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POLL: Handled or Handleless Kitchen?

JDC Design & Installation

7 years ago

We at JDC Ceramics love variety! From small & rustic, large & industrial to shaker through to gloss contemporary, kitchens are the heart of a home and a reflection of their owners!

When the question comes to the small intricacies (Which make the biggest design outcomes!) what would be your preference...

A kitchen with handles:

Or handleless?

Please vote and comment to let us know below!

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Handles?

Handleless?

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Comments (5)

Bebe Price
7 years ago
Handles for me!
JDC Design & Installation thanked Bebe Price
Lauren
7 years ago
Could just be my experience but I'm forever seeing white handle-less modern flat glossy kitchen doors and inevitably think 'they must need constant cleaning'. Surely they'd show up every finger print and smudge?

Also how do you child-proof handle-less kitchens?

Personally I like the character and practicality handles give a kitchen.
JDC Design & Installation thanked Lauren
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Bio Fires
7 years ago
Convenience doesn't need to be compromised by style. Handles serve a convenience purpose, but can also be stylish.
JDC Design & Installation thanked Bio Fires
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Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for all your comments much appreciated guys!

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