well considered.
Create your own handle family - THIS IS KEY.
One of the strengths of Furnipart is the ability to mix different handle styles while keeping finishes consistent.
Rather than using the same handle everywhere, you have the option yo choose to combine different styles across your kitchen.
What makes this possible with Furnipart is its finish ID system. The last two digits of a Furnipart product code reference the finish.
If two products share the same finish ID, the finish will match.
Some finishes may share similar names but use different finish IDs, which can result in subtle tonal differences. For this reason, finishes should always be matched by finish ID, not by name alone.
This gives you the freedom to mix styles with confidence, knowing the colour and finish will remain consistent throughout your home.
Aesthetic balance & feel.
Handle choice isn’t about performance — it’s about how the room feels as a whole.
- Slim, minimal handles create a refined, architectural look
- Fuller profiles add visual presence and balance
- Rounded shapes feel softer and more traditional
- Sharper lines feel modern and precise
All Furnipart handles are designed for everyday living. Choosing between styles comes down to the look and feel you want your home to have.
Furnipart finish references.
- 06 Bright Nickel
- 08 Bright Chrome
- 12 Bright anodised
- 15 Untreated Brass
- 18 Mirror Polished
- 21 Brushed Brass
- 22 Antique Grey
- 23 Antique Brown
- 29 Polished Brass
- 31 Brushed Brass (Aluminium)
- 32 Brushed Brass
- 33 Brushed Gold
- 34 Gold
- 35 Dark Gold
- 39 Antique Brass
- 40 Matt Brass
- 051 Untreated Oak
- 052 Clear Lacquered Oak
- 052/504 Clear Lacquered Oak/Crystal White
- 052/99 Clear Lacquered Oak/Matt Black
- 056 Dark Brown Oak
- 61 Matt Inox
- 66 Inox
- 70 Black Nickel
- 74 Gun Metal
- 76 Brushed Matt Black
- 84 Matt Bronze
- 87 Brushed Rose Gold
- 91 Brushed Anthracite
- 94 Antique Bronze
- 95 Brown Black
- 96 Brushed Copper
- 98 Antique Copper
- 99 Matt Black
- 292 Lacquered Walnut
- 992 Black Stained Oak
- 994 Black Stained Ash
- 0500 Matt White
- 9005 Matt Black
- 9010 White
- C007 Glossy Maroon Red 6030-R
- C008 Glossy Slate Blue 5020-B
- C009 Glossy Dusty Yellow 1505-Y
Any questions?
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