Hinges, cabinet knobs and pulls, and hardware for organization: The right hardware can make cabinets excel at beauty, efficiency, and ease of operation.

Reaching well beyond their function of providing storage, cabinets outfitted with special pullout racks, drawers, and accessory holders can claim every inch of storage space, putting the cabinets' contents within easy reach. And, of course, visible cabinet hardware can set the style for an entire room.

This section of HomeTips will help you choose the right hardware materials, finishes, sizes, and shapes, as well as other cabinet accessories.

For more about cabinets, see Cabinets.